NSG 6420 FINAL EXAM 2025 WELL
RESEARCHED ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% DETAILED
VERIFIED AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ACTUAL BRAND-NEW EXAM
ALREADY GRADED A+
Ms. Smith, 37-year-old, comes to the clinic today
complaining of dull, throbbing bilateral headaches
almost every evening. You suspect she is experiencing:
- ....ANSWER...tension headaches
The following criterion is considered a positive finding
when determining whether a patient with asthma can be
safely monitored and treated at home: -
....ANSWER...Tachypnea greater than 30 breaths/minute
A patient has been prescribed metformin (Glucophage).
One week later he returns with lowered blood sugars
but complains of some loose stools during the week.
How should the nurse practitioner respond? -
....ANSWER...Reassure the patient that this is an
anticipated side effect
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,Cellulitis is a deep skin infection involving the dermis
and subcutaneous tissues. The nurse practitioner
suspects cellulitis in a 70-year-old Asian diabetic male
presenting with reddened
edematous skin around his nares. Which statement
below will the nurse practitioner use in her decision-
making process for the differential diagnosis pertaining
to reddened edematous skin? -
....ANSWER...Facial cellulitis is more common in people
>55
When teaching a group of older adults regarding
prevention of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms,
the nurse practitioner will include which of the following
instructions? - ....ANSWER...Raise the head of the bed
on blocks and take the proton pump inhibitor
medication at bedtime
Which of the following descriptions accurately
documents cellulitis? - ....ANSWER...Diffusely inflamed
skin that is warm and tender to palpation
Aortic regurgitation requires medical treatment for early
signs of CHF with: - ....ANSWER...ACE inhibitors
Your 77-year-old patient complains of frequent urination,
2
,hesitation in getting the stream started, and nocturnal
frequency of urination that is bothersome. On DRE, there
is an enlarged, firm, non-
3
, tender, smooth prostate. The clinician should recognize
these as symptoms of: -
....ANSWER...benign prostatic hyperplasia
When evaluating the expected outcome for a
hypothyroid elderly patient placed on levothyroxine, the
nurse practitioner will - ....ANSWER...Assess the TSH
in 4-6 weeks
When a patient presents with a skin-related complaint, it
is important to first: -
....ANSWER...Obtain a full history about the
development of the skin lesion prior to the physical
examination
Your 70-year-old patient has gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD). After a trial of lifestyle modifications
and antacids, the patient continues to have occasional
mild heartburn after occasional meals and at night. The
most appropriate next action is: - ....ANSWER...proton
pump inhibitors
A 70-year-old white male comes to the clinic with a
slightly raised, scaly, pink, and irregular lesion on his
scalp. He is a farmer and works outside all day. You
suspect actinic keratosis, but cannot rule out other
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RESEARCHED ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% DETAILED
VERIFIED AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ACTUAL BRAND-NEW EXAM
ALREADY GRADED A+
Ms. Smith, 37-year-old, comes to the clinic today
complaining of dull, throbbing bilateral headaches
almost every evening. You suspect she is experiencing:
- ....ANSWER...tension headaches
The following criterion is considered a positive finding
when determining whether a patient with asthma can be
safely monitored and treated at home: -
....ANSWER...Tachypnea greater than 30 breaths/minute
A patient has been prescribed metformin (Glucophage).
One week later he returns with lowered blood sugars
but complains of some loose stools during the week.
How should the nurse practitioner respond? -
....ANSWER...Reassure the patient that this is an
anticipated side effect
1
,Cellulitis is a deep skin infection involving the dermis
and subcutaneous tissues. The nurse practitioner
suspects cellulitis in a 70-year-old Asian diabetic male
presenting with reddened
edematous skin around his nares. Which statement
below will the nurse practitioner use in her decision-
making process for the differential diagnosis pertaining
to reddened edematous skin? -
....ANSWER...Facial cellulitis is more common in people
>55
When teaching a group of older adults regarding
prevention of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms,
the nurse practitioner will include which of the following
instructions? - ....ANSWER...Raise the head of the bed
on blocks and take the proton pump inhibitor
medication at bedtime
Which of the following descriptions accurately
documents cellulitis? - ....ANSWER...Diffusely inflamed
skin that is warm and tender to palpation
Aortic regurgitation requires medical treatment for early
signs of CHF with: - ....ANSWER...ACE inhibitors
Your 77-year-old patient complains of frequent urination,
2
,hesitation in getting the stream started, and nocturnal
frequency of urination that is bothersome. On DRE, there
is an enlarged, firm, non-
3
, tender, smooth prostate. The clinician should recognize
these as symptoms of: -
....ANSWER...benign prostatic hyperplasia
When evaluating the expected outcome for a
hypothyroid elderly patient placed on levothyroxine, the
nurse practitioner will - ....ANSWER...Assess the TSH
in 4-6 weeks
When a patient presents with a skin-related complaint, it
is important to first: -
....ANSWER...Obtain a full history about the
development of the skin lesion prior to the physical
examination
Your 70-year-old patient has gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD). After a trial of lifestyle modifications
and antacids, the patient continues to have occasional
mild heartburn after occasional meals and at night. The
most appropriate next action is: - ....ANSWER...proton
pump inhibitors
A 70-year-old white male comes to the clinic with a
slightly raised, scaly, pink, and irregular lesion on his
scalp. He is a farmer and works outside all day. You
suspect actinic keratosis, but cannot rule out other
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