A nurse is assessing a client's peripheral circulation. In which of the following locations should the nurse palpate to assess the posterior tibial pulse? (Selectable areas, or "Hot Spots," are outlined in the artwork below. Select only the outlined area that corresponds to your answer.)
Iliac
Femoral
Popliteal
Tibial
The Correct Answer is D
A. The iliac pulse is located near the pelvis and is not used for assessing circulation in the lower extremities.
B. The femoral pulse is located in the upper thigh, not near the posterior tibial area.
C. The popliteal pulse is found at the back of the knee and is higher than the posterior tibial location.
D. The posterior tibial pulse is correctly located behind the medial malleolus on the inner side of the ankle. This location is where the posterior tibial artery is accessible and is commonly used to assess blood flow to the lower extremities.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Response to verbal stimuli does not directly assess the function of cranial nerves III, IV, and VI.
B. Affect, feelings, or emotions are related to the assessment of other neurological functions and do not evaluate the ocular cranial nerves specifically.
C. Eye movements are the primary function of cranial nerves III (oculomotor), IV (trochlear), and VI (abducens), which control eye movement and provide essential information about their function.
D. Insight, judgment, and planning relate more to cognitive function and do not directly assess the function of the cranial nerves in question.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. The iliac pulse is located near the pelvis and is not used for assessing circulation in the lower extremities.
B. The femoral pulse is located in the upper thigh, not near the posterior tibial area.
C. The popliteal pulse is found at the back of the knee and is higher than the posterior tibial location.
D. The posterior tibial pulse is correctly located behind the medial malleolus on the inner side of the ankle. This location is where the posterior tibial artery is accessible and is commonly used to assess blood flow to the lower extremities.