When Assessing a Small Child for a Thrill,you Palpate as for the Adult

question 64

Multiple Choice

When assessing a small child for a thrill,you palpate as for the adult or use the alternative method,which requires the use of the

• A) distal one-third of your fingers.
• B) fingertips of your dominant hand.
• C) palm of your hand.
• D) proximal one-third of your fingers.

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Definitions:

Muscular Organ

An organ composed primarily of muscle tissue, designed to contract and move or push substances through the body, such as the heart or stomach.

Temporarily Stores

Refers to the transient holding or preserving of information, goods, or energy until needed.

Urine

A liquid waste product filtered from the blood by the kidneys, stored in the bladder, and expelled from the body.

Cortex

The outermost layer of an organ or structure, such as the cerebral cortex of the brain, which is involved in numerous high-level functions including thought and action.