An APRN is working with a patient at an eating disorder clinic with a long history of anorexia
nervosa. Which health promotion intervention is appropriate? - ANSWER Recom-
mending daily calcium and vitamin D supplements
A patient meeting with an APRN for a fertility consultation culturally identifies as African
American. What health topic is important to review based on prevalence of disease? - AN-
SWER Sickle cell anemia
A patient with a BMI of 29 and family history of colorectal cancer. What primary recommen-
dation should the APRN make? - ANSWER Low-fat dietary intake daily
A patient undergoes surgical consultation for keloid formation. Which phase of wound heal-
ing is represented? - ANSWER Reconstruction
An APRN consulting with a new mother whose father-in-law has Huntington disease. What
additional information should be provided for this genetic transmission? - AN-
SWER Autosomal dominant diseases usually have a 50% recurrence risk
An older adult patient prescribed amitriptyline presents with impaired taste, fatigue, confu-
sion, and sodium level of 128 mEq/L. What endocrine disorder is the patient experiencing? -
ANSWER Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
A patient in ICU after head injury showing signs of increased intracranial pressure. Which
stage of intracranial hypertension should be diagnosed? - ANSWER Stage 2
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nervosa. Which health promotion intervention is appropriate? - ANSWER Recom-
mending daily calcium and vitamin D supplements
A patient meeting with an APRN for a fertility consultation culturally identifies as African
American. What health topic is important to review based on prevalence of disease? - AN-
SWER Sickle cell anemia
A patient with a BMI of 29 and family history of colorectal cancer. What primary recommen-
dation should the APRN make? - ANSWER Low-fat dietary intake daily
A patient undergoes surgical consultation for keloid formation. Which phase of wound heal-
ing is represented? - ANSWER Reconstruction
An APRN consulting with a new mother whose father-in-law has Huntington disease. What
additional information should be provided for this genetic transmission? - AN-
SWER Autosomal dominant diseases usually have a 50% recurrence risk
An older adult patient prescribed amitriptyline presents with impaired taste, fatigue, confu-
sion, and sodium level of 128 mEq/L. What endocrine disorder is the patient experiencing? -
ANSWER Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
A patient in ICU after head injury showing signs of increased intracranial pressure. Which
stage of intracranial hypertension should be diagnosed? - ANSWER Stage 2
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