An epidemiological study is conducted to learn about the relationship between celiac disease and colon cancer. Suppose there are 77 cases of colon cancer in 68,000 person-years in persons with celiac disease and 54 cases of colon cancer in 215,000 person-years in those without celiac disease. (The overall rate in both groups combined = 131 […]
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A new rapid blood test was created to test for human papillomavirus (HPV) in a rural clinic. The following is a 2 × 2 chart that describes the results of the test. Answer questions 1–7 using the 2 × 2 chart. HPV No HPV Totals Positive Test 95 37 132 Negative Test 39 278 317 Totals
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A city contains 100,000 people (45,000 male and 55,000 females), and 1,000 people die per year (600 males and 400 females). There were 50 cases (40 males and 10 females) of lung cancer per year of whom 45 died (36 males and 9 females). Using this information compute: 1. The crude mortality rate per 1
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3.1 In 2018, there were 105 new cases of type 2 diabetes reported in Smithville, a city of 500,000. This brought the total number of active cases of type 2 diabetes in Smithville to 3,075. During this time, there were 105 deaths attributable to the disease. What was the incidence rate per 100 000 for type
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The patient, a 16-year-old high-school football player, was brought to the emergency room in a coma. His mother said that during the past month he had lost 12 pounds and experienced excessive thirst associated with voluminous urination that often required voiding several times during the night. There was a strong family history of diabetes mellitus
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The patient, a 16-year-old high-school football player, was brought to the emergency room in a coma. His mother said that during the past month he had lost 12 pounds and experienced excessive thirst associated with voluminous urination that often required voiding several times during the night. There was a strong family history of diabetes mellitus
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Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Due Thursday Defining the needs of a vulnerable population is key to providing the best care. Research 3 rural populations in your state. Respond to the following
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The Comprehensive Assessment provides a fresh start with Tina Jones where you can demonstrate mastery of a head-to-toe examination and assessment. As part of this assignment, you will then submit a typed write-up of your physical assessment of Tina. Make sure to follow the proper sequencing order in your physical assessment write up and use
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What are ‘infant reflexes’ and why are they important to test for? Identify and describe two infant reflexes. What is a ‘motor milestone’ and why do we care when they are supposed to happen? Identify and describe two motor milestones (can be fine motor and/or gross motor) that occur in early childhood. Define
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What are ‘infant reflexes’ and why are they important to test for? Identify and describe two infant reflexes. What is a ‘motor milestone’ and why do we care when they are supposed to happen? Identify and describe two motor milestones (can be fine motor and/or gross motor) that occur in early childhood. Define “cognitive” development.
