what sinuses are palpated during the physical exam course hero

Which organs are palpated for size and irregularities?

Palpation: The neck, the lymph nodes, and trachea are palpated for size and any irregularities

Why are peripheral veins palpated?

Palpation: The peripheral veins are gently touched to determine the temperature of the skin, the presence of any tenderness and swelling. The peripheral vein pulses are also palpated bilaterally to determine regularity, number of beats, volume and bilateral equality in terms of these characteristics.

What are the four methods of physical assessment?

The four basic methods or techniques that are used for physical assessment are inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. Inspection is a visual examination of the patient; palpation is done when the person doing the assessment places their fingers on the body to determine things like swelling, masses, and areas of pain.

What are the sounds that are heard with percussion?

The sounds that are heard with percussion are resonance which is a hollow sound, flatness which is typically hear over solid things like bone, hyper resonance which is a loud booming sound, and tympany which is a drum type sound. Lastly, auscultation is listening to an area of the body using a stethoscope.

What is the duration of a breath sound?

For example, the duration of a breath sound can be described in terms of seconds of duration or it can be described as having a longer duration of inspiration than expiration. The intensity can be describe as loud or soft and quiet; the pitch is described as a high pitched sound to a dull and low pitched sound.

How to determine sensory functioning?

Sensory functioning is determined by touching various parts of the body, bilaterally, with a pen or another blunt item while the client has their eyes closed. The client is prompted to report whether or not they feel the blunt item as the nurse touches the area. Similarly, a hot and cold object is placed on the skin on various parts of the body to assess temperature sensory functioning. The client will then report whether they feel heat, cold or nothing at all.

What is the role of a nurse in physical examination?

Nurses prepare and position clients for physical examinations. Nurses provide privacy, explain and reinforce the procedures to the client and insure that the client is as comfortable as possible during the physical examination.