NSG 6020 Midterm | Questions with 100% Verified Answers |
Latest Update 2026/2027
Question: 1. Hepatitis B vaccine series is typically completed by: A) Birth,
1-2 months, 6-18 months B) 2, 4, 6 months C) 12-15 months, 4-6 years D) Birth only
Answer: A) Birth, 1-2 months, 6-18 months
Question: 2. Rotavirus vaccine should never be started after: A) 15 weeks
of age B) 6 months of age C) 1 year of age D) 8 weeks of age
Answer: A) 15 weeks of age
Question: 3. DTaP series is given at which ages? A) 2, 4, 6, 15-18 months,
and 4-6 years B) Birth, 1, 6 months C) 12-15 months and 4-6 years D) 6, 10, 14 weeks
Answer: A) 2, 4, 6, 15-18 months, and 4-6 years
Question: 4. Tdap booster is recommended at: A) 11-12 years B) 4-6 years
C) 18 months D) 2 years
Answer: A) 11-12 years
Question: 5. MMR vaccine is given at: A) 12-15 months and 4-6 years B)
Birth and 6 months C) 2 and 4 months D) 15 weeks and 6 months
Answer: A) 12-15 months and 4-6 years
Question: 6. HPV vaccine series should ideally begin at age: A) 9-12 years
B) 18 years C) 2 years D) 6 months
Answer: A) 9-12 years
Question: 7. Tdap vaccine during pregnancy is recommended at: A) 27-
36 weeks gestation B) First trimester only C) Postpartum only
D) 6-12 weeks gestation
Answer: A) 27-36 weeks gestation
Question: 8. Zoster (shingles) vaccine is recommended starting at age: A)
50 years B) 18 years C) 65 years only D) 40 years
Answer: A) 50 years
Question: 9. Murphy's sign is elicited by: A) Pain and inspiratory arrest on
palpation of the RUQ B) Pain in the RLQ with LLQ palpation C) Pain with hip flexion against resistance D) Pain
with internal rotation of the hip
Answer: A) Pain and inspiratory arrest on palpation of the RUQ
Question: 10. A positive Murphy's sign is most indicative of: A)
Cholecystitis B) Appendicitis C) Pancreatitis D) Peptic ulcer disease
Answer: A) Cholecystitis
, Question: 11. Psoas sign is elicited by: A) Pain with hip flexion/extension
against resistance B) Pain with RUQ palpation C) Pain with LLQ palpation causing RLQ pain D) Deep palpation
of the epigastrium
Answer: A) Pain with hip flexion/extension against resistance
Question: 12. A positive psoas sign suggests: A) Appendicitis (retrocecal)
B) Cholecystitis C) GERD D) Irritable bowel syndrome
Answer: A) Appendicitis (retrocecal)
Question: 13. Rovsing's sign is elicited by: A) Palpation of the LLQ causing
pain in the RLQ B) Pain with hip rotation C) RUQ pain with inspiration D) Epigastric pain radiating to the back
Answer: A) Palpation of the LLQ causing pain in the RLQ
Question: 14. A positive Rovsing's sign indicates: A) Appendicitis B)
Cholecystitis C) Diverticulitis D) Pancreatitis
Answer: A) Appendicitis
Question: 15. Obturator sign is elicited by: A) Internal rotation of the
flexed hip B) External rotation of the hip C) Palpation of the LLQ D) Deep inspiration during RUQ palpation
Answer: A) Internal rotation of the flexed hip
Question: 16. A positive obturator sign suggests: A) Appendicitis or
pelvic abscess B) Cholecystitis C) GERD D) Hepatitis
Answer: A) Appendicitis or pelvic abscess
Question: 17. Polyuria is defined as: A) Excessive urination B) Excessive
thirst C) Excessive hunger D) Painful urination
Answer: A) Excessive urination
Question: 18. Polyphagia is defined as: A) Excessive hunger/eating B)
Excessive thirst C) Excessive urination D) Loss of appetite
Answer: A) Excessive hunger/eating
Question: 19. Polydipsia is defined as: A) Excessive thirst B) Excessive
urination C) Excessive hunger D) Difficulty swallowing
Answer: A) Excessive thirst
Question: 20. Polyuria, polyphagia, and polydipsia together are classic
signs of: A) Diabetes mellitus B) GERD C) Appendicitis D) Cholecystitis
Answer: A) Diabetes mellitus
Question: 21. Urge incontinence is characterized by: A) Sudden strong
urge to void with involuntary leakage B) Leakage with coughing or sneezing C) Constant dribbling D) Complete
inability to void
Answer: A) Sudden strong urge to void with involuntary leakage
Latest Update 2026/2027
Question: 1. Hepatitis B vaccine series is typically completed by: A) Birth,
1-2 months, 6-18 months B) 2, 4, 6 months C) 12-15 months, 4-6 years D) Birth only
Answer: A) Birth, 1-2 months, 6-18 months
Question: 2. Rotavirus vaccine should never be started after: A) 15 weeks
of age B) 6 months of age C) 1 year of age D) 8 weeks of age
Answer: A) 15 weeks of age
Question: 3. DTaP series is given at which ages? A) 2, 4, 6, 15-18 months,
and 4-6 years B) Birth, 1, 6 months C) 12-15 months and 4-6 years D) 6, 10, 14 weeks
Answer: A) 2, 4, 6, 15-18 months, and 4-6 years
Question: 4. Tdap booster is recommended at: A) 11-12 years B) 4-6 years
C) 18 months D) 2 years
Answer: A) 11-12 years
Question: 5. MMR vaccine is given at: A) 12-15 months and 4-6 years B)
Birth and 6 months C) 2 and 4 months D) 15 weeks and 6 months
Answer: A) 12-15 months and 4-6 years
Question: 6. HPV vaccine series should ideally begin at age: A) 9-12 years
B) 18 years C) 2 years D) 6 months
Answer: A) 9-12 years
Question: 7. Tdap vaccine during pregnancy is recommended at: A) 27-
36 weeks gestation B) First trimester only C) Postpartum only
D) 6-12 weeks gestation
Answer: A) 27-36 weeks gestation
Question: 8. Zoster (shingles) vaccine is recommended starting at age: A)
50 years B) 18 years C) 65 years only D) 40 years
Answer: A) 50 years
Question: 9. Murphy's sign is elicited by: A) Pain and inspiratory arrest on
palpation of the RUQ B) Pain in the RLQ with LLQ palpation C) Pain with hip flexion against resistance D) Pain
with internal rotation of the hip
Answer: A) Pain and inspiratory arrest on palpation of the RUQ
Question: 10. A positive Murphy's sign is most indicative of: A)
Cholecystitis B) Appendicitis C) Pancreatitis D) Peptic ulcer disease
Answer: A) Cholecystitis
, Question: 11. Psoas sign is elicited by: A) Pain with hip flexion/extension
against resistance B) Pain with RUQ palpation C) Pain with LLQ palpation causing RLQ pain D) Deep palpation
of the epigastrium
Answer: A) Pain with hip flexion/extension against resistance
Question: 12. A positive psoas sign suggests: A) Appendicitis (retrocecal)
B) Cholecystitis C) GERD D) Irritable bowel syndrome
Answer: A) Appendicitis (retrocecal)
Question: 13. Rovsing's sign is elicited by: A) Palpation of the LLQ causing
pain in the RLQ B) Pain with hip rotation C) RUQ pain with inspiration D) Epigastric pain radiating to the back
Answer: A) Palpation of the LLQ causing pain in the RLQ
Question: 14. A positive Rovsing's sign indicates: A) Appendicitis B)
Cholecystitis C) Diverticulitis D) Pancreatitis
Answer: A) Appendicitis
Question: 15. Obturator sign is elicited by: A) Internal rotation of the
flexed hip B) External rotation of the hip C) Palpation of the LLQ D) Deep inspiration during RUQ palpation
Answer: A) Internal rotation of the flexed hip
Question: 16. A positive obturator sign suggests: A) Appendicitis or
pelvic abscess B) Cholecystitis C) GERD D) Hepatitis
Answer: A) Appendicitis or pelvic abscess
Question: 17. Polyuria is defined as: A) Excessive urination B) Excessive
thirst C) Excessive hunger D) Painful urination
Answer: A) Excessive urination
Question: 18. Polyphagia is defined as: A) Excessive hunger/eating B)
Excessive thirst C) Excessive urination D) Loss of appetite
Answer: A) Excessive hunger/eating
Question: 19. Polydipsia is defined as: A) Excessive thirst B) Excessive
urination C) Excessive hunger D) Difficulty swallowing
Answer: A) Excessive thirst
Question: 20. Polyuria, polyphagia, and polydipsia together are classic
signs of: A) Diabetes mellitus B) GERD C) Appendicitis D) Cholecystitis
Answer: A) Diabetes mellitus
Question: 21. Urge incontinence is characterized by: A) Sudden strong
urge to void with involuntary leakage B) Leakage with coughing or sneezing C) Constant dribbling D) Complete
inability to void
Answer: A) Sudden strong urge to void with involuntary leakage