FNP Study PSI 2

A geriatric female presents for her annual examination. She has been on antihypertensive medications for over 20 years, with good control. Laboratory values are within normal ranges. The nurse practitioner is concerned about the patient's cardiac health risks, due her to weight and her waist circumference. According to the AHA guidelines, which of the following goals is expected for this patient? - answer-Physical activity for 30 minutes daily, for a minimum of 5 days a week The most common bacterial cause of cellulitis in patients with diabetes mellitus is: - answer-Staphylococcus aureus. A frail elderly patient presents with constipation. Which of the following normal physiologic changes seen with aging is the most likely cause? - answer-Decreased bowel muscle tone The most common sign of cervical cancer is: - answer-postcoital bleeding. A pediatric male is present with his mother, who states that he is extremely restless at night and constantly scratches his anal area. Which diagnostic procedure would confirm a diagnosis of pinworm infestation? - answer-Examination of transparent tape sample from perianal skin Congenital dysplasia of the hip: - answer-occurs more commonly in females. A patient on warfarin (Coumadin) therapy for recurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is about to have lumbar spinal fusion surgery. The patient's warfarin is put on hold starting 5 days prior to the surgery and subcutaneous Lovenox has been ordered for DVT prophylaxis until the resumption of the warfarin. The nurse practitioner knows that the patient's postoperative warfarin dose should be restarted based on the: - answer-baseline PT and INR values.