The primary care provider is testing the spine of a 13-year-…
The primary care provider is testing the spine of a 13-year-old during a scoliosis screening at the local middle school. While having the patient bed over at the waist, the clinician uses a scoliometer. The clinician understands that the screening is considered positive if the reading on the scoliometer is _____ degrees or more.
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The clinician is performing a 6-year-old well check on a male patient who was born at 25 weeks gestation. The clinician should remember which of the following concepts for evaluating growth and developmental parameters for this child?
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The FNP student is reviewing the patient’s chart before entering the clinic room. The student notices the chart states the patient was born female, but identifies with the male gender. While interviewing the patient, which of the following question by the FNP student is the best in providing culturally sensitive care?
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At a clinic visit for a 39-month-old female, the mother reports that she is concerned with her daughter’s lack of language and vocabulary, and states that she doesn’t think her daughter is comprehending anything going on around her. The mother says that the child still cannot pick up small items off the floor, and cannot eat independently. The clinician performs screening testing and notes several potential developmental problems. The clinician believes that further evaluation is needed. The family has no insurance or finances to cover any further independent testing. Which of the following free programs can the clinician refer this child to for further assessment and services?
Read DetailsWhen performing a family history for a new 35-year-old trans…
When performing a family history for a new 35-year-old transgender male patient, which of the following would be considered a “red flag” finding that requires more investigation during the patient’s health history and physical exam?
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The primary care provider is considering several diagnostic imaging tests as a part of the diagnostic workup for an abdomen-related chief complaint. To select the most appropriate diagnostic test, the provider looks up each test using the ACR Appropriateness Criteria. Which of the following would the provider identify as having the lowest radiation risk for the patient?
Read DetailsThe clinician is reviewing the family history of a 10-week p…
The clinician is reviewing the family history of a 10-week pregnant female and her husband. This is their first prenatal visit. In order to get a good family history, the clinician is aware that assessing family history with a minimum of ________ generation pedigree can help identify hereditary conditions so that appropriate information, education, genetic testing, and referral for genetic counseling can be implemented.
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