ATI ASN Physical Assessment NSG1530
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Use a hand-held Doppler device to check for pulsations over the dorsalis pedis area.
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Elevate the extremity and recheck in 15 minutes.
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Document "no pulse palpated" and continue to monitor.
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Notify the provider of an absent pedal pulse.
Explanation
Correct Answer: A) Use a hand-held Doppler device to check for pulsations over the dorsalis pedis area.
When a peripheral pulse cannot be palpated, the next appropriate step is to use a hand-held Doppler device to detect blood flow that may be too weak to feel manually. The dorsalis pedis pulse can be difficult to palpate due to anatomical variation, edema, or reduced perfusion. The Doppler provides a more sensitive assessment before drawing conclusions about pulse absence. Only after confirming absent flow with Doppler would notifying the provider be warranted.
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Palpating both carotid arteries at the same time to compare amplitude
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Applying firm pressure over the carotid sinus for several seconds to enhance the signal
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Using the thumb to locate the artery while the client hyperextends the neck
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Using the pads of the index and middle fingers to palpate one carotid artery at a time in the groove between the trachea and the sternocleidomastoid muscle, applying light pressure
Explanation
Correct Answer: D) Using the pads of the index and middle fingers to palpate one carotid artery at a time in the groove between the trachea and the sternocleidomastoid muscle, applying light pressure
The carotid arteries must always be palpated one at a time using the finger pads with light pressure. Palpating both simultaneously can restrict cerebral blood flow and cause syncope, especially in an already lightheaded client. The thumb is never used as it has its own pulse that can interfere with accuracy. Firm pressure over the carotid sinus can trigger a vagal response causing dangerous bradycardia and hypotension. Light, unilateral palpation in the correct anatomical groove is the only safe technique.
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Isolating patients with infectious diseases.
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Sterilizing all medical equipment after every use.
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Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
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Regular handwashing or the use of alcohol-based hand rubs.
Explanation
Correct Answer: D) Regular handwashing or the use of alcohol-based hand rubs.
Hand hygiene is universally recognized by the WHO and CDC as the single most effective intervention for preventing healthcare-associated infections. The hands of healthcare workers are the primary vehicle for pathogen transmission between patients, surfaces, and equipment. Consistent hand hygiene before and after every patient contact breaks the chain of infection at its most critical point, reducing transmission of bacteria, viruses, and fungi more effectively than any other single measure.
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"Who helps you when you are feeling ill?"
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"Do you feel confident managing your health conditions?"
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"Do you have difficulty coping with stress?"
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"Are you able to bathe, dress, and feed yourself without assistance?"
Explanation
Correct Answer: D) "Are you able to bathe, dress, and feed yourself without assistance?"
Self-care ability refers to a client's functional capacity to independently perform activities of daily living (ADLs) — including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and toileting. This question directly and specifically assesses functional independence, which is essential for discharge planning, safety assessment, and identifying the need for home support services. The other questions address support systems, health management confidence, and coping — which are important but do not directly evaluate physical self-care capacity.
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The client's facial expression appears flat and unchanging throughout the interview
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The client appears stated age, has even skin tone, and symmetrical facial features
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The client's clothing is clean and appropriate for the weather
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The client's body movements are smooth and coordinated
Explanation
A flat, unchanging facial expression throughout an interview is an abnormal finding that warrants further investigation. It can indicate depression, neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, medication side effects, or emotional blunting. During the general survey, the nurse assesses affect and expression as indicators of mental and neurological health. All other options describe normal, expected findings that require no further follow-up.
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Subjective data
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Reported data
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Objective data
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Emotional data
Explanation
Objective data consists of information that the nurse directly observes, measures, or detects through the senses during physical assessment — without relying on what the client reports. Skin temperature, texture, and color are all findings the nurse can see and feel firsthand, making them objective. Subjective data, by contrast, is what the client tells the nurse, such as describing pain or dizziness.
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Restating
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Summarizing
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Active Listening
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Paraphrasing
Explanation
Active listening is the foundation of all therapeutic communication. It involves giving the client full, undivided attention — observing verbal and non-verbal cues, maintaining appropriate eye contact, avoiding interruptions, and demonstrating genuine interest in what the client is expressing. All other therapeutic communication techniques such as restating, summarizing, and paraphrasing are tools that flow from and depend upon active listening. Without it, no other communication technique can be truly effective or therapeutic.
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Pupillary response
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Tactile fremitus
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Percussion
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Range of motion
Explanation
Correct Answer: A) Pupillary response
A penlight is used to assess pupillary response by shining a direct light source into each eye to evaluate the pupils' reaction — specifically constriction to light and consensual response in the opposite eye. This assessment evaluates cranial nerve II (optic) and III (oculomotor) function and provides critical information about neurological status. It is a standard component of neurological and eye assessments.
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Recording of the objective findings of the practitioner
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Evaluation of the past and present health state of each body system
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Statement that describes the overall health state of the patient
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Documentation of the problem as described by the patient
Explanation
Correct Answer: B) Evaluation of the past and present health state of each body system
The Review of Systems (ROS) is a systematic, head-to-toe inquiry into each body system conducted during the health history interview. It consists of subjective questions asked by the nurse to identify symptoms the client may not have spontaneously mentioned, covering past and current function of each system. It is distinct from the physical examination, which yields objective findings, and from the chief complaint, which focuses on the patient's primary presenting problem.
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Treatments provided once symptoms become severe.
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Strategies used to prevent the initial development of disease or injury.
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Actions aimed at reducing complications and improving quality of life for clients with chronic illness.
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Interventions focused on early detection of disease through screening and prompt treatment.
Explanation
Correct Answer: C) Actions aimed at reducing complications and improving quality of life for clients with chronic illness.
Tertiary prevention focuses on managing already-established disease to minimize its impact, prevent further deterioration, and maximize the patient's functional capacity and quality of life. It applies to clients who already have a chronic or long-term condition — such as diabetes, heart failure, or CKD — and includes interventions like rehabilitation, disease management programs, and complication prevention strategies. This is distinct from primary prevention, which aims to prevent disease from occurring in the first place, and secondary prevention, which focuses on early detection and prompt treatment through screening before symptoms become severe.
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