CMN 577 STUDENT
QUESTION BANK EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM: QUESTION
AND ANSWERS UPDATED
2026 LATEST
The NP correctly identifies hematuria as more than _____ red
cells per high power field, documented on two or more
separate occasions.
a. Two
b. Three
c. Five
d. Ten - CORRECT ANSWER -*b. Three
,Rationale: Watnick and Dirkx (2015), p. 891. Rationale:
Usually detected incidentally by urine dipstick or clinically
after an episode of macroscopic hematuria. Diagnosis is
confirmed via microscopy. Hematuria in patients more than
40 years of age is a concern for malignancy.
What dermatologic lesion is considered to be premalignant?
a. seborrheic keratoses
b. blue nevi
c. lichen planus
d. actinic keratoses - CORRECT ANSWER -*d. actinic
keratoses
Rationale: -Seborrheic keratoses are not premalignant they
are benign lesions (Papadakis et al., 2015).
-Blue nevi are typically considered benign lesions (Papadakis
et al., 2015).
-Lichen planus is benign (Papadakis et al., 2015).
,*Actinic keratoses are the only lesions in question considered
premalignant
(Papadakis et al., 2015).
Which of the following is *not* a sign of acute appendicitis?
a. Positive McMurray test
b. Psoas sign
c. Obturator signn
d. Tenderness at McBurney Point - CORRECT ANSWER -
*a. Positive McMurray test
Rationale: *The McMurray test is used for evaluating the
knee (Papadakis et al., 2015).
-A positive psoas sign or obturator sign are suggestive of
appendicitis and warrant
further evaluation (Papadakis et al., 2015).
-Pain at McBurney point is indicative of appendicitis
(Papadakis et al., 2015).
, Papadakis, M. A., McPhee, S. J., & Rabow, M. W. (2015).
Current medical diagnosis & treatment
Which of the following is an effective intervention for the
PRIMARY prevention of hypertension?
a. Initiation of antihypertensive medication.
b. Performing weekly blood pressure readings.
c. Following the DASH diet
d. Participation in learning activities aimed at health promotion
activities such as weight
loss and exercise. - CORRECT ANSWER -*d. .
Participation in learning activities aimed at health
promotion activities such as weight loss and exercise.
Rationale: : Participation in health promotion education
regarding weight loss and exercise
is an effective primary preventative strategy for hypertension.
These interventions can deter the onset or acquisition of
hypertension (Pignone & Salazar, 2015).
QUESTION BANK EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM: QUESTION
AND ANSWERS UPDATED
2026 LATEST
The NP correctly identifies hematuria as more than _____ red
cells per high power field, documented on two or more
separate occasions.
a. Two
b. Three
c. Five
d. Ten - CORRECT ANSWER -*b. Three
,Rationale: Watnick and Dirkx (2015), p. 891. Rationale:
Usually detected incidentally by urine dipstick or clinically
after an episode of macroscopic hematuria. Diagnosis is
confirmed via microscopy. Hematuria in patients more than
40 years of age is a concern for malignancy.
What dermatologic lesion is considered to be premalignant?
a. seborrheic keratoses
b. blue nevi
c. lichen planus
d. actinic keratoses - CORRECT ANSWER -*d. actinic
keratoses
Rationale: -Seborrheic keratoses are not premalignant they
are benign lesions (Papadakis et al., 2015).
-Blue nevi are typically considered benign lesions (Papadakis
et al., 2015).
-Lichen planus is benign (Papadakis et al., 2015).
,*Actinic keratoses are the only lesions in question considered
premalignant
(Papadakis et al., 2015).
Which of the following is *not* a sign of acute appendicitis?
a. Positive McMurray test
b. Psoas sign
c. Obturator signn
d. Tenderness at McBurney Point - CORRECT ANSWER -
*a. Positive McMurray test
Rationale: *The McMurray test is used for evaluating the
knee (Papadakis et al., 2015).
-A positive psoas sign or obturator sign are suggestive of
appendicitis and warrant
further evaluation (Papadakis et al., 2015).
-Pain at McBurney point is indicative of appendicitis
(Papadakis et al., 2015).
, Papadakis, M. A., McPhee, S. J., & Rabow, M. W. (2015).
Current medical diagnosis & treatment
Which of the following is an effective intervention for the
PRIMARY prevention of hypertension?
a. Initiation of antihypertensive medication.
b. Performing weekly blood pressure readings.
c. Following the DASH diet
d. Participation in learning activities aimed at health promotion
activities such as weight
loss and exercise. - CORRECT ANSWER -*d. .
Participation in learning activities aimed at health
promotion activities such as weight loss and exercise.
Rationale: : Participation in health promotion education
regarding weight loss and exercise
is an effective primary preventative strategy for hypertension.
These interventions can deter the onset or acquisition of
hypertension (Pignone & Salazar, 2015).
