An appropriate approach to performing a physical assessment on a ...

[newyorker26]

An appropriate approach to performing a physical assessment on a toddler is to:
 
  a. Always proceed in a head-to-toe direction.
  b. Perform traumatic procedures first.
  c. Use minimal physical contact initially.
  d. Demonstrate use of equipment.

Question 2

Which parameter correlates best with measurements of the body's total protein stores?
 
  a. Height c. Skin-fold thickness
  b. Weight d. Upper arm circumference

[fur]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Parents can remove the child's clothing, and the child can remain on the parent's lap. The nurse should use minimal physical contact initially to gain the child's cooperation. The head-to-toe assessment can be done in older children but usually must be adapted in younger children. Traumatic procedures should always be performed last. These will most likely upset the child and inhibit cooperation. The nurse should introduce the equipment slowly. The child can inspect the equipment, but demonstrations are usually too complex for this age group.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Upper arm circumference is correlated with measurements of total muscle mass. Muscle serves as the body's major protein reserve and is considered an index of the body's protein stores. Height is reflective of past nutritional status. Weight is indicative of current nutritional status. Skin-fold thickness is a measurement of the body's fat content.

[newyorker26]

Great answer, keep it coming

[juliaf]

Excellent