While assessing skin mobility and turgor, a nurse pinches a fold of skin on the dorsum of the hand. The skin quickly returns to its original position. What does this finding indicate? 

Michael is attending a social gathering where he drinks two 12 oz cans of beer, one 5 oz glass of wine, and a 1.5 oz shot of whiskey. Based on the definition of a standard drink, how many standard drinks has Michael consumed? 

Jessica, a 21-year-old college student, attends a party where she consumes 5 alcoholic drinks within two hours. Based on the definition of binge drinking, which of the following statements is correct? 

A nurse is palpating a patient’s carotid arteries during a physical exam. Which of the following demonstrates correct technique? 

During a neonate’s physical assessment, the nurse observes flexion of the head and extremities, symmetrical facial features, and a strong, lusty cry. How should the nurse interpret these findings?

A 65-year-old patient reports muscle pain in their calves that begins after walking a short distance and improves with rest. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

During auscultation of a patient’s heart, the nurse hears a blowing, swooshing sound between S1 and S2 over the left sternal border. What does this sound most likely indicate? 

Which steps are included in the collection of objective data for a complete musculoskeletal system assessment?

Which of the following assessment findings alarms you as an early sign of hypoxia (low oxygen in the tissues)?

How can flexible bronchoscopy assist in the evaluation of immunocompromised patients?