The nurse demonstrates the proper technique for light palpation by which of the following?
A) Depressing the skin 1 to 2 centimeters with the dominant hand
B) Feeling the surface structures using a circular motion
C) Placing the nondominant hand on top of the dominant hand
D) Using one hand to apply pressure and the other hand to feel the structure
B
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A) Greasy B) Clay-colored C) Currant jelly–like D) Bloody
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A) Altered renal function B) Increased skin rashes C) Serum calcium levels D) Hematology function
The major components of the cardiovascular physical examination are the
a. pericardium, periphery, and hepatic area. b. precordium and periphery. c. mid-precordial area, peripheral vasculature, and gastric area. d. gastric area and periphery.
Thoracic aortic dissection presents typically as
A. Sharp stabbing pain in the mid thorax B. Pleuretic chest pain and dyspnea C. Severe retrosternal chest pain that radiates to the back and both arms D. Unilateral pleuretic chest pain and dyspnea