The Nurse Uses Palpation for the Purpose Of

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse uses palpation for the purpose of:

• A) Determining areas of tenderness.
• B) Differentiating between fluid- and air-filled organs.
• C) Hearing sounds produced by the body.
• D) Systematically approaching a physical assessment.

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Definitions:

Soft Palate

The flexible part at the back of the roof of the mouth, distinguishing the back of the oral cavity from the nasopharynx.

Pharynx

A muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal passages to the esophagus and larynx, serving both the respiratory and digestive systems.

Pulmonary Fibrosis

A lung disease characterized by damage and scarring of lung tissue, leading to severe breathing difficulties.

Emphysema

A long-term, progressive lung disease that primarily causes shortness of breath due to the over-inflation of the alveoli (air sacs in the lungs).