Case history: • Mr. D a 65-year-old man with PD for about 10 years comes to your outpatient office for re-evaluation. • Denies weight loss, denies pneumonia. • Video swallow study 5 years ago with mild dysphagia including poor oral control, delayed initiation, penetration of thin liquids but no aspiration. • Complains of: o Sense […]

your client is an 13 year old male volleyball player who is in his preseason. He wants to increase his jump height to be able to get over blockers on the outside. He also would like to use upper body plyos to strengthen his hitting abiolity. He has had no injuries but this is the […]

CDC estimates that about half of maternal deaths in the US are preventable. Mortality rates could be reduced by which of the following (check all that apply): Group of answer choices Improved provider training Drills to prepare for pregnancy-related emergencies Better assessment of high-risk patients before, during, and after birth Increasing supply of specialists for […]

Program Design for your client is an 13 year old male volleyball player who is in his preseason. He wants to increase his jump height to be able to get over blockers on the outside. He also would like to use upper body plyos to strengthen his hitting abiolity. He has had no injuries but […]

Physical exam/presentation: Describes himself as a full oral feeder, avoids popcorn and nuts Alert throughout, attentive, cooperative, pleasant Follows basic commands, answers questions appropriately when directly asked Relies on wife to give much of the history and answer questions but disagrees with her/corrects her frequently Mild hypokinetic dysarthria, fully intelligible Brief oral mech exam grossly […]

A breast cancer patient had a tumor removed from the right breast. The surgeon also removed some axillary lymph nodes that were neighboring the tumor. A month later, the patient noticed that their right arm was swollen. What is the most likely reason of the arm swelling? a. Swelling due to the immediate effects from […]

Which of the following is an example of patient- centered communication? a. Have you tried to set up a regular schedule to take your medication? b. Why do you think you are so noncompliant with your medications? c. Your blood sugars control is currently poor d. You must attempt to improve your lifestyle habits

Which of the following is a common symptom of shock resulting from trauma? Question 1 options: Rapid, weak pulse Increased appetite Excessive sweating Elevated body temperatureWhat is the recommended first aid measure for someone experiencing shock due to trauma? Question 2 options: Apply a cold compress to the affected area Encourage the person to engage […]

You are seeing a patient with diabetes, albuminuria and a blood pressure of 155/94. He is currently on no medications. According to the latest diabetes guidelines, which of the following will you prescribe first? a. CCB + thiazide b. ACEI + thiazide c. ACEI or ARB d. ACEI + CCB

As part of the respiratory vital sign assessment of Rebecca (preferred pronouns: she, her), a 60-year-old female client, the nurse is preparing to observe her respiration pattern. The nurse received a report from the previous shift that states that Rebecca is breathing “normally.” The nurse has also taken note of Rebecca’s assessment history and baseline. […]