During an assessment, the APP notices that a patient’s left arm is swollen from the shoulder down to the fingers, with non pitting edema. The right arm is normal. The patient had a left-sided mastectomy 1 year ago. The APP explains the diagnosis of which problem?

While auscultating heart sounds on a 7-year-old child for a routine physical, the APRN hears a midsystolic grade 2 musical murmur at the left midsternal border, which becomes louder as the child lies down. Which of these would be a correct interpretation of these findings?

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

Which of the following examination techniques should be included in the examination of the temporomandibular joint?

Which of the following is considered a red flag when evaluating low back pain?

An astute APRN (advanced practice registered nurse) knows that sensitive and careful inquiry are necessary when discussing anxiety with a patient in order to mitigate the stigma surrounding treatment for mental health.  Which of the following phrases should the APRN use with the patient to reduce feelings of stigma?

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 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 APRN is assessing a 65 year-old male patient who is complaining of leg calf pain and cramping with exertion which improves within 10 minutes with rest. What would be the likely cause of this pain?

When percussing the liver span of a patient with COPD, the APP is aware that: