ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 21 : Physical Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
During a focused assessment of a patient's circulatory system, you were unable to palpate the left pedal pulse although the right pedal pulse was strong. What should be your first action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a Doppler is the first step to assess an absent pedal pulse, as it can detect blood flow that is not palpable.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following would be the most accurate description of dorsal flexion assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dorsal flexion involves pulling the toes toward the head, assessed for strength and equality against resistance.
Question 3 of 5
What is the medical terminology for each of the 'lubb dupp' heart sounds?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The 'lubb' is S1 (closure of mitral and tricuspid valves), and 'dupp' is S2 (closure of aortic and pulmonic valves).
Question 4 of 5
Which of the two heart sounds is the loudest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: S1 is typically louder than S2 because it involves the closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves, which produce a stronger sound.
Question 5 of 5
List all the assessments that are part of a neurological examination.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A neurological examination includes level of consciousness, pupil response, motor function, sensory function, reflexes, cranial nerve testing, coordination, and gait.