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- Ps of Neurovascular Assessment |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What does the "Pain" component of the 7 P’s assess for in a neurovascular check?✔✔ Presence, location, and intensity of pain that may indicate compromised circulation or nerve involvement
What should the nurse assess under "Pallor" during a neurovascular assessment?✔✔ Color of the skin distal to the injury or affected area
What does "Paresthesia" refer to in the context of a neurovascular assessment?✔✔ Tingling, numbness, or a pins-and-needles sensation
What does the "Paralysis" P assess in a limb injury?✔✔ Ability to move the limb or digits voluntarily
What should the nurse check for under the "Pulse" category of the 7 P’s?✔✔ Presence, strength, and symmetry of distal pulses compared to the unaffected side 1 / 2
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What does "Poikilothermia" indicate in neurovascular assessment?✔✔ Inability to regulate limb temperature, with the affected area often cooler than the unaffected limb
What is the clinical significance of the "Pressure" component in the 7 P’s?✔✔ Feeling of tightness or increased compartment pressure, possibly signaling compartment syndrome
If a client reports numbness in their fingers following a cast application, which "P" does this relate to?✔✔ Paresthesia
A cool extremity compared to the opposite side indicates a problem with which "P"?✔✔ Poikilothermia
Inability to move the toes on the injured leg reflects which component of the 7 P’s?✔✔ Paralysis
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