When the nurse assesses an arm in proximal to distal order,the assessment is performed from:
A) the shoulder to the fingers.
B) front to back.
C) fingers to the center of the body.
D) center of the body to the fingers.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The term "proximal to distal" refers to moving from the point closest to the center of the body (proximal) to the point farthest from the center of the body (distal). Therefore, assessing an arm from the shoulder (proximal) to the fingers (distal) is the correct interpretation of this direction.

When the Nurse Assesses an Arm in Proximal to Distal