Practice 100 Questions and Answers
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Question:
The whispered voice allows the examiner to screen for
Answer:
General hearing loss
Question:
A patient experienced a neck injury yesterday and presents to the NP with
aching paracervical pain and stiffness. Other complaints include dizziness,
malaise, and fatigue. These findings may be associated with
Answer:
Mechanical neck pain and whiplash
Question:
Fasciculations in atrophic muscles suggest
Answer:
A lower motor neuron defect
,Question:
When evaluating a patient for weakness of the upper extremities, bilateral
distal weakness is noted. This finding could be suggestive of
Answer:
Polyneuropathy
Question:
The nerve that provides sensation to the palm and palmar surface of most of
the thumb, second and third fingers, and half of the 4th digit is the
Answer:
Median nerve
Question:
Stools that appear black, tarry, and sticky are referred to as
Answer:
melena
Question:
A patient with cirrhosis develops portal HTN as indicated by
Answer:
Splenomegaly
,Question:
Which of the following is considered an extrinsic risk factor for falls in older
adults
Answer:
Psychoactive medications
Question:
The thoracic lymph duct drains lymphatic fluid from all the areas except the
Answer:
Right upper thorax
Question:
Which ethnicity is associated with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
deficiency
Answer:
African American
Question:
During pregnancy, which hormone is responsible for increasing insulin
resistance and hyperglycemia associated with diabetes
Answer:
Human placental lactogen
, Question:
On exam of a 6 week old infant, developmental hip dysplasia (DHH) is
suspected. If DHH is present it might be evidenced by
Answer:
Limited abduction of the affected leg
Question:
When should a vaginal swab for Group B strep be obtained in a pregnant
woman
Answer:
35-37 weeks
Question:
Percussion of the abdomen should be avoided when
Answer:
an abdominal aneurysm is suspected
Question:
Basic self care activities are referred to as
Answer:
activities of daily living