ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 21 : Physical Assessment Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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.