Chapter 10, Problem 10MC

9. The nurse prepares to perform light palpation. How is light palpation performed?  a. By indenting the skin ½ inch to ¾ inch (1.3cm-1.9cm)  b. By indenting the skin 2.5cm to 5cm  c. By indenting the skin 1 inch using both hands  d. By indenting the skin 1 inch, and then releasing the pressure quickly

A patient presents to the emergency department with a suspected abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). The nurse assesses the patient for which classic manifestation of AAA? a) Pulsatile abdominal mass b) Hematuria and flank pain c) Absence of bowel sounds d) Hypoactive deep tendon reflexes