Physical Examination Techniques

Physical Examination Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Professional Development

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial covers assessment techniques in nursing, focusing on the transition from collecting subjective data through health history to conducting a physical examination. It introduces the IPPA acronym, which stands for Inspect, Palpate, Percuss, and Oscillate, as a guide for objective assessment. Each step is explained in detail, highlighting the importance of using all senses except taste. The tutorial emphasizes the significance of inspection, palpation, percussion, and oscillation, providing insights into the use of a stethoscope and the nurse's intuitive skills. A practice question is included to reinforce learning.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in a physical examination after collecting health history?

Palpation

Percussion

Inspection

Auscultation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the 'I' in the IPPA acronym stand for?

Inspect

Investigate

Inquire

Initiate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what order should the physical examination techniques be performed?

Palpate, Inspect, Percuss, Auscultate

Inspect, Palpate, Auscultate, Percuss

Inspect, Palpate, Percuss, Auscultate

Percuss, Inspect, Palpate, Auscultate

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During inspection, what is the nurse primarily doing?

Listening to body sounds

Observing the patient

Tapping on the body

Feeling for abnormalities

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary sense used during the inspection phase?

Touch

Hearing

Taste

Sight

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of palpation in a physical examination?

To observe the patient

To listen to body sounds

To feel for abnormalities

To tap on the body

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technique involves tapping on the body to assess underlying structures?

Inspection

Palpation

Percussion

Auscultation

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