A 24-year-old retail clerk presents to the clinic for an ann…

A 24-year-old retail clerk presents to the clinic for an annual exam. Her last Pap was 3 years ago and was normal. She is on oral contraceptive pills for cycle control and has no medical problems. Based on guidelines, the clinician proceeds to perform a Pap smear and places the speculum. There are two layers of cells, squamous and columnar. Where is the most important area to obtain cells for a Pap smear?

Dawn is a 55-year-old woman who comes in today for her yearl…

Dawn is a 55-year-old woman who comes in today for her yearly wellness examination. You carefully perform the rectal examination in the lithotomy position and feel an irregular mass against the bowel wall which is firm and immobile. Which of the following is most likely?

The nurse practitioner student knows that new patients requi…

The nurse practitioner student knows that new patients require a comprehensive approach when assessing Social History. When asked about alcohol intake, the patient reported drinking “5 beers a day”. Which of the following screening tools is appropriate to determine risky alcohol behaviors?