A nurse is performing a screening for scoliosis

A nurse is documenting findings from a physical examination. Which of the following statements indicates correct charting?“Bowel gurgling at 24 per minute, heard in left upper quadrant, left lower quadrant, and right lower quadrant.”“No problems breathing. Lungs clear.”“Liver palpation is normal.”“Regular heart rate and rhythm: S1, S2 heard.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

“Regular heart rate and rhythm: S1, S2 heard.”

When performing an otoscope examination on a 2-year-old child, the nurse should pull the pinnaDown and backDown and forwardUp and backUp and forward

A nurse is testing a child for strabismus. Which of the following is the correct technique for performing this examination?Check for presence of the red reflex.Check for visual acuity.Perform the cover-uncover testTest for pupillary reaction to light

Perform the cover-uncover test

When assessing a school aged child or adolescent for scoliosis, it is important to have the childBend the knees and touch toesStand up straight with the arms at the sideBend forward with the knees straight and the arms danglingLie prone with the arms extended

Bend forward with the knees straight and the arms dangling

A nurse is performing an annual physical examination on an adolescent. Which of the following should be included in the general survey?The patient’s deep tendon reflexes are 2+ bilaterallyThe patient is able to read small print at 14 inchesThe patient demonstrates short-term recallThe patient makes good eye contact

The patient makes good eye contact

Which of the following communication techniques is most appropriate for a nurse to employ during the physical examination of a 10 year old?Allow the child to play with the equipmentEncourage expression of thought through puppetsUse books and other visual aids to advance the interviewUse abstract questions to allow the child more freedom in response

Use books and other visual aids to advance the interview

A nurse is examining an 18-month old child’s ears during a well-child visit. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use?Position the child on his side and have the parents hold both arms and head downHave the parent hold the child securely in her lapAsk another nurse to come into the room and hold the childRestrain the child using a blanket to secure his arms against his sides

Have the parent hold the child securely in her lap

A nurse is obtaining a problem-oriented history from a preschool-age child. The nurse should consider that children from this age group typically canDescribe the symptomsIdentify when the problem started Specify the cause of the problemAnswer questions related to previous health problems (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

Which of the following techniques is appropriate when obtaining a blood pressure on a child?Position the arm below the level of the heart while the child is sitting in a chairRelease the cuff pressure at a rate of 4 to 5 mm HgInflate the blood pressure cuff slowlyUse a bladder covering 80 to 100% of the arm circumference

Use a bladder covering 80 to 100% of the arm circumference

A nurse is performing an abdominal examination on a preschooler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the child when performing abdominal palpation?Hold your breathPlace your hand under mineTurn on your right sideRaise your arms over your head

Place your hand under mine