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WorksheetsQuiz on Assessing the Thorax and Lungs
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the first step in assessing the thorax and lungs?
Inspect the posterior thorax
Identify the patient
Perform hand hygiene
Auscultate the lungs
What should be assessed when inspecting the posterior thorax?
Skin, bones, and muscles
Heart rate and blood pressure
Abdominal sounds
Patient's history
What is used to assess tactile fremitus?
Fingers
Stethoscope
Palmar surface of the hand
Thermometer
What should the patient do when assessing thoracic expansion?
Sit still
Take a deep breath
Lie down
Cough
What pattern should be used when percussing the lung fields?
Circular pattern
Random pattern
Straight line
Zig zag pattern
What is the purpose of auscultating the lungs?
To listen to breath sounds
To measure lung capacity
To check for tenderness
To assess for temperature
What should be done after the procedure?
Document the findings
Provide medication
Schedule a follow-up
Perform a physical exam
What is the correct position for the patient during anterior thorax assessment?
Standing
Lying down
Reclining
Sitting
What should be inspected in the anterior thorax?
Abdomen
Legs and arms
Heart and lungs
Skin, bones, and muscles
What is the purpose of performing hand hygiene?
To relax the patient
To prevent infection
To check for allergies
To assess vital signs
What should be done if the patient has questions about the examination?
Ask another nurse
Ignore them
Explain the purpose
Change the subject
What is the maximum score possible on the performance checklist?
100
68
80
90
What should be used to assess the anterior thorax for tactile fremitus?
Thermometer
Palmar surface of the hand
Fingers
Stethoscope
What is the last step in the assessment process?
Perform hand hygiene
Document the findings
Inspect the thorax
Assist the patient in replacing the gown
Who prepared the performance checklist?
Jill Marie C. Hermogenes
Michelle B. Yu
Cherry Joy H. Datan
The Dean
