A couple underwent in vitro fertilization (IVF) but have since divorced. What should be done with the stored embryos?

In a high lead exposure area, 50 children were selected. Which of the following statistical measures can best assess the degree of lead exposure of each individual?

In a high tuberculosis (TB) prevalence area, a new screening test was developed to detect even the missed cases. Which of the following characteristics is most likely high in this test?

Two groups of children were divided as follows:

Group A watches TV for 2 hours daily, and Group B does not watch TV. What type of study design does this represent?

A nurse reviewing a patient's file before surgery notices that allergy history is not mentioned. At what point should allergies be checked and confirmed?

A first-trimester scan reveals a severe fetal anomaly, and the mother requests an abortion. Which of the following should be given the highest consideration in this situation?

An elderly man in poor health is not eating and flinches whenever his son raises his voice. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

A COPD patient has a recorded Do Not Intubate (DNI) order. His condition deteriorates, and the medical team believes that intubation might prolong his life. What should be done in this situation?

In a study of colon cancer in a population of 100,000 people, there are 300 new cases and 75 existing cases. What is the cumulative prevalence?

A new screening test for breast lesions was compared with a mammogram. Out of 1000 patients, the mammogram detected 200 positive cases. The new test detected 180 cases and missed 20 (false negatives). What is the sensitivity of the new test?

In a community where influenza is common, you tried to convince the population to take the vaccine but they refused. What is the best approach for health education and prevention in this situation?

A 60-year-old patient with controlled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus has missed their last two scheduled appointments at the diabetes clinic. Which of the following IOM domains of quality would help improve the patient’s adherence to appointments?

A woman joins a health program for obesity. The leading physician posts a picture of the patient without showing her face, but her body shape clearly makes her identifiable. What ethical principle has been breached?

A 16-year-old pregnant girl requests an abortion due to socioeconomic reasons. The doctor personally believes abortion is wrong and tries to persuade her not to terminate the pregnancy. What should the physician’s stance be?

Researchers conducted a cohort study (obese vs non-obese). The results showed that obese participants had a relative risk (RR) of 2.8 for CVD, but after adjusting for HTN, DM, and smoking, the RR decreased to 1.8. What is the correct interpretation?

A clinical trial on a new drug for glycemic control in diabetic patients. One of the participants develops severe hypoglycemia, but the researcher is concerned that stopping the drug might cause the study to fail. What is the most appropriate action?

An elderly patient with a history of hypertension and diabetes presented with chest pain and developed cardiac arrest. Despite resuscitation efforts, the patient passed away. What should be written in the medical report?

During a school trip, 30 out of 150 children developed gastroenteritis. What is the attack rate?