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Order of Assessment correct answer: Inspection, Palpation, Percussion and Auscultation. EXCEPT with abdomen Comprehensive Health History correct answer: chief complaint, reason for visit, ROS, past medical and surgical history, social history and family history Pediatric Body measurements correct answer: length, height, weight, head circumference fro birth to 36 months Normal/Hypertension cut off correct answer: <130 normal 140+ hypertension Fontanel Closure correct answer: p...

Health Disparity correct answer: a particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage Vulnerability correct answer: general concept meaning of "susceptibility" and has a specific connotation in health care as "at risk for health problems." Patient Advocacy correct answer: safeguarding autonomy, acting on the patient's behalf, and championing social justice Health Access correct answer: the ability of a person to ...

what are the two layers of the pericardial sac correct answer: outer fibrous pericardium anchors the heart to diaphragm visceral pericardium (epicardium) has a serous membrane what is unique about cardiac muscle (myocardial fibers) correct answer: - no nerves are present intercalated discs at the junctions between fibers (they contain desmosomes, connections to prevent muscle cells from separating during contraction, and gap junctions, which permit ions to pass from cell to cell which fac...

What is the foundation of a health promotion-prevention plan? correct answer: A thorough assessment of health & health behaviors. What are the Enhanced National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services? correct answer: Provides a practical guide to culturally & linguistically sensitive care. (Based on a definition of culture expanded to include geography, spirituality, language, race & ethnicity, & biology) What is "meaningful use" as it relates to electronic he...

Describe four general treatment measures for cardiac disorders. correct answer: dietary modification; exercise program; cessation of smoking; drug therapy 3. Identify ten risk factors for developing atherosclerosis. Indicate which ones are modifiable and which ones are not. Note that these are the same risk factors for heart disease. correct answer: • age—cannot be changed • gender—cannot be changed • genetic or familial factors—cannot be changed • obesity—modifi...

Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor stimulation causes: correct answer: vasoconstriction and an increased blood pressure Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blockade results in: correct answer: vasodilation and reduced blood pressure The only alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blocking drugs used to treat hypertension include: correct answer: prazosin and alfuzin What can occur with the first dose of an alpha-1 receptor blocking agent? correct answer: Orthostatic hypotension Beta adrenergic blocking ag...

What is the body's first line of defense? correct answer: mechanical barrier such as intact skin and mucous membrane Identify the body's second and third lines of defense. correct answer: second: processes of phagocytosis and inflammation; third: the immune system response Which of the three lines of defense are specific? Explain what is meant by "specific defense mechanism." correct answer: The immune system is the specific defense mechanism of the body. It provides protection by s...

How does sleep disruption destabilize the college student? correct answer: Increase likelihood of stimulant or alcohol abuse; insomnia worsening due to depression and anxiety; depression and anxiety worsening the insomnia;worsen mood instability or trigger latent bipolar disorder How does a poor diet destabilize the college student? correct answer: Weight gain s/t no parent guidance; cafeteria's food choices; late night studying w/ junk food; lack of exercise; & overindulgence in calorie-l...

urinary tract infection (UTI) correct answer: invasion of pathogenic organisms (commonly bacteria) in the urinary tract, especially the urethra and bladder; symptoms include dysuria, urinary frequency, and malaise UTI clinical manifestations correct answer: LOWER- frequency, smell, urgency, burning, concentrated, hematuria, super pubic pressure/pain UPPER- All of the above plus fever, flank pain, and chills Uncomplicated UTI correct answer: Occurs in otherwise normal urinary tract . ...

A patient is seen in the office for amenorrhea, for which you obtain a urine pregnancy test in the office that returns negative. You would document this finding in which of the following sections of the encounter? A. HPI B. CC C. Subjective Data D. Objective Data --------- Correct Answers ---------- D: Objective data A patient you are seeing for the first time in your office, brings their previous medical records for the review. you would document a summer of the previous medical records in whic...