NCLEX-RN
Evaluation Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The clinic nurse is observing a student perform a complete physical assessment on a client. During the respiratory assessment, the clinic nurse determines that the student is using which physical assessment technique?
Correct Answer: C
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To perform percussion, the nurse places the middle finger of the nondominant hand against the body's surface. The tip of the middle finger of the dominant hand strikes the top of the middle finger of the nondominant hand. Palpation is performed using the sense of touch. Inspection is the process of observation. Auscultation involves listening to the sounds produced by the body.
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Question 5 of 5
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