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BUS-660: Topic 1 DQ 2 DQ 2: Create a decision tree for the scenario you outlined in Topic 1 DQ 1. Attach the decision tree to your response and include insights into how you crafted it. How would you apply this decision-making experience to larger scale decisions at an organizational level?

ABCD 22.Question: A 15-year-old male presents with abdominal pain that began in the peri-umbilical area then localized to the right lower quadrant. He complains of nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and low-grade fever. A complete blood count (CBC) reveals moderate leukocytosis. What is the most likely diagnosis? 55. Question: Which agent is most effective for the treatment of nodulocystic acne? 83. Question: The goals of treatment for patients with alcohol abuse disorder are: 27. Question: A 25-ye...

1Question: In which of the following is further testing not warranted? 2 Question: 1 out of 1 point. Central obesity, “moon” face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with: 3 Question: 1 out of 1 point. An elderly man is started on lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide for hypertension. Three days later, he returns to the office complaining of left great toe pain. On exam, the nurse practitioner notes an edematous, erythematous tender left great toe. The likely precipitant of this patien...

1. Question: You are conducting a clinical breast examination for your 30-year-old patient. Her breasts are symmetrical with bilateral, multiple tender masses that are freely moveable with well-defined borders. You recognize that these symptoms and assessment findings are consistent with: 2. Question: The examiner percusses for diaphragmatic excursion along the: 3. Question: While interviewing a 70-year-old female clinic patient, she tells you that she takes ginkgo biloba and St. John's wort....

1. Question: Before performing an abdominal examination, the examiner should: 2. Question: The most common form of birth trauma of the scalp is: 3. Question: Unusual white areas on the skin may be due to: 4. Question: Mrs. G. reports an increase in her alcohol intake over the past 5 years. To screen her for problem drinking, you would use the: 5. Question: Mr. Franklin is speaking with you, the health care provider, about his respiratory problem. Mr. Franklin says, "I've had this cough for...

1. Question: During chest assessment, you note the patient's voice quality while auscultating the lung fields. The voice sound is intensified, there is a nasal quality to the voice, and the e's sound like a s. This sound is indicative of: 2. Question: As Mr. B. enters the room, you observe that his gait is wide based, and he staggers from side to side while swaying his trunk. You would document Mr. B.'s pattern as: 3. Question: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy will likely produce: 4. Question: ...

1. Question: The reliability of health-related findings and observations is the responsibility of the: 2. Question: Which medical condition would exclude a person from sports participation? 3. Question: You are inspecting the genitalia of an uncircumcised adult male. The foreskin is tight and cannot be easily retracted. You should: 4. Question: Which condition is considered progressive rather than reversible? 5. Question: Which one of the following is a proper technique for use of a speculum...

1. Question:During the assessment, you note the patient’s voice quality while auscultating the lung fields. The voice sound is intensified, there is a nasal quality to the voice, and the e’s sound like a s. this sound is indicative of: 2. Question:As Mr. B. enters the room, you observe that his gait is wide based and he staggers from side to side while swaying his trunk. You would document Mr. B. ‘s pattern as: 3. Question:Diabetic peripheral neuropathy will likely produce: 4. Question:...

NURSING LAWS 1. Question: A Nurse Practitioner explains to a patient that nitroglycerin patches should be applied in the morning and removed in the evening. This medication schedule reduces the potential for: DRUGS 4. Question: A 60-year-old African American man lives with, a number of chronic health problems. Genetic factors are likely to influence his etiology and/or treatment of: 8. Question: Which of the following will a Nurse Practitioner inform the patient is one of the most com...

DRUGS 3. Question: The APRN is caring for a patient taking a calcium-channel blocker for hypertension. The APRN should monitor the patient for what common side effects of this medication? 7. Question: A patient in need of myocardial infarction prophylaxis has been prescribed sulfinpyrazone for gout. Which of the following will the nurse monitor the patient most closely for? Test #1 1. Question: A Nurse Practitioner is providing a patient with a list of drugs as a part of the patient...

1. Question: All of the following are consistent with peritonsillar abscess except: 2. Luke, a 17-month-old, failed treatment with amoxicillin for otitis media. At the two week recheck, his TM was still erythematous, and you cannot see the landmarks. He has persistent nasal congestion, he is not sleeping at night, and he has a 101°F fever. What is the next best step for Luke? 3. Question: Epiglottitis has decreased due to which immunization? 4. Question: A 4-month-old presents with both eyes...

1. Question: A family counselor should: 2. Question:Which of the following is NOT considered to be a therapist’s responsibility according to Virginia Satir? 3. Question:From a psychodynamic perspective, the lifespan development of a couple or family is substantially impacted by the early development of the individuals within the system. As such, which one of the following statements is true? 4. Question:According to structural theory, family structure is made up of persistent patterns of in...

1. Question: Which of the following findings is associated with thyroid hypofunction? 2. Question: A 14-year-old boy is brought in by his mother who reports that her son has been complaining for several months of recurrent bloating, stomach upset, and occasional loose stools. She reports that he has difficulty gaining weight and is short for his age. She has noticed that his symptoms are worse after eating large amounts of crackers, cookies, and breads. She denies seeing blood in the boy’s st...

1. Question: When giving patients written information, what is the suggested reading level for that health information? 2. Question: An NP must have a DNP to prescribe controlled substances. True or False? 3. Question: DNP stands for Doctor of Nursing Profession. 4. Question: A well-accepted change theory is the transtheoretical model (TTM), which conceptualizes the process of change in five stages. Pick the answer that lists the five stages in the correct order. 5. Question: Different state...

1. Question: DNP stands for Doctor of Nursing Profession 2. Question: Release of information (ROI) to third parties requires authorization by the patient or his or her legal representative. True or False? 3. Question: When speaking to a patient who is not a native English speaker, which of the following is the preferred interpreter to be used? 4. Question: At what level of government is the role of the nurse practitioner defined? 5. Question: An NP must have a DNP to prescribe controlled sub...

1. Question: What is reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)? 2. Question: AMA stands for against medical advice. 3. Question: If an NP is sued, it is important that the NP not call the insurance company immediately so as to prevent the rates from increasing. True or false? 4. Question: What office of the federal government oversees NPs’ prescribing of controlled substances? 5. Question: What is the name of the organization that collects information disclosed by state boards...

1. Question: Rhinitis medicamentosa is a condition in which nasal decongestants are overused and the patient’s congestion has worsened 2. Question: What differentiates chronic rhinosinusitis from allergic rhinitis. 3. Question: All of the following can lead to recurrent epistaxis: hemophilia, Von Willebrand disease, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, and thrombocytopenia 4. Question: The NP recognizes common symptoms for allergic rhinitis include: 5. Question: What is the most importan...

1. Question: Andrew, a 41 y/o male resident of Oklahoma, presents to the clinic in July with the following symptoms: fever, chills, severe headache photophobia, and myalgia. He states that since his fever occurred 2 days ago, he now has this rash of petechiae on wrists, forearms, and ankles. The first line pharmacological treatment for Andrew would include: 2. Question: According to the CDC, an infant can start receiving live attenuated vaccine at 6 months of age. 3. Question: Diagnostic studi...

1. Question: COPD is not reversible while asthma airflow limitations are largely reversible. 2. Question: COPD has rapidly progressing symptoms while asthma symptoms occur most often during the afternoon and evening. 3. Question: An older patient complains of dyspnea, dry cough, fatigue, and swollen feet and ankles. These are symptoms of: 4. Question: Common causes of hemoptysis are: 5. Question: Normal pulse oximetry for 18-year-old is ___________. 6. Question: How would you interpret this...

1. Question: A patient presents with sudden onset of abdominal pain that is constant, sharp, poorly localized and sometimes radiates to the back. Rebound tenderness is typically absent. This is more likely associated with: 2. Question: Smoking is a major risk factor for bladder cancer. 3. Question: Which of the following is an appropriate treatment regimen for H. pylori? 4. Question: What is a common cause of cirrhosis in the United States? 5. Question: What are the two most common causes of...