Final Exam - ANP 650 Adult Gerontology
Questions And answers 2025/2026
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ST segment elevation with deep, wide Q waves in lead II, III, and aVF are a sign of
which of the following correct answers Acute inferior MI
What is the treatment for a patient with a septic pressure ulcer correct answers Surgical
consult for debridement and antibiotics
Primary adrenal insufficiency most often occurs from correct answers autoimmine
adrenalitis
Which of the following is a statement/documentation/declaration of a patient's intent
regarding medical treatment correct answers Advanced directive
What does a positive Homan's sign indicate correct answers diagnosis of DVT
What is the most commonly used steroid to treat spinal cord compression correct
answers Solu-Cortef -- Hydrocortisone
What DVT prophylaxis should be used on a geriatric patient following abdominal
surgery correct answers Early ambulation
A 60 year old Caucasian female presents to the ER with heavy vaginal bleeding and
passage of several large clots earlier in the day. The ACNP performs a physical exam,
which reveals an enlarged, softened uterus and nodularity on the adnexa. The ACNP
suspects: correct answers Endometrial cancer
What is a common cause of insomnia in palliative care patients correct answers Anxiety
What is the goal of palliative care? correct answers Pain and distressing symptom
management
Maintaining quality of life
Integrating multiple aspects of alternative therapies to improve patient care
What type of pain occurs due to bone metastasis? correct answers Visceral pain
, A 39 year old male with no significant PMH presents to the ER with purulent sputum,
low grade fever without chills, mild dyspnea on exertion, and rare hemoptysis for the
past 4 days. What diagnostic finding would support your diagnosis of acute bronchitis?
correct answers Sputum gram stain and CNS: usually show gram negative diplococci
Which of the following is NOT an example of the AGACNP's involvement in research
and patient outcomes correct answers Peer review
ARE EXAMPLES: patient satisfaction, length of stay, mortality statistics
Which of the following criteria is NOT a requirement for acute rehab admission correct
answers Requiring two or more therapies
ARE REQUIREMENTS: able to follow commands, able to feed self, physical stamina for
3 hours therapy
Which of the following patients would benefit most from being admitted to an acute
rehab hospital? correct answers 42 year old female after biocartilage implantation
Which of the following medications id the current drug choice for an acute migraine
headache? correct answers Cafergot (ergotamine tartrate + caffeine)
You are taking admissions from the ER when you are consulted on a name that sounds
familiar. Upon chart review, you notice that she has been to the ER several times for
headaches, muscle aches, and fatigue over the past couple of months. Her history,
physical exam, imaging, and labs do not indicate cause. What should you do next?
correct answers Screen for depression
What medication can be used in conjunction with analgesics for the management of
pain related cancer? correct answers Amitriptyline
What is a common problem for patients with spinal stenosis? correct answers radiating
pain while sitting
a 52 year-old male is admitting to the hospital with hemoglobin og 6 gm/dL and high
reticulocyte count, as well as complaints of fatigue and dyspnea on exertion. What
disease/condition is NOT a differential diagnosis? correct answers Aplastic anemia
What is palliative care? correct answers Care that increases the quality of life for
patients with a chronic disease
What is the role of an AGACNP correct answers Educator
Consultant
Expert
Questions And answers 2025/2026
Save
ST segment elevation with deep, wide Q waves in lead II, III, and aVF are a sign of
which of the following correct answers Acute inferior MI
What is the treatment for a patient with a septic pressure ulcer correct answers Surgical
consult for debridement and antibiotics
Primary adrenal insufficiency most often occurs from correct answers autoimmine
adrenalitis
Which of the following is a statement/documentation/declaration of a patient's intent
regarding medical treatment correct answers Advanced directive
What does a positive Homan's sign indicate correct answers diagnosis of DVT
What is the most commonly used steroid to treat spinal cord compression correct
answers Solu-Cortef -- Hydrocortisone
What DVT prophylaxis should be used on a geriatric patient following abdominal
surgery correct answers Early ambulation
A 60 year old Caucasian female presents to the ER with heavy vaginal bleeding and
passage of several large clots earlier in the day. The ACNP performs a physical exam,
which reveals an enlarged, softened uterus and nodularity on the adnexa. The ACNP
suspects: correct answers Endometrial cancer
What is a common cause of insomnia in palliative care patients correct answers Anxiety
What is the goal of palliative care? correct answers Pain and distressing symptom
management
Maintaining quality of life
Integrating multiple aspects of alternative therapies to improve patient care
What type of pain occurs due to bone metastasis? correct answers Visceral pain
, A 39 year old male with no significant PMH presents to the ER with purulent sputum,
low grade fever without chills, mild dyspnea on exertion, and rare hemoptysis for the
past 4 days. What diagnostic finding would support your diagnosis of acute bronchitis?
correct answers Sputum gram stain and CNS: usually show gram negative diplococci
Which of the following is NOT an example of the AGACNP's involvement in research
and patient outcomes correct answers Peer review
ARE EXAMPLES: patient satisfaction, length of stay, mortality statistics
Which of the following criteria is NOT a requirement for acute rehab admission correct
answers Requiring two or more therapies
ARE REQUIREMENTS: able to follow commands, able to feed self, physical stamina for
3 hours therapy
Which of the following patients would benefit most from being admitted to an acute
rehab hospital? correct answers 42 year old female after biocartilage implantation
Which of the following medications id the current drug choice for an acute migraine
headache? correct answers Cafergot (ergotamine tartrate + caffeine)
You are taking admissions from the ER when you are consulted on a name that sounds
familiar. Upon chart review, you notice that she has been to the ER several times for
headaches, muscle aches, and fatigue over the past couple of months. Her history,
physical exam, imaging, and labs do not indicate cause. What should you do next?
correct answers Screen for depression
What medication can be used in conjunction with analgesics for the management of
pain related cancer? correct answers Amitriptyline
What is a common problem for patients with spinal stenosis? correct answers radiating
pain while sitting
a 52 year-old male is admitting to the hospital with hemoglobin og 6 gm/dL and high
reticulocyte count, as well as complaints of fatigue and dyspnea on exertion. What
disease/condition is NOT a differential diagnosis? correct answers Aplastic anemia
What is palliative care? correct answers Care that increases the quality of life for
patients with a chronic disease
What is the role of an AGACNP correct answers Educator
Consultant
Expert
