FORM A: STANDARD PROCTORED ASSESSMENT Section 1: Cardiovascular Disorders (Questions 1-10) Question 1 A nurse is assessing a client who is 12 hours postoperative following a cardiac catheterization via the right femoral artery. The nurse notes the client's right foot is pale, cool to the touch, and the client reports numbness. Which action should the nurse take FIRST? A) Apply warm blankets to the right foot B) Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees C) Assess the right femoral pulse D) Document the findings as normal Correct Answer: C) Assess the right femoral pulse Rationale: Pale, cool, and numb extremity post-catheterization suggests arterial occlusion or thrombus formation. Assessing the femoral pulse checks for perfusion—this is the priority action to determine if blood flow is compromised. Warm blankets treat symptoms but delay emergent intervention; elevating HOB does not restore arterial flow. This finding is NOT normal and requires immediate action.
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