Patient Assessment Techniques

Ashley conducts a comprehensive health assessment, checking vital signs, vision, hearing, and examining the head, neck, upper body, lungs, heart, abdomen, and lower extremities. Coordination and balance tests are also performed, concluding with a summary of findings.

What is the first step Ashley takes before starting the assessment?

• Checks the patient's pulse

• Asks the patient to lie down

• Measures the patient's height

• Washes her hands

Which tool is used to check the patient's vision?

• Stethoscope

• Snellen chart

• Thermometer

• Otoscope

During the head and neck examination, what does Ashley check for in the patient's ears?

• Infection

• Hearing aid

• Well-formed cartilage

• Presence of earwax

What does Ashley ask the patient to do to check the strength of their grip?

• Squeeze her hands

• Lift a weight

• Clap their hands

• Push against a wall

How does Ashley assess the patient's lung function?

• By asking the patient to cough

• By listening to the lungs while the patient breathes deeply

• By measuring the chest circumference

• By checking the oxygen saturation

What is the normal finding for the patient's heart rate?

• Irregular rhythm

• Slow rhythm

• Normal rhythm

• Fast rhythm

What does Ashley check for in the patient's abdomen?

• Presence of scars

• Flatness and bowel sounds

• Skin color

• Muscle tone

How does Ashley assess the patient's reflexes in the lower body?

• By tapping the knee with a hammer

• By asking the patient to jump

• By measuring the leg length

• By checking the capillary refill

What neurological test does Ashley perform with the patient's eyes closed?

• Testing the sense of smell

• Asking the patient to identify objects

• Having the patient touch their nose

• Checking the pupil response

What does Ashley ask the patient to do to check their balance?

• Spin in a circle

• Stand on one foot

• Walk heel to toe

• Jump on both feet