1. Which assessment technique is used to evaluate the

quality and intensity of breath sounds?

a. Inspection

b. Percussion

c. Auscultation

d. Palpation

Answer: c. Auscultation

Rationale: Auscultation involves using a stethoscope to

listen to various body sounds, including breath sounds.

This technique helps assess the quality, intensity, and

characteristics of breath sounds to identify any

abnormalities.

2. A nurse is assessing a patient and notes a palpable

vibration over the chest wall. Which assessment technique

should be utilized to further evaluate this finding?

a. Inspection

b. Percussion

c. Auscultation

d. Palpation

Answer: d. Palpation

Rationale: Palpation involves using touch to assess the

body surface and underlying structures. The presence of a

palpable vibration over the chest wall signifies tactile

fremitus, which can be assessed by palpation.

3. During an abdominal assessment, the nurse performs

deep palpation to assess: