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You are conducting a physical exam on an infant. Which of the following would be a concerning finding during the pulmonary exam?

You are observing/inspecting the chest of your patient and note the shape and symmetry from both the front and the back, the costal angle, the angle of the ribs, and the intercostal spaces. The anterior/posterior (AP) diameter of the chest in a healthy adult is ordinarily:

A pleural friction rub is caused by inflammation of the pleural space and is expected to be auscultated with

 A 61-year-old man presents with symptom of frequent constipation. He informs you, the APRN, that there has been a change in his stool and it is “very skinny looking” and describes it as much darker color than usual. He denies pain. What do these symptoms suggest? 

 Ulnar deviation and boutonniere deformities are characteristics of:

Colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.  Colorectal cancer can be prevented by the detection and removal of adenomatous polyps.  In 2021 the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated the 2016 recommendations based on a review of the evidence assessing the benefits and risks of screening.  What is the 2021 recommendation for asymptomatic patients at average risk of colorectal cancer?

28. Tolerance to sunlight is an example of the which part of skin assessment:

60.  Euphoria is a feeling that you may have when you have successfully completed this course NURS 5200. Euphoria is a feeling of _______________.

37.  Assessment of poor hygiene, healed fractures with deformity, or unexplained trauma in older adults indicates:

20.  The guidelines for routine screenings have evolved in recent years. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects current recommendations?