PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FOR NURSING STUDENTS 2026/2027 (7pages)

1. Describe the procedure to perform light palpation on the abdomen o Light palpation is used to detect tenderness. The examiner should systematically palpate the entire abdomen by using the flat part of his or her right hand or the pads of the fingers, not the fingertips. The fingers should be together, and sudden jabs are to be avoided o Light palpation can help determine if there is tenderness as well as anything grossly abnormal such as a mass or enlarged organ. The abdomen should be soft and nontender 2. Name the 6 sets of extraocular muscles and the cranial nerve that innervates each one of them Cranial nerve three: superior, oblique, superior rectus, inferior oblique, inferior rectus Cranial nerve four: medial rectus Cranial nerve six: lateral rectus Superior oblique - CN IV (trochlear) Medial Rectus- CN III (oculomoto) Inferior Rectus- CN VI (Abducens) Inferior Oblique- CN III (oculomotor) Lateral Rectus- CN III (oculomotor) Superior Rectus- CN III (oculomotor) 3. Learn how to assess the kidney for tenderness o To assess kidney, place one hand over the 12th rib at costovertebral angle on back. Thump that hand with ulnar edge of your other fist