PNP Exam Study Guide
Questions With Correct
Answers
A pediatric nurse practitioner is considering leaving primary care for a
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position in a mental health clinic
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which includes screening and managing medications for patients of all
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ages. Before making such a
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change in employment it is MOST important to consult the
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A. staff at the certification board.
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B. staff at the malpractice insurance carrier.
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C. professional organization's scope and standards of practice.
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D. state board of nursing's rules and regulations. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-D. state board of nursing's rules and regulations. | | | | | | |
The parents of a 2-year-old are concerned that their child is having
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temper tantrums in public settings.
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Which is the BEST response?
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,A. Modifying expectations when in a public place is acceptable to
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promote calming. |
B. The temper tantrum is an indication that the child is tired and needs a
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nap.
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C. Address any safety concerns while ignoring the child's display of
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behavior.
D. Respond to the tantrum with firm expectations for public behavior. -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-C. Address any safety concerns while ignoring
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the child's display of behavior.
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Which of the following has been identified as a potential cause of bowel
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perforation if ingested?
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A. jewelry beads
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B. latex balloons
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C. multiple magnets
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D. marbles - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-C. multiple magnets
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A 10 month old has had apparent abdominal pain for the past 4 hours.
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During episodes of pain, the infant
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screams inconsolably and draws his legs towards the abdomen, has
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vomited twice, but has had no | | | | |
diarrhea. Between episodes the infant is calm and quiet. The MOST
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likely diagnosis is:| |
A. appendicitis
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,B. acute gastroenteritis
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C. intussusception
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D. Meckel's diverticulum - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-C. intussusception
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A 10-month-old male is irritable and has lower extremity weakness on
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physical exam. Which of the
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following infant characteristics would prompt screening for rickets?
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A. African American ethnicity
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B. living below 40 degrees latitude
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C. recent relocation from Texas to Wisconsin
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D. breastfed supplemented with 18 oz (532 mL) formula per day -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A. African American ethnicity
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In addition to use of the supine position, which of the following is a
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sudden infant death syndrome risk
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reduction strategy to teach parents?
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A. use a humidifier in the room to avoid overheating
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B. allow co-sleeping to monitor infant sleep position
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C. give the infant a pacifier at bed and nap time
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D. use a device to maintain supine sleep position - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-C. give the infant a pacifier at bed and nap time | | | | | | | | | |
, The MOST common symptom of hepatitis A in a 14 month old is:
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A. ascites |
B. dark urine
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C. fever |
D. jaundice - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-C. fever
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Which of the following PRIMARY interventions assists in the prevention
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of adolescent depression?
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A. screen for co-morbid conditions
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B. discuss changes associated with adolescence
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C. recommend help from professionals rather than friends
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D. reassure that short-term depression and mood swings can be normal
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- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-B. discuss changes associated with
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adolescence
An adolescent presents with a complaint of chest pain. Which
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associated symptom MOST likely indicates that the underlying problem
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is of a non-cardiac origin?
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A. pain with palpation
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B. nausea |
C. palpitations
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D. syncope - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A. pain with palpation
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Questions With Correct
Answers
A pediatric nurse practitioner is considering leaving primary care for a
| | | | | | | | | | |
position in a mental health clinic
| | | | |
which includes screening and managing medications for patients of all
| | | | | | | | | |
ages. Before making such a
| | | |
change in employment it is MOST important to consult the
| | | | | | | | |
A. staff at the certification board.
| | | | |
B. staff at the malpractice insurance carrier.
| | | | | |
C. professional organization's scope and standards of practice.
| | | | | | |
D. state board of nursing's rules and regulations. - CORRECT
| | | | | | | | | |
ANSWER✔✔-D. state board of nursing's rules and regulations. | | | | | | |
The parents of a 2-year-old are concerned that their child is having
| | | | | | | | | | | |
temper tantrums in public settings.
| | | |
Which is the BEST response?
| | | |
,A. Modifying expectations when in a public place is acceptable to
| | | | | | | | | | |
promote calming. |
B. The temper tantrum is an indication that the child is tired and needs a
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
nap.
|
C. Address any safety concerns while ignoring the child's display of
| | | | | | | | | | |
behavior.
D. Respond to the tantrum with firm expectations for public behavior. -
| | | | | | | | | | | |
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-C. Address any safety concerns while ignoring
| | | | | | | |
the child's display of behavior.
| | | |
Which of the following has been identified as a potential cause of bowel
| | | | | | | | | | | |
perforation if ingested?
| | |
A. jewelry beads
| |
B. latex balloons
| |
C. multiple magnets
| |
D. marbles - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-C. multiple magnets
| | | | | |
A 10 month old has had apparent abdominal pain for the past 4 hours.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
During episodes of pain, the infant
| | | | |
screams inconsolably and draws his legs towards the abdomen, has
| | | | | | | | | |
vomited twice, but has had no | | | | |
diarrhea. Between episodes the infant is calm and quiet. The MOST
| | | | | | | | | | |
likely diagnosis is:| |
A. appendicitis
|
,B. acute gastroenteritis
| |
C. intussusception
|
D. Meckel's diverticulum - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-C. intussusception
| | | | | |
A 10-month-old male is irritable and has lower extremity weakness on
| | | | | | | | | | |
physical exam. Which of the
| | | |
following infant characteristics would prompt screening for rickets?
| | | | | | |
A. African American ethnicity
| | |
B. living below 40 degrees latitude
| | | | |
C. recent relocation from Texas to Wisconsin
| | | | | |
D. breastfed supplemented with 18 oz (532 mL) formula per day -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A. African American ethnicity
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In addition to use of the supine position, which of the following is a
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
sudden infant death syndrome risk
| | | |
reduction strategy to teach parents?
| | | |
A. use a humidifier in the room to avoid overheating
| | | | | | | | |
B. allow co-sleeping to monitor infant sleep position
| | | | | | |
C. give the infant a pacifier at bed and nap time
| | | | | | | | | |
D. use a device to maintain supine sleep position - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-C. give the infant a pacifier at bed and nap time | | | | | | | | | |
, The MOST common symptom of hepatitis A in a 14 month old is:
| | | | | | | | | | | |
A. ascites |
B. dark urine
| |
C. fever |
D. jaundice - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-C. fever
| | | | |
Which of the following PRIMARY interventions assists in the prevention
| | | | | | | | | |
of adolescent depression?
| |
A. screen for co-morbid conditions
| | | |
B. discuss changes associated with adolescence
| | | | |
C. recommend help from professionals rather than friends
| | | | | | |
D. reassure that short-term depression and mood swings can be normal
| | | | | | | | | |
- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-B. discuss changes associated with
| | | | | | | |
adolescence
An adolescent presents with a complaint of chest pain. Which
| | | | | | | | | |
associated symptom MOST likely indicates that the underlying problem
| | | | | | | | |
is of a non-cardiac origin?
| | | |
A. pain with palpation
| | |
B. nausea |
C. palpitations
|
D. syncope - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A. pain with palpation
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