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In the early stages of iron deficient anemias, blood studies show:
(a) macrocytic normochromic
(b) microcytic hypochromic
(c) normochromic normocytic
(d) pancytopenic hypocytic - ANSWER✔✔-(a) normochromic normocytic
A 14-year-old, male patient has some general concerns about eczema, as his twin brother was recently
diagnosed with this condition. The patient reports urticaria and a rash on his posterior knees bilaterally.
The three factors that put the patient at risk for eczema are a family history of eczema, a personal history
of allergic rhinitis, and a history of:
(a) asthma
(b) bee allergy
(c) otitis media
(d) psoriasis - ANSWER✔✔-(a) asthma
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A patient has hyperactive reflexes of the lower extremities. The adult-gerontology primary care nurse
practitioner assesses for ankle clonus by:
(a) firmly applying a low-pitched tuning fork to the lateral malleolus.
(b) flexing the leg at the knee, rotating it externally, and striking the Achilles tendon with the percussion
hammer.
(c) sharply dorsiflexing the foot and maintaining this position while supporting the knee.
(d) stroking the lateral aspect of the sole from the heel to the ball of the foot with the sharp end of the
percussion hammer. - ANSWER✔✔-(c) sharply dorsiflexing the foot and maintaining this position while
supporting the knee.
A 70-year-old, female patient is having her yearly evaluation. The adult-gerontology primary care nurse
practitioner gives which physical examination finding the highest priority for immediate treatment?
(a) Atrophy of vaginal rugae.
(b) Cystocele present.
(c) Palpable ovary.
(d) Pessary in place. - ANSWER✔✔-(c) Palpable ovary.
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The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner reminds a 16-year-old, male patient who just
received his driver's license to wear a seat belt at all times when in a car. The patient replies that he does
not need to wear a seat belt, because nothing will happen to him if he is involved in an automobile
collision. According to the health belief model, what chief component does the patient lack?
(a) Enabling factors.
(b) Motivation.
(c) Perceived role conflict.
(d) Perceived severity. - ANSWER✔✔-(d) Perceived severity.
The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner treats several patients for biological exposure. In
the patients' records, the nurse practitioner documents which epidemiological factors for each
exposure?
(a) Comorbidities and length of exposure.
(b) Location and event intensity.
(c) Mode of transmission and incubation.
(d) Premorbid conditions and surveillance rates. - ANSWER✔✔-(c) Mode of transmission and incubation.
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When disseminating research findings in a peer-reviewed journal, the adult-gerontology primary care
nurse practitioner:
(a) concludes that the study proves the hypothesis.
(b) excludes the discussion section, because the conclusion contains this information.
(c) recommends incorporating the results directly into clinical practice.
(d) uses the methodology section to support the validity of the study. - ANSWER✔✔-(d) uses the
methodology section to support the validity of the study.
A patient's adult child telephones the adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner to inquire about
the patient's illness. The patient's child reports that the parent relies upon the child to explain everything
to him or her. The nurse practitioner:
(a) asks the child to provide a copy of the patient's advance directive document.
(b) assures the child that the nurse practitioner can disclose requested information.
(c) informs the child that he or she must come to the clinic to discuss the parent's case.
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ANCC Practice Questions with correct
Answers 100% Pass
In the early stages of iron deficient anemias, blood studies show:
(a) macrocytic normochromic
(b) microcytic hypochromic
(c) normochromic normocytic
(d) pancytopenic hypocytic - ANSWER✔✔-(a) normochromic normocytic
A 14-year-old, male patient has some general concerns about eczema, as his twin brother was recently
diagnosed with this condition. The patient reports urticaria and a rash on his posterior knees bilaterally.
The three factors that put the patient at risk for eczema are a family history of eczema, a personal history
of allergic rhinitis, and a history of:
(a) asthma
(b) bee allergy
(c) otitis media
(d) psoriasis - ANSWER✔✔-(a) asthma
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A patient has hyperactive reflexes of the lower extremities. The adult-gerontology primary care nurse
practitioner assesses for ankle clonus by:
(a) firmly applying a low-pitched tuning fork to the lateral malleolus.
(b) flexing the leg at the knee, rotating it externally, and striking the Achilles tendon with the percussion
hammer.
(c) sharply dorsiflexing the foot and maintaining this position while supporting the knee.
(d) stroking the lateral aspect of the sole from the heel to the ball of the foot with the sharp end of the
percussion hammer. - ANSWER✔✔-(c) sharply dorsiflexing the foot and maintaining this position while
supporting the knee.
A 70-year-old, female patient is having her yearly evaluation. The adult-gerontology primary care nurse
practitioner gives which physical examination finding the highest priority for immediate treatment?
(a) Atrophy of vaginal rugae.
(b) Cystocele present.
(c) Palpable ovary.
(d) Pessary in place. - ANSWER✔✔-(c) Palpable ovary.
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The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner reminds a 16-year-old, male patient who just
received his driver's license to wear a seat belt at all times when in a car. The patient replies that he does
not need to wear a seat belt, because nothing will happen to him if he is involved in an automobile
collision. According to the health belief model, what chief component does the patient lack?
(a) Enabling factors.
(b) Motivation.
(c) Perceived role conflict.
(d) Perceived severity. - ANSWER✔✔-(d) Perceived severity.
The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner treats several patients for biological exposure. In
the patients' records, the nurse practitioner documents which epidemiological factors for each
exposure?
(a) Comorbidities and length of exposure.
(b) Location and event intensity.
(c) Mode of transmission and incubation.
(d) Premorbid conditions and surveillance rates. - ANSWER✔✔-(c) Mode of transmission and incubation.
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When disseminating research findings in a peer-reviewed journal, the adult-gerontology primary care
nurse practitioner:
(a) concludes that the study proves the hypothesis.
(b) excludes the discussion section, because the conclusion contains this information.
(c) recommends incorporating the results directly into clinical practice.
(d) uses the methodology section to support the validity of the study. - ANSWER✔✔-(d) uses the
methodology section to support the validity of the study.
A patient's adult child telephones the adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner to inquire about
the patient's illness. The patient's child reports that the parent relies upon the child to explain everything
to him or her. The nurse practitioner:
(a) asks the child to provide a copy of the patient's advance directive document.
(b) assures the child that the nurse practitioner can disclose requested information.
(c) informs the child that he or she must come to the clinic to discuss the parent's case.
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