PND1000 Midterm 2024

What are the 4 types of assessment?

• Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation

• Temp, Pulse, Resp Rate, BP, SPO2, Pain

• Neuro, EENMT, Skin, Respiratory

• Subjective Questions, VS, Physical Exam, Document

Which of the following is an example of Subjective Data?

• Temp = 37.0oC

• Productive cough with yellow sputum

• Itchy all over

• Red raised areas to lower back

What is the proper technique for assessing symmetry?

• Up & down

• Side to side

• Does not matter

• Front to back

When palpating your clients pulse, do you press your fingers below the pinky finger or thumb?

• Pinky Finger

• Thumb

What is the range for adult tympanic temperature?

• 35 - 38

• 36.5 - 38

• 37.1 - 38.9

• 35.8-37.3

What is the purpose of having your client complete the Snellen Eye Exam?

• Assess for a Prescription

• Assess for visual acuity

• Assess ocular function

• Assess pupillary response

If your client has an injury to their left eye, which eye would you test (Snellen) first?

• Right

• Left

What does PERRLA stand for?

• Pupils Equal Round Reactive to Light & Accommodation

• Patients Exhale Respiratory Resources Last with Asthma

• Pupils Evaluated Response to Lighting & Assessments

• Palpate External Ribs & Reassess Lungs As needed

Are lymph nodes typically palpable?

• Yes

• No

Which clients are most at risk for skin breakdown?

• Elderly

• Immobile

• Incontinent

• All of the above