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When performing a physical examination, the nurse should examine the body in which order?
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tongue movement, thyroid, heart murmur, CVA tenderness, groin, gait
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While doing a physical examination, the nurse shines a light across the surface of the patient's abdomen. This type of lighting is called __________.
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tangential
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The new RN is now performing the examination of the abdomen. What order of examination techniques would be correct?
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inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
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The nurse is gathering equipment for a patient physical examination and makes sure the room has a __________ on the wall to measure the patient's height.
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stadiometer
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A new RN is being observed by the preceptor when doing a patient examination. The preceptor notes the appropriate order of examination techniques on the lungs. The preceptor observed what order of the lung examination techniques?
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inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
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