While conducting a physical examination of the cardiovascular system, the nurse hears fine crackles on auscultation of the lungs. This finding is most likely a manifestation of which problem?

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

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?

After taking the vital signs of a client, the nurse notes the client has a high systolic blood pressure reading. Which factors should the nurse include when explaining the possible cause of this increase? Select all that apply.

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

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).

While the nurse is assessing a 56-year-old male with concerns about his peripheral vascular health, the nurse would educate the patient about which risk factors that can influence his peripheral vascular system? (Select all that apply)

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

A positive Murphy's sign is indicative of?

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?

While auscultating heart sounds, asking the client to turn onto a left lying position would help the nurse assess the presence of which of the following?