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CNA 2016 C. 27*

Assisting with physical examination

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An exam is done only with the person's consent
A resident is in the supine position with his legs together. This is the ___________position. dorsal recumbent
A resident is in the lithotomy position. This means that she is lying on her back with her knees flexed, her hips externally rotated and her feet in stirrups
When in the knee-chest position, the person’s arms are above the head
A laryngeal mirror is used to examine the mouth, teeth, throat
A nasal speculum is used to examine the inside of the nose
An ophthalmoscope is used to examine the internal structures of the eyes
An otoscope is used to examine the external ear and eardrum
A percussion hammer is used to test reflexes
A tuning fork is used to test hearing
A vaginal speculum is used to examine the cervix
Who can perform physical examinations? doctors and many RNs
To prepare a person for an exam, you need what information? when to prepare the person, how to position the person, if a urine specimen is needed.
The person ____________ before being weighed. urinate
You are going to assist with a physical exam using a vaginal speculum. You can measure vital signs True
You are going to assist with a physical exam. You can collect supplies and equipment. true
You are preparing a resident for a physical exam. You need to be sensitive to the person’s fears and anxieties. true
You need to protect the person’s privacy during the exam. Drape the person properly. true
What is usually worn for a physical exam? gown
You ask the person to urinate before a physical exam. Why is this necessary? so the examiner can feel abdominal organs
A resident complains of being cold during the exam. What can you do? provide a bath blanket
What examination position is used for a female resident? the position the examiner chooses
The dorsal recumbent position is used to examine abdomen
The lithotomy position is used to examine the vagina
The knee-chest position is used to examine the rectum
The Sims’ position is used to examine the rectum or vagina
Before helping a person assume an examination position, explain how to assume the position
A female resident is ready for a male doctor to do the exam. You are a female. What should you do? stay in the room
Which action protects the person’s privacy during the exam? only the part being examined is exposed.
After the exam, you need to help the person dress
The doctor completed the exam. You can replace supplies on the exam tray. true
You can discard paper drapes. true
When assisting with a physical exam, you are responsible for providing a safe setting
A resident has dementia. The person is agitated and does not want the exam. What should you do? tell the nurse the exam needs to be tried later
You are going to measure a resident’s height. What information do you need from the nurse first? what scale to use
To balance a scale, you must move the weights to 0
Before you weigh a person, you need to have the person void
You are measuring height with the person in bed. Get a co-worker to help you. True
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