ATI NUR 347 Holistic Assessment Proctored Exam

Which finding would most likely prompt a nurse to use a Doppler instrument during the palpation of the dorsalis pedis pulse?

During the cardiac cycle, when does systolic blood pressure occur?

A nurse is preparing to obtain an electronic blood pressure measurement on a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is assessing a client for abdominal discomfort. The nurse understands that which of the following organs is located in the right upper quadrant?

When a client reports vision changes, what is the best question to gather relevant subjective data during the interview?

During a head and neck assessment, the nurse notes asymmetrical pupils. What is the next step in assessing the client's neurological status?

Which structural feature of the heart is responsible for preventing the backflow of blood from the left ventricles to the left atrium?

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a complete bowel obstruction and severe pain. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?

A nurse is assessing a client with liver disease who presents with abdominal distention and visible skin changes. Which of the following findings should the nurse prioritize as indicative of liver dis

A nurse is assessing a client who has a heart rate of 56/min. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A patient with a history of muscle atrophy presents for a routine ROM assessment. Which finding indicates an unexpected complication?

A client with arthritis reports persistent joint pain and swelling in their knees. Which additional unexpected finding would require further evaluation?

A nurse is documenting objective findings for a patient undergoing a cardiology assessment. Which of the following entries should the nurse include in the medical record to ensure accurate and legally

A client is exhibiting intercostal retractions and a tripod position. What priority assessment should the nurse consider next?

Which type of muscle is primarily responsible for involuntary contractions in the gastrointestinal system?

A client presents with swelling and stiffness in the knee joint. Upon assessment, which structure is most likely involved in easing movement?

A nurse is obtaining an oxygen saturation on a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

What directly contributes to diastolic blood pressure in the cardiac cycle?

A 45-year-old patient presents with severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Laboratory results indicate elevated lipase/amylase. Which organ is primarily affected in this scenario?

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the function of the large intestine. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is educating a client about why they are able to feel a hard lump over the site of the injury. Which client statement indicates an understanding of the teaching?

What objective data should be collected when a client reports ear pain and discharge?

When assessing a pediatric client with suspected pneumonia, the nurse notes wheezing. Which of the following best explains these findings?

What assessment finding would be most unexpected and require immediate attention in a patient presenting for a shoulder injury with visible deformity?

A nurse is assessing a client who is 3 days postoperative from abdominal surgery. The client reports nausea but has not had a bowel movement since surgery. The nurse notes hypoactive bowel sounds in a