LEIK

Leik Study Guide by System: what you need to know Read all CLINICAL PERLES!! Health Statistics Leading cause of death (all ages/genders): 1. Heart disease (or diseases of the heart) 2. Cancer (or malignant neoplasms) Leading causes of cancer deaths in men: 1. Lung cancer 2. Prostate cancer 3. Colorectal cancer Leading causes of cancer deaths in women: 1. Lung cancer 2. Breast cancer- Board exam likes to utilize this one 3. Colorectal cancer * Note that the only difference in lea...

1. During a physical examination, the nurse practitioner instructs the patient to make a fist by folding his thumb and then covering the thumb with the other fingers. The patient complains of pain (positive Finkelstein’s sign). Which of the following conditions is this test indicative of? A) Depuytren’s contracture B) DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis C) A “trigger” finger D) A severe case of carpal tunnel syndrome 2. Which of the following statements is true regarding claims-based pro...