CCEP Final, continued questions and answers 2024

CCEP Final, continuedExcellent prognosis - correct answer an expectation for total symptomatic and functional improvement and a complete return to pre-condition status excellent prog time frame and % improved - correct answer 2-4 weeks, 100% Good prog - correct answer symptomatic and functional improvements are expected, even though the etiology of the presentation or the presence of co-morbid conditions or complicating factors is expected to prolong a complete recovery good prog time frame and % improved - correct answer 4-8 weeks, >70% Fair prog - correct answer symptomatic and functional improvements are expected but full resolution of the clinical presentation is in question fair prog time frame and % improved - correct answer 8-12 weeks, >50% Poor prog - correct answer the presenting condition is unlikely to fully resolve with any type of care, but also that the condition has the potential to worsen even with care Guarded prog - correct answer the patient's condition has the potential to deteriorate to a point that could require urgent medical intervention Unstable prog - correct answer reserved for those patients whose condition is unresponsive and, in fact, declines after a trial of care What are we checking for with thyroid inspection? - correct answer Goiter, Nodules, and Masses What are we checking for with trachea palpation? - correct answer Midline position