Resonance is best described as:
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Option A: The lung is filled with air (99% of lung is air), hence, percussion of it gives a resonance.
An instrument used for auscultation is:
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Option C: With the invention of stethoscope by Rene Theophile Hyac in the Laënnec in 1816; the art of auscultation not only became popular worldwide, but also comfortable for patients and physicians.
A technique in physical examination that is used to assess the movement of air through the tracheobronchial tree:
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Option B: Auscultation of the lung is a significant part of the respiratory examination and is necessary for diagnosing several respiratory disorders. Auscultation assesses airflow through the trachea-bronchial tree. It is crucial to distinguish normal respiratory sounds from abnormal ones for example crackles, wheezes, and pleural rub in order to make a correct diagnosis.
The first techniques used examining the abdomen of a client is:
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Option D: For abdominal exam, auscultation is performed before palpation because the act of palpation could change what was auscultated. Remember the mnemonic “I-A-Per-Pal”.
Which of the following technique involves the sense of sight?
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Option A: Palpation is a method of feeling with the fingers or hands during a physical examination. Percussion is a method of tapping on a surface to determine the underlying structure, and is used in clinical examinations to assess the condition of the thorax or abdomen. Auscultation (based on the Latin verb auscultare “to listen”) is listening to the internal sounds of the body, usually using a stethoscope.
The most important purpose of cleansing bed bath is:
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Option A: The nurse provides bed bath for patients who must remain in bed and depend on someone else for their care. It is an important part of the patient’s daily care. Not only does it remove sweat, oil, and micro-organisms from the patient’s skin, but it also stimulates circulation and promotes a feeling of self-worth by improving the patient’s appearance. For patients who are on bedrest, bathing can also be a time for socialization.
What should be done in order to prevent contaminating of the environment in bed making?
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Option A: Fanning soiled linens would scatter the lodged microorganisms and dead skin cells on the linens.
Which of the following is the most important purpose of handwashing
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Option B: Hand washing is the single most effective infection control measure.
It refers to the preparation of the bed with a new set of linens
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Option B: Bed making is one of the important nursing techniques to prepare various types of bed for patients or clients to guarantee comfort and beneficial position for a specific condition. The bed is particularly important for patients who are sick. The nurse plays inevitable role to ensure comfort and cleanliness for ill patient. It should be adaptable to various positions as per patient’s need because they spend varying amount of the day in bed.
Back Care is best described as:
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Option A: Back care or massage is usually given in conjunction with the activities of bathing the client. It can also be done on other occasions when a client seems to have a risk of developing skin irritation due to bed rest. The goal when performing this procedure is to enhance relaxation, reduce muscle tension and stimulate circulation.