Deck 29: Bedside Assessment of the Hospitalized Patient

Question 1

At the beginning of rounds when entering the room, what should the nurse do first?

A)Check the intravenous (IV) infusion site for swelling or redness
B)Check the infusion pump settings for accuracy
C)Make eye contact with the patient, and introduce himself or herself as the patient's nurse
D)Offer the patient something to drink

Answer 1

Make eye contact with the patient, and introduce himself or herself as the patient's nurse

Question 2

When assessing a patient in the hospital setting, the nurse knows which statement to be true?

A)The patient will need a brief assessment at least every 4 hours.
B)The patient will need a consistent, specialized examination every 8 hours, focusing on certain parameters.
C)The patient will need a complete head-to-toe physical examination every 24 hours.
D)Most patients require a minimal examination each shift unless they are in critical condition.

Answer 2

The patient will need a consistent, specialized examination every 8 hours, focusing on certain parameters.

Question 3

When assessing the neurological system of a hospitalized patient during morning rounds, the nurse should include which of these during the assessment?

A)Blood pressure
B)Patient's rating of pain on a scale of 1 to 10
C)Patient's ability to communicate
D)Patient's personal hygiene level

Answer 3

Patient's ability to communicate

Question 4

The nurse is giving report to the next shift and is using the situation, background, assessment, recommendation (SBAR) framework for communication.Which of these statements reflects the Background portion of the report?

A)"I'm worried that his gastrointestinal bleeding is getting worse."
B)"We need an order for oxygen."
C)"My name is Ms.Smith, and I'm giving the report on Mrs.X in room 1104."
D)"He is 4 days postoperative, and his incision is open to air."

Question 5

When assessing a patient's general appearance, the nurse should include which question?

A)Is the patient's muscle strength equal in both arms?
B)Is ptosis or facial droop present?
C)Does the patient respond appropriately to questions?
D)Are the pupils equal in reaction and size?

Question 6

What should the nurse assess before entering the patient's room on morning rounds?

A)Posted conditions, such as isolation precautions
B)Patient's input and output chart from the previous shift
C)Patient's general appearance
D)Presence of any visitors in the room

Question 7

The nurse has administered a pain medication to a patient by an IV infusion.The nurse should reassess the patient's response to the pain medication within __________ minutes.

A)5
B)15
C)30
D)60

Question 8

With the implementation of the electronic health record (EHR), the nurse can use it to:

A)Review patient orders
B)Document findings from a complete head-to-toe examination
C)Document the frequency of alarms
D)Document administration of medications
E)Document patient care provided
F)Retrieve necessary patient information

Question 9

During an assessment of a hospitalized patient, the nurse pinches a fold of skin under the clavicle or on the forearm to test the:

A)Mobility and turgor
B)Patient's response to pain
C)Percentage of the patient's fat-to-muscle ratio
D)Presence of edema

Question 10

During a morning assessment, the nurse notices that a patient's urine output is below the expected amount.What should the nurse do next?

A)Obtain an order for a Foley catheter
B)Obtain an order for a straight catheter
C)Perform a bladder scan test
D)Refer the patient to a urologist

Question 11

During an assessment, the nurse is unable to palpate pulses in the patient's left lower leg.What should the nurse do next?

A)Document that the pulses are nonpalpable
B)Reassess the pulses in 1 hour
C)Ask the patient turn to the side and then palpate for the pulses again
D)Use the Doppler device to assess the pulses