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A nurse is assessing cranial nerve XII (hypoglossal nerve) in a 50-year-old patient. Which of the following findings would indicate normal function?

A nurse is assessing a patient with a long-standing smoking history. Which of the following physical exam findings would be most indicative of emphysema?

A nurse is inspecting a patient’s anterior chest and observes sustained, forceful thrusting over the point of maximum impulse (PMI) area. This finding is best described as:

A nurse is assessing a patient’s eyes and notices a significant drooping of the left upper eyelid that partially covers the pupil. What is the medical term for this condition?

A nurse is inspecting a patient’s anterior chest and observes sustained, forceful thrusting over the point of maximum impulse (PMI) area. This finding is best described as:

A nurse is testing a 30-year-old patient’s visual acuity using a Snellen chart. The patient’s result is recorded as 20/200 in both eyes. What is the most accurate interpretation of this finding?

A nurse is observing a 65-year-old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient is seated and leaning forward with their elbows resting on their knees, appearing to use accessory muscles to breathe. What does this finding most likely indicate?

A nurse is assessing a patient’s eyes and notices a significant drooping of the left upper eyelid that partially covers the pupil. What is the medical term for this condition?

A nurse is assessing a 45-year-old patient’s visual acuity using a Snellen chart. The patient’s results are recorded as 20/60 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left eye. What does the 20/60 result indicate about the patient’s vision in the right eye?

A nurse is observing a 65-year-old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient is seated and leaning forward with their elbows resting on their knees, appearing to use accessory muscles to breathe. What does this finding most likely indicate?