100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
NUR 242 Exam 2 Questions and Answers 100% Solved | Graded A+ $10.49   Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

NUR 242 Exam 2 Questions and Answers 100% Solved | Graded A+

 4 views  0 purchase
  • Course
  • NUR 242
  • Institution
  • NUR 242

NUR 242 Exam 2 Questions and Answers 100% Solved | Graded A+ The nurse is preparing to perform a peripheral vascular assessment on a patient w/ a ulcer on the right foot. Which general principle of physical assessment is most important for the nurse to remember in performing a peripheral vascu...

[Show more]

Preview 2 out of 7  pages

  • August 23, 2024
  • 7
  • 2024/2025
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers
  • NUR 242
  • NUR 242
avatar-seller
JOSHCLAY
NUR 242 Exam 2 Questions and

Answers 100% Solved | Graded A+


The nurse is preparing to perform a peripheral vascular assessment on a

patient w/ a ulcer on the right foot. Which general principle of physical

assessment is most important for the nurse to remember in performing a

peripheral vascular assessment?

a). have patient stand upright for the physical assessment

b). palpate for skin temperature using the fingertips

c). Ensure that the stethoscope is warmed before using

d). Always compare arms and legs bilaterally - ✔✔d). Always compare

arms and legs bilateral

The nurse is performing a peripheral vascular assessment on the lower

extremities of a patient diagnosed w/ diabetes. Which assessment is

important for the nurse to include?

a). Inspect nails for fungal growth

b). Assess patellar reflexes

c). Palpate dorsalis pedis pulse

, d). Measure degree of knee flexion - ✔✔c). Palpate dorsalis pedis

The nurse is performing an assessment on the peripheral vascular system

and notes edema in one of the lower extremities. Which are causes of

unilateral edema of the lower extremities?

a). Prolonged standing position

b). Venous stasis and obstruction

c). Congestive heart failure (CHF)

d). Prolonged presence of a cast on the extremity - ✔✔b). Venous stasis

and obstruction

The nurse is assessing a patient for clinical manifestations of venous

insufficiency. Which of the following is a characteristic of venous

insufficiency?

a). Dry, shiny skin

b). Nails thickened and ridged

c). Aching, cramping pain

d). Cool-to-cold temperature - ✔✔C). Aching, cramping pain

The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing physical immobility

related to an acute illness. A priority nursing assessment would be to

monitor the patient for which of the following?

a). Joint contractures

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller JOSHCLAY. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

85651 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
$10.49
  • (0)
  Add to cart