Nurs 6540 Midterm Exam - Latest Version Updated 2023 (100% Correct Answers)

NURS 6540 MIDTERM EXAM 1. The most common cancer found on the auricle is: Basal Cell Carcinoma 2. Which of the following medication classes should be avoided in patients with acute or chronic bronchitis because it will contribute to ventilation-perfusion mismatch in the patient? A. Xanthines B. Antihistimines C. Steroids D. Anticholinergics 3. A 47 year old male patient presents to the clinic with a single episode of a moderate amount of bright red rectal bleeding. On examination, external hemorrhoids are noted. How should the nurse practitioner proceed? A. Instruct the patient on measures to prevent hemorrhoids such as bowel habits and diet. B. Order a topical hemorrhoid cream along with a stool softener. C. Refer the patient for a barium enema and sigmoidoscopy. D. Refer the patient for a surgical hemorrhoidectomy. 4. Which of the following patient characteristics are associated with chronic bronchitis? A. Overweight, cyanosis, and normal or slightly increased respiratory rate B. Underweight, pink skin, and increased respiratory rate C. Overweight, pink skin, and normal or slightly increased respiratory rate D. Normal weight, cyanosis, and greatly increased respiratory rate 5. A 65-year-old female with a past medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and polymyalgia rheumatica presents to urgent care with new onset left lower quadrant pain.