When you look at the tympanic membrane with the otoscope, which normal landmark is present?

The advanced practice provider is assessing a patient in the hospital who has received numerous antibiotics and notices that his tongue appears to be black and hairy. In response to his concern, what should the advanced practice provider say?

The advanced practice nurse is conducting a newborn exam and suspects the child has Down syndrome (trisomy 21). Which of the following physical characteristics should increase the advanced practice nurse’s suspicions?

The advanced practice nurse is evaluating a patient’s breasts during an examination. They are found to have an abnormality upon inspection. Which of the following findings is abnormal?

The advanced practice provider is preparing to do an otoscopic examination on a 4-year-old child. Which of these reflects the correct procedure?

The nurse practitioner is preparing to examine a hard of hearing 40-year-old in the clinic. What statement would help establish rapport with the patient? 

Risk factors for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) include: 

During an assessment of a 22-year-old woman in a coma, who suffered a head injury from a car accident 4 hours ago, the APRN notices the following change: pupils were equal, but now the right pupil is fully dilated and nonreactive, left pupil is 4 mm and reacts to light. What does finding this suggest?

Your patient has exam findings concerning for a strangulated hernia. What leads you to this conclusion and what is your next step?

When assessing a patient for carpal tunnel syndrome using Tinel and Phalen signs, the APP is assessing for shooting pain, numbness, and/or tingling in which digits?