Of the four types of stethoscopes, which one is most unsuitable to conduct a full cardiac examination?

A group of nurses is reviewing several electrocardiograms (ECGs). The students demonstrate an understanding of the waveforms when they identify which component as indicating ventricular repolarization (relaxation).

The nurse assesses the client as shown. What pulse is the nurse assessing?

During the cardiac cycle heart sounds correlate with events of the cycle. Which is being associated with systole?

The nurse assesses a client with lower abdominal pain who reports localized tenderness in the right lower quadrant. Which assessment should the nurse conduct next?

While completing the cardiovascular system health history, a client reports difficulty falling asleep unless she is in an upright position. Which of the following potential problems should the nurse further investigate?

The nurse is unable to palpate the dorsalis pedis pulse on an older adult client. What would be most appropriate for the nurse to do next?

In an Electrocardiogram EKG tracing the P wave represents?

What is responsible to move the blood supply from the feet toward the inferior vena cava?

Aortic insufficiency/regurgitation murmur is classified as a:

A positive Murphy's sign is indicative of?