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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 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 assessing a patient with a history of asthma. Which of the following assessment findings would be most concerning to the nurse?

During a physical assessment of a 45-year-old patient, the nurse detects a single enlarged lymph node in the neck measuring over 1 cm. The patient denies any recent infections or allergies. What should be the nurse’s next step?

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?