The sequestered patients are first evaluated by a nurse, who…
The sequestered patients are first evaluated by a nurse, who will ask a series of questions to assess risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Which questions might the nurse ask to evaluate the patient’s SARS-CoV-2 infection risk? 1. Have you travelled recently? If so, where? 2. Who have you been in contact with recently? 3. What animals have you been in contact with recently?
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A medical intern is developing her first quality improvement project. She was part of a near-miss event for a patient and that motivated her to find solutions for the many opportunities within the system. Thus, she has decided to write the project’s AIM statement and remembers that it must be “SMART.” SMART stands for which of the following?
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A 62-year-old smoker with no significant past medical history presents to the emergency room with progressive shortness of breath, cough, and a 25-pound weight loss over the past three months. Vitals were taken with blood pressure 150/90, heart rate 72, respiratory rate 20 and oxygen saturation 98% on room air. A CT was ordered and pictured below. A prior screening CT from two years ago was normal. What is the most likely cause of this patient’s symptoms?
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What are treatment options a doctor might consider for a patient confirmed to have coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)? A. If a patient is too sick, hospitalization ensures supportive treatment and monitoring. B. If the patient is not too sick, the individual can be sent home under self-isolation, wearing a face mask. Anti-fever medication make the patient more comfortable.
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Within hours after birth, a baby, whose mother is diabetic, had a rising respiratory rate and labored breathing. The baby became cyanotic and died. Postmortem histologic examination revealed collapsed alveoli lined with eosinophilic material. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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A 16-year-old girl with shortness of breath and cough is seen in the emergency room. She has been sick for four days and is gradually feeling more short of breath. She has a history of seasonal allergies but has never been short of breath. On physical examination, she is afebrile. Her blood pressure is 100/70. Her heart rate is 98. Her respiratory rate is 24. On auscultation of the lungs, the physician hears a continuous expiratory sound. This is most likely which of the following sounds?
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