Extra Credit (3 points): Explain the research-based rational…
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Extrа Credit (3 pоints): Explаin the reseаrch-based ratiоnal fоr NOT choosing Minimal Pairs Intervention (i.e., Meaningful Minimal Pairs or Perception-Production Minimal Pairs) for the case study children.
The infаnt оf а fаmily that has recently immigrated tо the United States frоm South Asia has been diagnosed with rickets. This is related to: Vitamin D deficiency The Pediatric NP is actively involved in the community and wants to assist in prevent sports injuries in her local school district. Which of the following is most effective at decreasing the risk of knee injuries, such as ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears in high school athletes? Neuromuscular and proprioceptive training A patient asks the nurse why his hip fracture (head of the femur) bone has died (osteonecrosis). The nurse responds based on which of the following pathophysiological principles? Since the head of the femur has only limited collateral circulation, interruption in the blood flow from the fracture causes necrosis and irreversible damage. What is the primary pathophysiologic mechanism in juvenile idiopathic arthritis? Autoimmune-mediated synovial inflammation leading to pannus formation Mr. Flanigan woke up in the middle of the night with severe pain in his great right toe. He has HTN & is obese ... He howls in pain with even light palpation. You suspect the cause of these symptoms is related to: Hyperuricemia What is the primary pathologic alteration resulting from ankylosing spondylitis (AS)? Inflammation of fibrocartilaginous joints of the vertebrae Following a progressive onset of fatigue, aching, and joint stiffness over the last 2 years, a 69-year-old male has recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which of the following teaching points should his primary care physician include during the office visit in which this diagnosis is communicated to the client? “Steroids, anti-inflammatory, and other disease modifying drugs that I'll prescribe will likely bring some relief to your symptoms.” A patient comes into the orthopedic clinic complaining of severe pain in his hip that was not caused by a fall...The specialist diagnoses him with Paget disease. The patient asks his NP, "how'd I get that?" The NP will respond: “It's most likely a genetic predisposition. Do you know if anyone else in your family has this problem?” The nurse knows that an individual diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), in addition to chronic tiredness unrelieved by rest, may also complain of which of the following clinical manifestations listed below? Achy joints and muscles, headaches, and low-grade temperature over the past few weeks A 45-year-old female comes to your primary care office to establish care. She reports that over the past year, she has been tired a lot and has gained 10 pounds. She states that she has near-constant pain "all over" that is worst in her shoulders, low back, and buttocks. She cannot pinpoint any specific joints that are involved... and she has a normal CBC, CMP and sed rate. Her medications are metformin and simvastatin. You diagnose her with fibromyalgia. Treatments for her condition will include exercise & patient education. While measuring the height of a 12-year-old girl during an office visit, the NP noted a mild deviation (10 degrees) of the girl's spine. She has had no previous history of skeletal abnormalities. Which of the following treatment options is most clearly indicated and why? Observation and no active treatment due to idiopathic scoliosis The NP is seeing a teen with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The NP knows this is a X-linked recessive disorder. The PNP is concerned about rhabdomyolysis in a pediatric patient who was recently involved in a motor vehicle accident. Which of the following explains this disorder? Muscle break down can lead to kidney injury A 64-year-old man was diagnosed 19 months ago with bilateral osteoarthritis (OA) in his knees and the orthopedic specialist reports that it is moderate in severity. Joint replacement was NOT recommended at this time. The nurse practitioner is seeing the patient for a follow-up, and discussing what the man is doing to treat his OA. Which of the following statements by the client would necessitate further teaching? (i.e. which state is incorrect?) “I'm going to start using a scooter any time I go shopping, to avoid inflicting any further damage on my knees with walking.” The patient has weakness and pain in his shoulder, with no history of trauma. The NP is concerned the patient has a rotator cuff tear. Which of the following imaging modalities should be used to assess for rotator cuff tears? MRI of the shoulder Following genetic testing and a thorough history from the child's mother and father, a 5-month-old boy has been diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta. What teaching point should the care team provide to the mother and father? “You'll need to be very careful to avoid causing fractures to his fragile bones.” The NP is working in a rural health clinic and assesses a patient who was was working in auto shop sustained a crush injury to the right forearm. The patient is complaining of extreme pain. The patient also complains of numbness. Assessment shows the R arm to be pale in color and cooler to touch, with a diminished pulse. Which of the following actions by the NP is appropriate? Arrange for transfer to an acute care facility and notify them the patient for a possible emergent fasciotomy. A 55-year-old man presents with hip pain that has been gradually worsening over the past two years. He describes the pain as deep and aching, and it is exacerbated by activity. He has difficulty getting up from a seated position and walking long distances. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? Osteoarthritis Which bones are affected in Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease? Heads of the femur Which protein, absent in muscle cells of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, mediates the anchoring of skeletal muscle fibers to the basement membrane? Dystrophin A patient reports joint stiffness with movement and joint pain in weightbearing joints that is usually relieved by rest. What treatment option does the health care professional discuss with the patient? Exercise and weight reduction What does a Ewing sarcoma arise from? Bone marrow Which clinical feature most differentiates juvenile idiopathic arthritis from osteoarthritis? Bilateral knee swelling with morning stiffness >1 hour You have a 21 year old with a tender, palpable mass about 10 cm in diameter on his right distal femur. In this age group & this physical location, you are most concerned this represents: Osteosarcoma A person in the health care clinic has gout. In order to prevent a common complication, what self-care measure does the health care professional teach the person about? Drinking plenty of water A 42-year-old man comes to the NP's office for evaluation of right knee pain, red eyes, and lesions on soles of his feet... The right knee is mildly swollen with associate tenderness to palpation. Examination of the soles of feet show multiple erythematous scaly lesions. The NP would suspect: reactive arthritis A 50-year-old woman comes to her primary care NP because of progressively worsening pain, stiffness, and swelling in her joints. The patient endorses morning stiffness that improves after about 2 hours. In addition, she reports generalized fatigue despite getting adequate rest each night. Serology testing is positive for antinuclear and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies. Which of the following joint will likely be affected in this patient? metacarpophalangeal joint The NNP is caring for a patient with pseudo-paralysis of the right upper extremity. Cultures suggest osteomyelitis, which is causing in bone death from: Localized ischemia A 56-year-old woman comes to her NP for evaluation for acid-reflux & swallowing difficulties not improving with H2-blocker or proton pump inhibitors. Review of symptoms endorses fatigue and dryness and "tightness" of the skin. The NP notices during her physical exam that the patient has skin tightening over the face, hands, and forearms. Telangiectasia is noted of the cheeks. Which of the following is the most likely presentation of the patient's presentation? Pathological collagen deposition A 12-year-old boy is brought to the NP for evaluation of a limping gait. The boy complain of a dull pain in his left medial thigh & knee 3 weeks ago and reports it's hard to put weight & walk on the left leg over the past week. No history of injury or trauma. Vital signs are unremarkable, although the patient is 50th percentile in height, and 95th percentile in weight. Physical exam reproduces pain with flexion, external rotation, and abduction of the left hip. Which of the following is the most likely causing his symptoms? Slipped capital femoral epiphysis Your patient has been diagnosed with SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus). This disease is theorized to be due to: autoantibodies While being tackled, a 20-year-old football player twisted his ankle as he fell to the ground. Because the intense pain in his ankle did not subside by the end of the game, he was brought to an ER clinic where diagnostic imaging indicated an incomplete tear of the ligament surrounding his ankle joint. At the time of admission, his ankle was swollen with a severely restricted range of motion. What will his NP likely tell the player about his diagnosis and treatment? “It looks like a mild to moderate sprain, and you'll need to keep it immobilized for a few weeks.” You are seeing a 3 month infant for their well-check in clinic and notices the legs are different length when the baby's hips and knees are flexed. The most likely diagnosis: Hip dysplasia Hilda, age 73, presents with a complaint of low back pain. Red flags in her history include: minor fall, osteopenia, and prolonged steroid use for systemic lupus erythematosus suggest the possibility of which of the following serious underlying conditions might be the cause of her low back pain? Spinal fracture A female tennis player is suffering pain in the outer part of her elbow. The symptoms have been present for several weeks and include tenderness of the lateral aspect of her elbow with palpation, and pain with wrist extension when her elbow is fully extended. He symptoms are most suggestive of which disorder? Lateral elbow tendinitis (epicondylitis) John, the case study patient this week, has osteoarthritis. Which physiologic change underlies John’s symptoms of pain and stiffness? Loss of articular cartilage and subchondral bone remodeling The AGNP is seeing a 90 year old patient in the long term care facility. Past medical history reviewed: the patient was recently diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease and was treated with proton pump inhibitors and a course of antibiotics for helicobacter pylori infection Subjective assessment reveals the patient has no GI symptoms, but she does complain of chronic back pain, with no radiating pain, nor other symptoms. This likely represents degenerative disk disease Physical assessment shows mild deformity of her phalange joints on her hands, like due to degeneration and formation of osteophytes, which is common in osteoarthritis. When developing a health promotion plan for the patient, the AGNP notes patient's postmenopausal status and decreased calcium intake and lack of Vitamin D, the patient is at increased risk for osteoporosis
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