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The 4th edition of the Nurse Practitioner Claim Report (NPCR) was published in 2017 and provided an opportunity to learn areas of risk in clinical practice. What is a common cause for failures or delays in diagnosing patients that leads to  malpractice claims?

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A patient previously diagnosed with acute sinusitis was treated with amoxicillin after presenting with nasal congestion, fever, purulent nasal discharge, headache and facial pain.  At a 10-day follow-up, the patient continues to report persistent purulent discharge, congestion, and facial pain, although the fever has resolved. Given the lack of clinical improvement, what is the most appropriate next step in management the APRN will likely take?

A 35-year old patient reports suddenly experiencing an asymmetric smile along with drooping and tearing in one eye. The patient has a history of a recent viral illness but is otherwise healthy.  During the exam, the APRN notes that there is unilateral full-face paralysis on the right side.  What is the most appropriate first intervention for this patient?

Which statement describes important information that patients must receive while on antibiotic therapy?

Vestibular neuritis is most commonly caused by viral inflammation affecting the vestibular nerve. Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with vestibular neuritis?

Which procedure should be followed when instilling ear drops in a child?

Most head injuries are classified as concussions, which are typically mild and are not linked with major trauma. Which of the following statements about concussions is NOT supported by current evidence?

When conducting hypothesis tests on proportions, the ____ statistic is used.

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