L1P1: Introduction

Question 1

Systematic data collection method that uses observation (i.e., the senses of sight, hearing, and touch) to detect health problems.

To conduct the examination, the nurse uses techniques of inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion.

It is carried out systematically.

Answer 1

Physical Health Assessment

Question 2

3 Types of Physical Examination

Answer 2

1. Complete Assessment
2. Examination of a Body System
3. Examination of a Body Area

Question 3

When a client is admitted to a health care agency.

Answer 3

Complete Assessment

Question 4

Examining the cardiovascular system is an example of?

Answer 4

Examination of a Body System

Question 5

Examining the lungs when difficulty with breathing is observed is an example of?

Answer 5

Examination of a Body Area

Question 6

Purposes of the Physical Examination

Answer 6

• To obtain baseline data about the client’s functional abilities.
• To supplement, confirm, or refute data obtained in the nursing history.
• To obtain data that will help establish nursing diagnoses and plans of care.
• To evaluate the physiological outcomes of health care and thus the progress of a client’s health problem.
• To make clinical judgments about a client’s health status.
• To identify areas for health promotion and disease prevention.

Question 7

Methods of Examining

Answer 7

• Inspection
• Palpation
• Percussion
• Auscultation

Question 8

Give the 10 main parts of “Head-to-Toe” Framework.

Answer 8

1. General Survey
2. Vital Signs
3. Head
4. Neck
5. Upper Extremities
6. Chest and Back
7. Abdomen
8. External Genitals
9. Anus
10. Lower Extremities