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When examining the skin, multiple areas of circumscribed elevations of the skin filled with
serous fluid measuring approximately 0.5cm were noted. These types of lesions could be
seen in: CORRECT ANS>> a. Herpes simplex or varicella
The principal muscles involved when closing the mouth are innervated by which cranial
nerve? CORRECT ANS>> a. Cranial nerve V (Trigeminal)
The structure that creates a channel for the vertebral artery is known as the: CORRECT ANS>>
Transverse Foramen
Which of the following is NOT a compliant patient with type 1 diabetes? CORRECT ANS>>
Polycythemia
When suspecting pediculosis capitis, the chief complaint is: CORRECT ANS>> Itching
The structure that appears as the large swelling posteriorly on the superior ramus of the
ischium and bears most of the weight in sitting, is known as the: CORRECT ANS>> Ischial
tuberosity
When percussing the posterior chest, which one of the following techniques would be
omitted? CORRECT ANS>> Percuss areas over the scapulae
On examination of the pupils, both are round but the right pupil appears larger than the left
and reacts much slower to light. This condition may be indicative of: CORRECT ANS>> A tonic
pupil
During the type of seizure activity, the patient experiences partial seizures that resemble
tonic-clonic seizures. The patient may recall the aura and unilateral neurologic deficit is
present during the postictal period. This type of seizure activity is referred to as a: CORRECT
ANS>> focal seizure that becomes generalized
A female patient complains of weakness in both arms when transferring the wet clothes from
, the washer and placing them in the dryer. This finding could be suggestive of which type of
weakness pattern? CORRECT ANS>> Symmetric
To palpate the right ovary when performing the bimanual vaginal exam, the abdominal hand
should be on the right lower quadrant and the pelvic hand needs to be: CORRECT ANS>> In the
right lateral fornix
A serious disturbance in a person's mental abilities that results in a decreased
awareness of one's environment and confused thinking is referred to as: CORRECT ANS>>
Delirium
Which of the following screening tests for hearing loss can detect both sensorineural and
conductive hearing loss? CORRECT ANS>> Weber test
Located on the anterior aspect of the distal femur, the patella slides on this groove during
flexion and extension of the knee. The name of this groove is the: CORRECT ANS>> Trochlear
groove
An 86-year-old man with uncontrolled hypertension presents with sudden, intense left lower
abdominal pain that radiates to the back. The pain is associated with a tearing sensation.
These findings are MOST likely associated with: CORRECT ANS>> An abdominal aortic
aneurysm (AAA)
Ophthalmoscopic examination reveals dark specks noted between the fundus and the lens.
These specks are most likely: CORRECT ANS>> 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: CORRECT ANS>> 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: CORRECT ANS>> Flexion
To locate the twelfth rib, palpate: CORRECT ANS>> Between the spine and the lateral chest
Walking on the toes and heels may reveal: CORRECT ANS>> Distal muscular weakness in the
legs