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1. Know the assessment techniques A. Inspection= The visual examination -The critical observation of the client for any physical signs that indicate alteration from normal -Can be done during hygiene care -Used to as ...

1. Know the assessment techniques A. Inspection= The visual examination -The critical observation of the client for any physical signs that indicate alteration from normal -Can be done during hygiene care -Used to assess body surface, shape, size, color, position, and symmetry B. Palpation= Using the sense of touch (DEEP PALPATION IS NOT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF LPN) -Texture of hair -Temperature of skin -Vibration of joints -Size/ Position/ shape/ Consistency/ Texture/ Mobility of masses -Collection of fluid/ Presence of distention -Pulses -Tenderness and Pain C. Percussion= The deliberate striking or tapping of a body part to elicit sounds/vibrations -Direct percussion: striking an area directly with 1 to 3 finger pads or with the pad of the middle finger rapidly -Indirect percussion: striking an object against the area (another finger) -Assesses the size and shape of internal organs (boundaries) -Assesses if the tissue is filled with fluid/ air/ solid D. Auscultation= Listening for sounds produced by the body -Direct: using the unaided ear -Indirect: using a stethoscope -Listen for intensity (loudness of softness of the sound) -Listen for pitch (frequency of vibrations) -Listen for duration (length of the sound; short to long) -Listen for quality (the subjective description of the sound; whistling, gurgling etc.) 2. Difference between normal and adventitious breath sounds Normal Breath Sounds: A. Vesicular= soft, breezy, sighing sound; best heard over periphery/ bases B. Bronchovesicular= blowing sound & large amt. of air through lung tube; best heard over first and second intercostal spaces substernal C. Bronchial= high pitched, harsh, loud sound caused by air moving through the trachea; best heard over anterior trachea, not normally heard over lung tissue. Adventitious Breath Sounds: A. Crackles (rales)= cause by air passing through fluid/ mucous in air passages i. heard on inspiration and is most commonly heard in the bases of the lungs ii. usually do not clear with coughing B. Gurgles (rhonchi)= air passing through narrow air passages as a result of secretions, swelling or tumors. i. clear with cough CONTINUED....................

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