ATI RN
RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's peripheral circulation. In which of the following locations should the nurse palpate to assess the posterior tibial pulse? (Selectable areas, or "Hot Spots," are outlined in the artwork below. Select only the outlined area that corresponds to your answer.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct location to palpate the posterior tibial pulse is the lower third of the tibia. The posterior tibial pulse is located behind the medial malleolus of the ankle. Palpating in this area allows the nurse to accurately assess the strength, rhythm, and rate of the pulse. The other choices are incorrect because:
A) the inguinal canal is not a location for assessing the posterior tibial pulse,
B) the knee is too far from the ankle where the pulse is located, and
D) the dorsal aspect of the foot is where the dorsalis pedis pulse is palpated, not the posterior tibial pulse.
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