Walkers, crutches and canes should be measured at a 15-30 degree bend at the elbow

A resonant sound is a normal finding to elicit with abdominal percussion

The Snellen chart can be used to test the integrity of the oculomotor nerve

The pulmonic valve landmark is at the 4th intercostal space, sternal border

If the pt is cold or uncomfortable you may auscultate through a very thin blouse or gown

Tactile frematitus will become more pronounced when the lungs have increased fluid or tissue, such as in pneumonia

You can test the integrity of the cranial nerve XI by asking the patient to shrug his shoulders

You will notice uvula deviation with dysfunction of the hypoglossal nerve

You can palpate the posterior tibial artery halfway between the posterior border of the lateral malleolus & the achilles tendon

The cane is placed on the patient's stronger side.

Test rapid alternating hand movements to assess cerebellar function in the neurological recheck

Percussion is the 3rd step in the cardiac exam

Asking the pt what they thinking may be causing their abdominal pain is part of the "U" in PQRSTU

The abdominal assessment sequence should start in the RLQ

If you notice your patient is pale and having difficulty breathing, your priority should be a respiratory assessment.

Palpate the brachial or radial artery and inflate the cuff

until the artery pulsation disappears, and then deflate. Estimate the SBP to be 20-30 mm Hg beyond that reading.

Palpating the apical impulse is a normal finding.

You begin a respiratory assessment on your patient, who is coughing significantly. There are no cultures back on the patient yet so you do not know if there is a communicable disease. Therefore, at this time there are no isolation precautions and you do not need to wear a mask.