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The acute care nurse practitioner is performing a comprehensive physical examination on a newly admitted patient. On examination of the buttock area, she documents: Left buttock, medially noted with partial-thickness loss of skin with exposed dermis

Knowing dermatology terminology is important for diagnosis and management, the nurse practitioner knows that an example of a macule is:

In the HPI, the nurse practitioner knows the importance of being specific regarding timing.  Which of the following is not a specific timing?

During the interview, the patient says, “my son is moving to another state with his family, I will be alone”.   Using empathetic responses, the nurse practitioner would add:  

The nurse practitioner student is caring for a patient with Anxiety. The patient reports no suicidal ideation. The nurse practitioner knows that “no suicidal ideation” is considered a:  

Which technique by the nurse practitioner demonstrates proper use of the ophthalmoscope?

A mother brings her 15-month-old toddler to the clinic for his preventive health care visit. The clinician takes the history and observes the child’s interactions and behaviors and is then ready to begin the rest of the examination. Which of the following best describes the general approach to the pediatric examination of the young child?

A 72-year-old woman presents with concerns about several ruby-red spots on her chest and abdomen. She reports that these are growing in both size and number over time. On examination, the provider notes a number of cherry angiomas at the locations indicated by the patient. No other abnormalities are noted.   Which of the following best describes the clinical characteristics and significance of a cherry angioma?

A patient presents to the clinic with an erythematous, oozing, vesicular rash. The chief complaint is pruritic. The patient also reports a history of asthma or chronic allergies. Your primary diagnosis should be? 

What determines whether an examination is focused or comprehensive?