Final Exam - ANP 650 Adult Gerontology I Certified Exam
Final Exam - ANP 650 Adult Gerontology I Certified Exam
with Correct Questions and Answers
ST segment elevation with deep, wide Q waves in lead II, III, and aVF are a sign of which of the
following - Correct Answer- Acute inferior MI
What is the treatment for a patient with a septic pressure ulcer - Correct Answer- Surgical consult
for debridement and antibiotics
Primary adrenal insufficiency most often occurs from - Correct Answer- autoimmine adrenalitis
Which of the following is a statement/documentation/declaration of a patient's intent regarding
medical treatment - Correct Answer- Advanced directive
What does a positive Homan's sign indicate - Correct Answer- diagnosis of DVT
What is the most commonly used steroid to treat spinal cord compression - Correct Answer-
Solu-Cortef -- Hydrocortisone
What DVT prophylaxis should be used on a geriatric patient following abdominal surgery -
Correct Answer- Early ambulation
A 60 year old Caucasian female presents to the ER with heavy vaginal bleeding and passage of
several large clots earlier in the day. The ACNP performs a physical exam, which reveals an
enlarged, softened uterus and nodularity on the adnexa. The ACNP suspects: - Correct Answer-
Endometrial cancer
What is a common cause of insomnia in palliative care patients - Correct Answer- Anxiety
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, Final Exam - ANP 650 Adult Gerontology I Certified Exam
What is the goal of palliative care? - Correct Answer- Pain and distressing symptom management
Maintaining quality of life
Integrating multiple aspects of alternative therapies to improve patient care
What type of pain occurs due to bone metastasis? - Correct Answer- Visceral pain
A 39 year old male with no significant PMH presents to the ER with purulent sputum, low grade
fever without chills, mild dyspnea on exertion, and rare hemoptysis for the past 4 days. What
diagnostic finding would support your diagnosis of acute bronchitis? - Correct Answer- Sputum
gram stain and CNS: usually show gram negative diplococci
Which of the following is NOT an example of the AGACNP's involvement in research and
patient outcomes - Correct Answer- Peer review
ARE EXAMPLES: patient satisfaction, length of stay, mortality statistics
Which of the following criteria is NOT a requirement for acute rehab admission - Correct
Answer- Requiring two or more therapies
ARE REQUIREMENTS: able to follow commands, able to feed self, physical stamina for 3
hours therapy
Which of the following patients would benefit most from being admitted to an acute rehab
hospital? - Correct Answer- 42 year old female after biocartilage implantation
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Final Exam - ANP 650 Adult Gerontology I Certified Exam
with Correct Questions and Answers
ST segment elevation with deep, wide Q waves in lead II, III, and aVF are a sign of which of the
following - Correct Answer- Acute inferior MI
What is the treatment for a patient with a septic pressure ulcer - Correct Answer- Surgical consult
for debridement and antibiotics
Primary adrenal insufficiency most often occurs from - Correct Answer- autoimmine adrenalitis
Which of the following is a statement/documentation/declaration of a patient's intent regarding
medical treatment - Correct Answer- Advanced directive
What does a positive Homan's sign indicate - Correct Answer- diagnosis of DVT
What is the most commonly used steroid to treat spinal cord compression - Correct Answer-
Solu-Cortef -- Hydrocortisone
What DVT prophylaxis should be used on a geriatric patient following abdominal surgery -
Correct Answer- Early ambulation
A 60 year old Caucasian female presents to the ER with heavy vaginal bleeding and passage of
several large clots earlier in the day. The ACNP performs a physical exam, which reveals an
enlarged, softened uterus and nodularity on the adnexa. The ACNP suspects: - Correct Answer-
Endometrial cancer
What is a common cause of insomnia in palliative care patients - Correct Answer- Anxiety
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, Final Exam - ANP 650 Adult Gerontology I Certified Exam
What is the goal of palliative care? - Correct Answer- Pain and distressing symptom management
Maintaining quality of life
Integrating multiple aspects of alternative therapies to improve patient care
What type of pain occurs due to bone metastasis? - Correct Answer- Visceral pain
A 39 year old male with no significant PMH presents to the ER with purulent sputum, low grade
fever without chills, mild dyspnea on exertion, and rare hemoptysis for the past 4 days. What
diagnostic finding would support your diagnosis of acute bronchitis? - Correct Answer- Sputum
gram stain and CNS: usually show gram negative diplococci
Which of the following is NOT an example of the AGACNP's involvement in research and
patient outcomes - Correct Answer- Peer review
ARE EXAMPLES: patient satisfaction, length of stay, mortality statistics
Which of the following criteria is NOT a requirement for acute rehab admission - Correct
Answer- Requiring two or more therapies
ARE REQUIREMENTS: able to follow commands, able to feed self, physical stamina for 3
hours therapy
Which of the following patients would benefit most from being admitted to an acute rehab
hospital? - Correct Answer- 42 year old female after biocartilage implantation
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