An adolescent white patient presents with a 7-month history of spots of loss of coloration of her skin that are becoming larger and more numerous. They denied the use of any medications, either topical or systemic, as well as any illnesses predating the onset of skin lesions. The lesions were not pruritic. They do not […]

A 4-month-old is brought by her mother for the child’s well-check. The mom has no complaints but thinks the baby’s head “looks big.” The child was born at 35 weeks, so gestationally she is only 3 months old. The mother says the child is eating well, has started cooing, and has a social smile. The […]

A common mistake made by healthcare providers when prescribing controlled substances include: Group of answer choices Failing to adequately discuss with patients the side effects and dangers of medications. Prescribing medications based on the history of subjective and objective assessment. Confronting patients when they are exhibiting aberrant behavior. Recognizing the interactions of medications and other […]

An 8-year-old patient presents to the clinic with a productive cough for over 1 week and a fever for the past 3 days. Childhood immunizations are up to date. Vital signs include a respiratory rate of 25 breaths per minute, heart rate of 115 beats per minute and a pulse oximetry reading of 93%. There […]

A nurse practitioner is studying the effect of a new asthma medication on pediatric patients. Which of the following is true concerning consent for participation in research? A. Minors from the age of 7 to 17 can give legal consent for participation B. Assent for the study must first be obtained from the parent or […]

Review the patient safety websites for The Institute for Healthcare Improvement, and The American Hospital Association found in the “Readings and Other Materials” section. Detail at least one similarity that these two organizations share in their approaches to improving patient safety. What role can these two organizations play in driving quality improvement and patient safety?

A 7-year-old patient presents to the clinic after having stepped on a nail and punctured their foot. The wound is deep and contaminated with soil. The child is unimmunized as the caregivers have declined vaccines secondary to their religious beliefs. Which of the following is the best course of action? A. Respect the parents’ religious […]

A 10-year-old boy presents for an annual school examination. Past history is unremarkable. His development has been normal, except he has been sleeping for only 5 hours per night for the past 12 months. Height is 54.75 inches (50th percentile) and weight is 96 pounds (90th percentile). BMI is 22.5 (>95th percentile). How is his […]

Consider the pulse oximetry example. Prior to its widespread usage, nurses relied on minute variations in mental status and skin tone to identify early changes in oxygen saturation and arterial blood gasses to support their suspicions. Nurses can diagnose and treat underlying causes more quickly by using pulse oximetry to identify low oxygen levels before […]

In certain cases, it may be necessary to release an adolescent patient’s medical information without the patient’s consent. Which of the following could be such a case? A. Requested by the family of the patient. B. Requested by another physician. C. Treating the patient for a sexually transmitted disease (STD). D. Called from the patient’s […]