Use of tobacco products and excessive alcohol consumption are principal risk factors for oral carcinoma.

The nurse hears high-pitched swooshing sounds over the carotid artery on the right side. What is this sound indicative of?

The nurse is using the finger pads of the hand to palpate a body part. The nurse would best be able to detect which finding?

A nurse is performing a head-to-toe assessment and is preparing to examine the client's ears. Which equipment would the nurse need to have readily available?

During chest auscultation, the nurse hears a quiet murmur immediately upon placing the stethoscope on the client's chest. The nurse interprets this as which grade?

During a physical assessment, the nurse should implement which actions initially when determining if a client's radial pulse is irregular? (Select all that apply.)

When assessing for appendicitis, what signs might the nurse look for? (Select all that apply.)

A senior patient is being admitted due to lobar pneumonia to the med-surgical floor. When auscultating, the nurse would expect to listen to which of the following adventitious breath sounds?

During a health class, the nurse is emphasizing exercise and healthy eating. The level of prevention being utilized by the nurse is

Which type of assessment includes a health history and physical assessment?

The nurse is conducting a health history with a female client who reports upper back and jaw pain. In order to assess the client's risk for a cardiac event, which question should the nurse ask first?