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A 36-year-old female was working on her deck 2 hours ago when her thumb got caught between two planks of wood. She is reporting severe persistent pain in the left thumb nail and states it seems to be getting worse. On exam the patient’s thumb nail has black/purplish discoloration underneath the intact nail. She maintains normal AROM, and is neurovascularly intact. There is a XR negative for fracture. Based on her exam, what is your diagnosis and what would you recommend? 

A 28 year old patient presents to the clinic with acute pain to their lateral ankle following a misstep while hiking on uneven terrain causing internal rotation of the ankle. She reports immediate onset of pain, swelling, and difficulty bearing weight on the affected ankle. On physical exam she has bone tenderness over the lateral malleolus on the right ankle.  She is able to take 4-5 steps in the exam room today on the affected ankle. According to the Ottawa Ankle Rules, what is the next best action for this patient?

What is the gold standard for diagnosing myocarditis?

What is your differential? 

Which type of dentin forms when the tooth has experienced trauma? (pg 8)  

Which part of the instrument distributes the force put on the instrument in order for it to properly work? (pg. 29)

Which wall is not present in an occlusal Class I cavity preparation? (pg. 18-19)

All of the following are correct ergonomics for the dental hygienist EXCEPT: (pg 27)   

Which instrument would be best used for packing amalgam material? (pg 30)   

All of the following are a result of poor ergonomics EXCEPT: (pg 27)