A nurse observes a bluish discoloration around the patient’s umbilicus (Cullen’s sign). This finding most likely indicates:

The nurse documents that a patient’s pupils are PERRLA. What does this acronym mean?

A nurse is assessing a 10-year-old child with a history of Tetralogy of Fallot. The nurse observes clubbing of the fingers and toes. Which of the following best explains this finding?

There are three (3) types of quality measures: structural measures, process measures and outcome measures. Which of the following is an example of a outcome measure?

The nurse is using a Snellen chart during a screening. This test is used to assess the function of which cranial nerve?  

During a neurological assessment, the nurse asks the client to follow a moving object with their eyes in six directions. This action assesses which cranial nerves simultaneously?

Look at the paragraphs below.  What type of essay would they be included within?

During a mental status exam, the nurse should assess for suicidal ideation because it helps evaluate the patient’s:

A nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?

During a respiratory assessment, the nurse notes that the client’s trachea is deviated to the right. This finding may indicate: