The nurse is teaching a group of unlicensed assistive personnel about the stethoscope. Which statements about the stethoscope are appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is assigned to care for a client with complete right-sided hemiparesis [weakness] from a stroke (brain attack).

admitting diagnosis

cerebrovascular attack

Right-sided hemiparesis

Which characteristics are associated with this condition? Select 2 that apply.

A nurse is assessing a client's peripheral circulation. In which of the following locations should the nurse palpate to assess the posterior tibial pulse? (Selectable areas, or "Hot Spots," are outlined in the artwork below. Select only the outlined area that corresponds to your answer.)

A nurse in an emergency department (ED) is admitting a client.

Select 3 objective findings in the client's medical record that may be indicative of pneumonia.

A nurse is assessing a client's cranial nerves as part of a neurological examination. Which action should the nurse take to assess cranial nerve III?

How should the nurse identify the rhythm shown in the diagram?

Which technique would the nurse use to perform scoliosis screening in a school-age child?

The nurse in the clinic is preparing to perform a physical assessment on a client who arrived for a routine check-up. Before beginning the assessment, which four activities should the nurse carry out? (Select all that apply.)

Which finding should the nurse expect when assessing a client who is cyanotic?

A nurse is interpreting the ECG strip of a client who has bradycardia. Which cardiac components should the nurse identify as the role of the P wave?

Providing a safe and comfortable environment, applying critical thinking, and identifying cues presented by the patient is