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Question 1 (1 point) 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 me...

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...

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...

FINAL HEAD TO TOE PHYSICAL EXAM DEMONSTRATION • General tips: Do not disrobe patients for any part of exam; we will assume this has been done. You will need a stethoscope, cotton ball (or other soft object), penlight or small flash light. Great if you have a reflex hammer no problem if you do not; use side of hand or stethoscope if you do not have one. • No need to state what you are doing during the exam unless indicated in the particular section below. If filming exam place web cam...

10. A 24-year-old travel agent comes to your clinic, complaining of pain and swelling in her vulvar area. She states that 2 days earlier she could feel a small tender spot on the left side of her vagina but now it is larger and extremely tender. Her last period was 1 year ago and she is sexually active. She uses the Depo-Provera shot for contraception. She denies any nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, pain with urination, or fever. Her past medical history is significant for ankle surgery...

The Cardiovascular System Let's start with some interesting facts about the heart. Did you know that your blood vessel system, comprised of arteries, veins, and capillaries, is over 60,000 miles long? The adult heart pumps approximately five liters of blood each minute, whereas the infant's heart pumps approximately 0.5 to 1.5 liters per minute. The average heart beats approximately 100,000 times per day. By the age of 70, the average heart will have beat more than 2.5 billion times! The...

1. In order to bring the ventricular apex closer to the chest wall when assessing the point of maximal impulse (PMI), ask the patient to: turn to the left side 2. The tonsillar, submandibular, and submental nodes drain the lymphatic fluid from portions of the: mouth, throat, and face 3. When screening a patient for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), one risk factor would include a history of: smoking 4. Heart sounds produced by turbulence due to a temporary increase in blood flow in predispo...

You are assessing a 59-year-old gas station owner for atherosclerosis in the lower extremities. In which of the following locations would the patient's pain make you concerned for this disease process? Calf A 57-year-old maintenance worker comes to your office for evaluation of pain in his legs. He has smoked two packs per day since the age of 16, but he is otherwise healthy. You are concerned that he may have peripheral vascular disease. Which of the following is part of common or concernin...

1. For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be appropriate? A) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I sprained my ankle” B) An established patient with the chief complaint of “I have an upper respiratory infection” C) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I am here to establish care” D) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I cut my hand” 2. Is the following information subjective or objective? Mr. M. has shortness of brea...

10. Which of the following are examples of secondary prevention? (Choose all that apply) A. Hard hats, needle-free devices, sharps containers. B. Blood pressure screening at health fair. C. Control of the spread of tuberculosis. D. Dental sealants on children's teeth. 1. Mrs. Brody has brought his 16-year-old daughter, Mandy, for a school sports physical exam. Mandy's height is 65 inches, and she weighs 126 lbs. Mrs. Brody is concerned that her daughter is overweight. According to Mandy'...