2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
A nurse is preparing to assess the dorsalis pedis pulse. The nurse palpates this pulse by placing the fingertips in which location?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To assess the dorsalis pedis pulse, the nurse should palpate lateral to the extensor tendon of the big toe (Option B). This location allows for accurate detection of the pulse, as the dorsalis pedis artery runs along the top of the foot.
Option A, behind the knee, refers to the popliteal pulse, not the dorsalis pedis. Option C describes the location for the posterior tibial pulse, which is found behind the medial malleolus, not on the dorsum of the foot. Option D pertains to the femoral pulse, located in the groin area, not relevant to assessing the dorsalis pedis.