Ati nsg 1530 fundamentals proctored exam( physical assessment)

Which action by a nurse demonstrates correct use of electronic health records (EHR) to protect client confidentiality?

A client reports pain in the lower right abdomen. The nurse uses their fingertips to gently press on the area to assess for tenderness and guarding. Which assessment technique is being used?

During a client interview, the nurse asks, "Why didn't you take your medication as prescribed?" What is the most likely impact of this question on the client?

A nurse is caring for a client whose cultural beliefs prohibit certain foods. The client is on a hospital diet. What should the nurse do first?

A nurse is preparing to examine a client's tympanic membrane. Which instrument should the nurse use to perform this assessment?

A nurse is reviewing the chart of an adult client recently diagnosed with hypertension. Which of the following blood pressure readings is most consistent with this diagnosis?

During a physical assessment which question best evaluates a client's self-care abilities?

Which finding is best assessed through palpation?

A nurse assesses a client's radial pulse at 54 beats per minute with an irregular rhythm. What action should the nurse take next?

A nurse is preparing to interview a client to obtain a health history. Which actions should the nurse take to promote effective communication and accurate data collection? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following best defines culture in the context of healthcare?

Which of the following can be classified as open-ended questioning?

A nurse prepares to use a penlight during a physical assessment. Which assessment is the nurse performing?

Select the best description of "Review of Systems" as part of the health history.

A nurse is obtaining vital signs on a client in a clinic. The client's oxygen saturation (SpO2) is 93% on room air while the client is talking during the assessment. Which action should the nurse take

Which of the following is an example of objective data?

A nurse is performing the general survey of a client during a routine physical assessment. Which of the following findings related to the client's physical appearance should the nurse further investig

A nurse assesses a client's vital signs and documents the following: temperature 98.6°F (37°C), heart rate 72 beats/min, respiratory rate 8 breaths/min and blood pressure 124/80 mmHg. Which ac

A nurse is assessing a client for orthostatic hypotension. Which actions should the nurse take during the assessment? (Select all that apply)

During a physical assessment the nurse observes that the client's skin is warm, dry, and slightly flushed. This type of information is considered

The nurse is preparing to perform an initial assessment on an older adult client who is hard of hearing and speaks limited English, which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote ther

A nursing student is assessing a client's vital signs, which method is most accurate for measuring body temperature?

As the nurse enters the client's room, which is the first priority to assess?

A nurse is performing general inspection and measuring vital signs on a client during a routine physical exam. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure an accurate assessment? (S

A client arrives at the emergency department with acute shortness of breath, cyanosis, and bilateral wheezing. The nurse collects data to address the client's immediate respiratory problem. Which type