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Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 21 : Physical Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
The correct sequence to assess the abdomen is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal assessment starts with observation, then auscultation (before palpation/percussion to avoid altering bowel sounds), followed by palpation, percussion, and olfaction.
Question 2 of 5
What are the acronyms used to indicate the quadrants of the abdomen?
Correct Answer: A,C,E,F
Rationale: The abdomen is divided into four quadrants: RLQ (right lower quadrant), LUQ (left upper quadrant), RUQ (right upper quadrant), and LLQ (left lower quadrant).
Question 3 of 5
You have just completed an initial shift assessment of your 72-year-old female patient who has congestive heart failure. Which of the following assessment findings causes you the most concern?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Not voiding in 12 hours is concerning in a patient with congestive heart failure, as it may indicate worsening renal perfusion or fluid retention.
Question 4 of 5
You have just completed an initial shift assessment of a male in his 30s with a history of elevated hypertension and elevated cholesterol. Which of the following assessment findings provides information about his circulatory system?
Correct Answer: B,D,E,F
Rationale: BP, pulse deficit, pedal pulses, and edema are direct indicators of circulatory status, reflecting vascular pressure, perfusion, and fluid dynamics.
Question 5 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.