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A 74-year-old man with a history of hypertension and long-term smoking presents with vague lower back pain and a sensation of “fullness” in his abdomen. He denies GI symptoms. On physical exam, you note a midline, pulsatile mass above the umbilicus. The pulse feels wider than expected, and there is lateral displacement of the pulsation. Peripheral pulses are intact. Which interpretation is most accurate based on these findings?

A 32-year-old woman is diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis. She asks what she can do to help prevent future episodes. Which teaching point is most appropriate for the NP to include?

Which of these cranial nerves does not have both motor and sensory function?

When performing abdominal palpation, which patient position best helps relax the abdominal muscles and improves the accuracy of the exam?

All of the following are normal age-related cognitive changes associated with healthy aging EXCEPT:

Tommy is a 13 year old male who presents with gynecomastia. Appropriate teaching would include:

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Rewrite the incorrect expression into a grammatically correct Spanish sentence using only the content of chapter 7:  ¡Me queda muy pequeña! Silvia has bought her son a pair of shoes but when she gets them home they discover that they are too small. Write what Silvia’s expression should be once her son tries them on: table of special characters  á  é   í  ó   ú  ñ ¡

After watching the whole documentary, answer the questions below. The film covered topics ranging from culture, education, gender, sex, politics, and the criminal justice system–just like the units in our class. You will be randomly given 6 of the 9 possible topics to discuss below before answering one that ties all of the lessons from the various countries together. For the following questions, please write at least 4-6 sentences in response, unless otherwise noted. 

(.9 – Freebie) You’re doing great! Take a moment to acknowledge your progress and accomplishments so far this semester. List at least one thing (big or small) that you have done this semester that is worthy of celebrating (e.g., completed a challenging assignment, met an important deadline, made a new connection, etc.)! OR Reflect on the concepts we’ve discussed so far this semester. How do the concepts we’ve discussed in our course relate to your daily experiences and/or what you’ve studied in other courses? Share any connections you’ve noticed. Have a great end of semester and winter break!