Which part of the hand does the nurse use to detect vibrations?
1) Fingertips
2) Fingerpads
3) Ball of hand
4) Dorsal surface
Question 2The nurse is unable to palpate pedal pulses bilaterally on an obese patient. Which is the priority action for the nurse to take?
1) Document that pedal pulses are absent
2) Auscultate heart tones
3) Assess gait
4) Assess pulses with a Doppler
Question 3The bell of the stethoscope is best for detecting which type of sounds?
1) High pitch
2) Low pitch
3) Medium pitch
4) All of the above
Question 4Glass thermometers and sphygmomanometers have been replaced by other equipment in many healthcare settings. Which is the rationale for this change?
1) Difficulty with calibration
2) Difficulty with sterilization
3) Mercury toxicity
4) Poor results
Question 5The nurse is asking a patient questions about health practices and beliefs. In which portion of the health history will the nurse document these findings?
1) Psychosocial profile
2) Current health problems
3) Past health problems
4) Developmental considerations
Question 6When is it appropriate for the nurse to conduct the focused physical assessment?
1) During the initial assessment for a yearly exam
2) On admission to the hospital for surgery
3) On admission of a patient in acute respiratory distress
4) All of the above
Question 7The nurse is preparing to conduct a health history interview with a patient. Which is the best position for the nurse to assume during this process?
1) Leaning over the bed
2) Standing at the bedside
3) Sitting on the bed
4) Sitting on a chair at the bedside
Question 8Which is the purpose of the nursing health history?
1) To determine the patient's response to the health problem
2) To determine the extent of the health problem
3) To determine which medications are appropriate to alleviate the health problem
4) All of the above
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