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Refer to the following conformations (A, B and C) of pentane Part 1: Assuming each structure below can no longer rotate, draw the Newman projection for the molecule as shown below. (Drawings of each Newman projection will need to provided in the work sent to Dr. Metz)  Part 2. Label each conformation below as either anti, gauche, or eclipsed. (Work for the question will need to be provided below in order to receive credit) Part 3. Identify which of the three conformation, A,B, or C, of pentane is the most stable conformation. (Work for the question will need to be provided below in order to receive credit)     

A 65-year-old male presents with progressive abdominal distension. On exam, you suspect ascites. Which of the following physical exam techniques is most appropriate to confirm your suspicion?

A patient presents with abdominal pain worsened by walking and a positive Obturator sign. Vital signs are stable. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

The most common sites for squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma include the:

Mrs. Thompson, a 60-year-old female, presents to the emergency department with a complaint of shortness of breath. She notes that her symptoms are alleviated when she lies flat but worsen when she is standing or walking. What medical term would you use to document this symptom?

A 50-year-old female presents with respiratory complaints. Upon palpation of her chest, you detect a crackling sensation under the skin, known as crepitus. Which of the following conditions is most likely associated with this finding, and should you provide further workup for?

You are assessing a 6 hour old newborn of Latino ethnicity during a routine exam. Which of the following skin findings would be considered unexpected in a newborn?

During an advanced health assessment of a 2-year-old child presenting with respiratory complaints, which physical examination finding would be most concerning for a diagnosis of severe respiratory distress?

Which finding would be most concerning in a patient testing positive for Influenza A in the primary care setting?

A 28-year-old pregnant woman in her third trimester presents for a routine check-up. During the cardiac exam, you auscultate an S3 heart sound. What is the most appropriate interpretation of this finding?