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The gross autopsy rate includes only inpatient autopsies. 

Inflammation of the small, fluid-filled sacs that act as cushions at or near the structures of the joint is known as: 

Which of the following describes a Colles’ fracture?

The nurse practitioner is reviewing charts of his client seen earlier in the day and notices the superbill of one patient has been changed to reflect a more complicated visit than what actually occurred.  When questioned, the billing clerk says that he has been instructed to always code visits at this level or higher.  What should the nurse practitioner do?

This type of arthritis usually develops in a single joint where it becomes red, swollen, and painful.  Aspiration of synovial fluid often reveals gonococcal or staphylococcus organisms as the source of the symptoms.

True or False:  Rheumatoid arthritis can manifest in the form of nodules on the heart valves or pleura.  

In order to prevent emotional upset of the competent older adult, the nurse practitioner shares the poor prognosis with the medical power of attorney without discussing with client.  What ethical principle is violated with this client? 

When are open-ended questions generally MOST useful during the health history?

A 35 year old male patient reports he has an unusual penile discharge.  When examining him which lymph nodes would you find most important to include in your focused examination?

Identify the lesion in the picture which is an elevated, circumscribed lesion measuring 3 mm that contains purulent fluid