HESI RN · HESI Fundamentals of Nursing · Vital Signs and Pain Assessment

The nurse is performing a neurological assessment and asks the patient to close their eyes and distinguish between sharp and dull sensations. Which cranial nerve is being tested?

The nurse is assessing the skin of a patient who has acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and notices multiple patchlike lesions on the temple and beard area that are faint pink in color. The nurse recognizes these lesions as:

A physical therapist assesses the functional strength of a patient's hip extensors while observing the patient move from standing to sitting. What type of contraction occurs in the hip extensors during this activity?

The nurse is conducting a health fair for older adults. Which statement is true regarding vital sign measurements in aging adults?

During an eye examination, the nurse observes a white arc around the corneal margin. What does this finding indicate?