A 35-year-old teacher presents with a chronic cough that is worse at night and in the early morning. She reports frequent throat clearing and a sensation of mucus dripping down the back of her throat. She denies fever, wheezing, or chest pain. On examination, her lungs are clear, but mild cobblestoning is noted on the posterior pharynx. Which of the following findings is most consistent with postnasal drip?

When assessing the jugular venous pressure, how should the APP position the patient?

During a physical examination, a clinician performs percussion over a patient’s posterior thorax. What is the primary purpose of this technique?

You are reviewing a chest xray on a patient that is 36 weeks pregnant. Which of the following cardiac findings is an expected change in pregnancy?

Which of the following is the most appropriate technique for accurate lung auscultation?

The CRNA is preparing to auscultate for heart sounds. Which technique is correct?

During a cardiovascular examination, a student observes pulsations in the neck of a patient positioned at a 45-degree angle. Which of the following characteristics most reliably distinguishes jugular venous pulsations from carotid arterial pulsations?

What is the commonly accepted cutoff for defining tachypnea in a one month old infant?

During a cardiovascular examination, a clinician attempts to palpate the apical impulse. Which of the following steps is most appropriate for accurately locating and assessing the apical impulse?

What is the commonly accepted cutoff for defining tachypnea in a one month old infant?