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A young adolescent reports chest pain associated with coughing and lifting. Physical examination reveals tenderness over several ribs, radiating to the back. Auscultation of the heart, lungs, and abdomen are normal. There is no history of injury. What will the primary care nurse practitioner do?

What type of headache is characterized by continuous pain involving the neck and occiput, often occurring during times of stress?

What is the recommended protocol for returning to sports after a concussion? 

A child who has sustained a head injury after falling on the playground is brought to the clinic. The parents report that the child cried immediately and was able to walk around after falling. The primary care nurse practitioner notes unequal pupils and the child has vomited twice in the exam room. Which course of action is warranted?

A 13-year-old boy with SCFE is undergoing treatment. His parents are concerned about potential complications. Which of the following are potential complications of untreated SCFE? (Select all that apply).

Which of the following is true about optimum kVp? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

Electronic timers used in x-ray equipment allow for exposure times as short as: 

Which set of technical factors will create the greatest image receptor exposure?

The ability to produce quality radiographs using a wide range of technical factors is called:

According to the moment magnitude scale (Mw), the amplitude of ground shaking during a magnitude 8 earthquake would be 1,000 times greater than a magnitude ________ earthquake.