Chapter 14, 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

3.While palpating a client’s upper quadrant,  the nurse would expect to find which of the following structures?  a. Sigmoid colon   b. Appendix  c. Spleen  d. Liver

An adolescent is brought to the emergency department with suspected appendicitis. The nurse assesses the adolescent for which classic symptom of appendicitis? a) Left lower quadrant pain b) Radiating back pain c) Rebound tenderness in the right lower quadrant d) Nausea and vomiting without abdominal pain