In doing physical examination, the patient usually is asked to assure different positions depending upon the parts of the body to be examined.
11. In examining the client's head, neck, and breath sounds, it is best that the nurse put her client in what position:
A. Lithotomy
B. Sim's
C. Dorsal recumbent
D. Upright
12. The best position for extremity examining the cardiovascular system, uterus and other organs in abdominal regions of the client is:
A. Supine position
B. Dorsal recumbent
C. Lithotomy
D. Sim's position
13. A nursing measure to psychologically prepare the client for physical examination is:
A. Explain the procedure and allow her to verbalize her discomfort and doubts
B. Tell the client what she can do to assist in the examination
C. Avoid unnecessary noise, as it will interfere in the examination
D. Provide screen for privacy
14. In assessing the rectum of the client, the best position is:
A. Sim's
B. Dorsal recumbent
C. Lithotomy
D. Prone
15. In the physical examination of the patient with abdominal pain, the following sequence of techniques is recommended:
A. Inspection, auscultation, percussion and palpation
B. Inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation
C. Inspection, percussion, auscultation and palpation
D. Inspection, percussion, palpation and auscultation
