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HESI LPN · HESI LPN Fundamentals of Nursing · LPN PN Vital Signs Assessment

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Question 1 of 5

What is the best method for the nurse to assess for cyanosis in a dark-skinned patient?

A. Inspect the sclera for discoloration.
B. Examine the lips and oral mucosa.
C. Palpate the skin for coolness.
D. Assess for capillary refill in the fingers.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Examine the lips and oral mucosa.

Question 2 of 5

Which finding during a peripheral vascular assessment is most concerning?

A. Capillary refill of 2 seconds.
B. Bilateral pitting edema.
C. Absent dorsalis pedis pulse.
D. Warm and pink extremities.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Absent dorsalis pedis pulse.

Question 3 of 5

When inspecting the anterior chest of an adult, the nurse should include which assessment?

A. Diaphragmatic excursion.
B. Symmetric chest expansion.
C. Presence of breath sounds.
D. Shape and configuration of the chest wall.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Shape and configuration of the chest wall.

Question 4 of 5

A physical therapist using an electrical stimulation device attempts to quantify several characteristics of a monophasic waveform. When measuring phase charge, the standard unit of measure is the:

A. coulomb
B. ampere
C. ohm
D. second

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: coulomb

Question 5 of 5

In using verbal responses to assist the patient's narrative, some responses focus on the patient's frame of reference and some focus on the health care provider's perspective. An example of a verbal response that focuses on the health care provider's perspective would be:

A. Empathy.
B. Reflection.
C. Facilitation.
D. Confrontation.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Confrontation.

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