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Explain in your own words the relationship between fractional exponents and radicals. Be sure to answer in complete sentences with proper spelling and grammar.  Explanations not written in a complete sentence will not be graded. 

Match the electrode configuration with correct TENS

6.  The nurse is performing an educational seminar on types of hyperthyroidism.  The nurse will correctly state that the most common type of hyperthyroidism is:

34.  The nurse is assessing a client and finds an abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs related to an accumulation of fluid behind the eyeball.  The nurse will correctly document the presence of:

During an assessment of a 60-year-old male, you note a thickened, yellowish discoloration of his nails, along with separation of the nail from the nail bed and slight pain at the base. He reports a history of chronic fungal infections in the past. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 68-year-old male with a history of diabetes and hypertension presents to the emergency department with complaints of worsening fatigue, fever, and a new rash on his legs and torso. On examination, he is febrile (101°F), tachycardic, and has patches of purpura and ecchymosis scattered over his lower legs, as well as areas of pale, cool skin. His blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg. Which of the following physical exam finding is the most concerning in this patient?

A 28-year-old female presents with a pruritic rash on her forearms that began as small red papules, which then developed into vesicles. The rash is distributed in a linear pattern along her forearms. She denies any new medications but mentions handling poison ivy last week. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Epidemiology Extra Credit Question (5 points possible)  Answer the Epidemiology questions based on the scenario below:  A small rural village is experiencing a disease outbreak. 32 people have become ill over the past week and are experiencing watery diarrhea, vomiting and dehydration. You investigate the area and find that they have been disposing of human waste upstream of their village. You collect a water sample and find high numbers of Vibrio cholera bacteria in the sample.     What is the incidence of the disease over the past week? (1 pt) What is the host? (1 pt) What is the etiologic agent? (1 pt) What would you do to prevent the spread of this disease and prevent another outbreak in the future? (2 pts) 

A 40-year-old female presents to the clinic with a 4-day history of progressive shortness of breath, fever, and productive cough with yellow-green sputum. She has a history of asthma but no other significant medical conditions. On examination, her vital signs show a temperature of 102°F (38.9°C), respiratory rate of 22 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation of 93% on room air. You are suspecting this patient may have pneumonia. Which of the following is the most likely finding of your assessment in a patient with pneumonia?

A 32-year-old healthy adult presents with a persistent cough lasting for 3 weeks. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?