3 P'S EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS.
The groove of the metacarpophalangeal joint can be palpated by having the patient: - ANSWER- Flex his hand
When auscultating breath sounds in a patient who has left sided heart failure, the
breath sounds are: - ANSWER- vesicular with late inspiratory crackles in the dependent portions of the lungs
and resonant on percussion
The ankle-brachial index is a screening test used to assess a person's risk for - ANSWER- Peripheral artery disease
Olecranon bursitis may be caused by all of the following except - ANSWER- Frozen shoulder
In patients who have allergic rhinitis, the nasal mucosa appears: - ANSWER- pale
A term used to describe an increase in muscular bulk with diminished strength is - ANSWER- pseudohypertrophy
If abdominal pain persists when the patient raises his head and shoulders, the origin of
the tenderness is probably: - ANSWER- In the abdominal wall
On auscultation of the abdomen, rushes of high-pitched sounds are audible and coincide
with abdominal cramps. These findings are most consistent with - ANSWER- Intestinal obstruction
Ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus reveals tiny, round, red spots in and
around the macular area. These findings are consistent with - ANSWER- Microaneurysms
Symptoms of a subdural hematoma include: - ANSWER- Noticeable bleeding between the dura and the cerebrum on x-ray
On examination of the adult patient, symptoms of flexed posture, tremor, rigidity, and
shuffling gait are observed. These findings are consistent with - ANSWER- Parkinson's disease
When discussing the musculoskeletal system, all of the following statements related to articular structure disease are true except which one? - ANSWER- Articular disease is usually due to stiffness or pain
Focal tenderness over the trochanter confirms: - ANSWER- Bursitis
Assessing the neurological status of a child with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt should
include: - ANSWER- Use of the Glasgow coma scale
The earliest recognizable clinical manifestation(s) of cystic fibrosis in an infant is: - ANSWER- Salty taste on the skin
A reddish blue, irregularly shaped, solid and spongy mass of blood vessels that may be
present at birth and enlarge during the first 10 to 15 months is characteristic of a: - ANSWER- Cavernous hemangioma
The hamstring muscles flex the knee and are located on the: - ANSWER- Posterior aspect of the thigh
Ophthalmoscopic examination reveals dark specks noted between the fundus and the
lens. These specks are most likely: - ANSWER- Vitreous floaters
When performing the first Leopold maneuver on a pregnant woman, if the buttocks and
head are not easily palpated at the fundus, the fetus is said to be in: - ANSWER- Transverse lie
When performing a musculoskeletal examination, the nurse practitioner instructs the
patient to move his arm in front of his body. This motion of the shoulder girdle would be
an example of: - ANSWER- Flexion
To locate the twelfth rib, palpate: - ANSWER- Between the spine and the lateral chest
Walking on the toes and heels may reveal: - ANSWER- Distal muscular weakness in the legs
When performing a bimanual exam of the vagina, the examiner should lubricate the
index and middle fingers of a gloved hand. From a standing position, the fingers should
be inserted into the vagina while exerting pressure primarily - ANSWER- Posteriorly
During pregnancy, which hormone results in increased blood viscosity? - ANSWER- Erythropoietin
Resting tremors refer to those tremors that disappear: - ANSWER- With voluntary movement
A patient presents with complaints of bright red stools over the past week. This
symptom could be consistent with - ANSWER- Cancer of the sigmoid colon
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS.
The groove of the metacarpophalangeal joint can be palpated by having the patient: - ANSWER- Flex his hand
When auscultating breath sounds in a patient who has left sided heart failure, the
breath sounds are: - ANSWER- vesicular with late inspiratory crackles in the dependent portions of the lungs
and resonant on percussion
The ankle-brachial index is a screening test used to assess a person's risk for - ANSWER- Peripheral artery disease
Olecranon bursitis may be caused by all of the following except - ANSWER- Frozen shoulder
In patients who have allergic rhinitis, the nasal mucosa appears: - ANSWER- pale
A term used to describe an increase in muscular bulk with diminished strength is - ANSWER- pseudohypertrophy
If abdominal pain persists when the patient raises his head and shoulders, the origin of
the tenderness is probably: - ANSWER- In the abdominal wall
On auscultation of the abdomen, rushes of high-pitched sounds are audible and coincide
with abdominal cramps. These findings are most consistent with - ANSWER- Intestinal obstruction
Ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus reveals tiny, round, red spots in and
around the macular area. These findings are consistent with - ANSWER- Microaneurysms
Symptoms of a subdural hematoma include: - ANSWER- Noticeable bleeding between the dura and the cerebrum on x-ray
On examination of the adult patient, symptoms of flexed posture, tremor, rigidity, and
shuffling gait are observed. These findings are consistent with - ANSWER- Parkinson's disease
When discussing the musculoskeletal system, all of the following statements related to articular structure disease are true except which one? - ANSWER- Articular disease is usually due to stiffness or pain
Focal tenderness over the trochanter confirms: - ANSWER- Bursitis
Assessing the neurological status of a child with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt should
include: - ANSWER- Use of the Glasgow coma scale
The earliest recognizable clinical manifestation(s) of cystic fibrosis in an infant is: - ANSWER- Salty taste on the skin
A reddish blue, irregularly shaped, solid and spongy mass of blood vessels that may be
present at birth and enlarge during the first 10 to 15 months is characteristic of a: - ANSWER- Cavernous hemangioma
The hamstring muscles flex the knee and are located on the: - ANSWER- Posterior aspect of the thigh
Ophthalmoscopic examination reveals dark specks noted between the fundus and the
lens. These specks are most likely: - ANSWER- Vitreous floaters
When performing the first Leopold maneuver on a pregnant woman, if the buttocks and
head are not easily palpated at the fundus, the fetus is said to be in: - ANSWER- Transverse lie
When performing a musculoskeletal examination, the nurse practitioner instructs the
patient to move his arm in front of his body. This motion of the shoulder girdle would be
an example of: - ANSWER- Flexion
To locate the twelfth rib, palpate: - ANSWER- Between the spine and the lateral chest
Walking on the toes and heels may reveal: - ANSWER- Distal muscular weakness in the legs
When performing a bimanual exam of the vagina, the examiner should lubricate the
index and middle fingers of a gloved hand. From a standing position, the fingers should
be inserted into the vagina while exerting pressure primarily - ANSWER- Posteriorly
During pregnancy, which hormone results in increased blood viscosity? - ANSWER- Erythropoietin
Resting tremors refer to those tremors that disappear: - ANSWER- With voluntary movement
A patient presents with complaints of bright red stools over the past week. This
symptom could be consistent with - ANSWER- Cancer of the sigmoid colon
