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1. Question : You are beginning the examination of the skin on a 25-year-old teacher. You have previously elicited that she came to the office for evaluation of fatigue, weight gain, and hair loss. You strongly suspect that she has hypothyroidism. What is the expected moisture and texture of the skin of a patient with hypothyroidism? Student Answer: Moist and smooth Moist and rough Dry and smooth Dry and rough Points Received: 1 of 1 Comments: ...

Question 1. Question : Once a practice problem has been identified the next step would be to use the PICOT format to ask a question about the problem. PICOT stands for: Student Answer: P --population, I-- intervention, C-- Concepts, O--operational definitions, T –Time (Incorrect! Population, intervention, comparison, outcome and time) P—precision instrument, I—intervention, C—control, O—operational definitions, T—Time (Incorrect! Population, intervention, comparison, o...

• Jim is a 47-year-old man having difficulties with sexual function. He recently separated from his wife of 20 years. He reports early morning erections but otherwise cannot function. Which of the following is alikely cause for his problem? a) Abnormal hypogastric arterialcirculation b) Psychological issues c) Decreased testosterone levels d) Impaired neural innervations b) Psychological issues • A 12-year-old is brought to y...

Question 1 (2 points) When preparing to perform a physical examination on an infant, the examiner should: Question 1 options: have the parent remove all clothing except the diaper on a boy. instruct the parent to feed the infant immediately before the exam. encourage the infant to suck on a pacifier during the abdominal exam. ask the parent to briefly leave the room when assessing the infant’s vital signs. Save Question 2 (2 points) A patient’s laboratory da...

Subjective data related to the male GU system would include: Question 1 options: Asking the patient questions about dysuria Palpating an enlarged prostate. Inspecting the scrotal area Examining the scrotum for lumps Objective data related to the male GU system would include Question 2 options: Asking a patient questions about dysuria Asking the patient if they are having difficulty starting a urine stream Palpating an enlarged prostate Asking the patient about ...

Question 1 When recording assessments during the construction of the problem-oriented medical record, the examiner should: Response Feedback: Once the examiner has a list of problems constructed, then an assessment is made for each unique problem. Question 2 What finding is unique to the documentation of a physical examination of an infant? Response Feedback: The size & characteristic of the fontanel are unique & important in the assessment of an infant. Data on l...

A 42-year-old florist comes to your office, complaining of chronic constipation for the last six months. She has had no nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, and no abdominal pain or cramping. She denies any recent illnesses or injuries. She denies any changes to her diet or exercise program. She is on no new medications. During the review of systems (ROS), you note that she has felt fatigued, had some weight gain, has irregular periods, and has cold intolerance. Her past medical history is significant...

A condition associated with a chronic cough that produces copious amounts of purulent sputum is most likely: bronchiectasis When performing a respiratory assessment on a 4-year-old child, further evaluation is warranted in the presence of: supraclavicular retractions When percussing the chest in a patient who has left sided heart failure, the sound emanated would be: resonant Stridor heard louder in the neck than over the chest wall indicates: a partial obstruction in the larynx The middle s...

• Jacob, a 33-year-old construction worker, complains of a “lump on his back” over his scapula. It has been there for about a year and is getting larger. He says his wife has been able to squeeze out a cheesy-textured substance on occasion. He worries this may be cancer. When gently pinched from the side, a prominent dimple forms in the middle of the mass. What is most likely? A Sebaceous cyst • 8-year-old retired farmer comes to your office for evaluation of a skin lesion. On the rig...

1. The nurse practitioner is using the carcinoma classification system that provides a way of describing the size, location, and spread of a tumor and is known as: The SLS classification The CCS classification The TSL classification The TNM classification 2. When educating patients about cervical cancer, it is important to include that the most causative agent in cervical cancer is: PCOS Vulvar cancer Herpes simplex HPV 3. Which of the following factors is correct when educating w...