Practice Question
The nurse is assessing the temperature of a patient's upper extremities. Which part of the hand should the nurse use to assess temperature?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Dorsal surface
Rationale:
🔹 The dorsal surface of the hand is more sensitive to temperature changes due to thinner skin and less subcutaneous fat compared to the palmar surface.
🔹 Using the dorsal surface allows the nurse to accurately detect warmth or coolness, which can indicate circulatory issues or localized inflammation.
🔹 The palmar surface and fingertips are better suited for assessing texture, moisture, and pulses, not temperature.
🔹 Proper assessment technique ensures reliable vital signs and early detection of abnormal perfusion.
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This question is from Final Exam A1 FA25 which contains 50 questions.
More Questions from This Exam
Which of the following can be assessed with light palpation? [Select all that apply]
Answer Choices:
A. Tenderness
B. Organs
C. Color
D. Skin texture
E. Masses
The nurse is performing a health assessment on a 34-year-old female patient who reports "feeling fatigued all the time" She states, "Thave hot had a physical in over 8 years because I did not have medical insurance." The patient will be receiving a comprehensive health assessment today. Which of the following are components of the health assessment (Select all that apply]
Answer Choices:
A. Performing a physical examination
B. Assessing lifestyle factors that influence health (example: smoking, occupation, etc)
C. Collecting health data about the patient's spouse
D. Collecting data on past and present medical conditions
E. Assessing any prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal medications the patient is taking
Percussion is one of the four main assessment techniques used by nurses during a comprehensive health assessment. What is the technique and purpose of using percussion?
Answer Choices:
A. To look and examine physical aspects of the body, appearance, and behavior
B. Using the hands to identify different tones based on underlying tissue density
C. Using a stethoscope to identify different sounds based on anatomical location
D. Using the hands to touch and feel for surface characteristics
The nurse is preparing to palpate a patient's abdomen. The nurse will begin palpating the abdomen for surface characteristics and tenderrfess. This will best be achieved by:
Answer Choices:
A. Palpating with both hands and pressing down 1/2 inch
B. Palpating with one hand and pressing down 1/2 inch
C. Palpating with both hands and pressing down 1.5-2 inches
D. Palpating with one hand and pressing down 1.5-2 inches
The nurse is calculating the Body Mass Index (BMI) of a patient during a yearly health assessment. The nurse calculates the BMI to be 28. "What is the meaning of this assessment?
Answer Choices:
A. The patient is overweight
B. The patient is within normal weight for height
C. The patient is underweight
D. The patient is obese
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Health Assessment
- Answer Choices: 4