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NSG6440 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
Treatment for epididymitis includes which of the following? Ans: scrotal
elevation
Which of the following medications for temporomandibular disorder has
the warning that patient should NOT drive while taking it? Ans: Elavil
After 6 months of Synthroid therapy, the clinician should expect which
result in the repeat thyroid-stimulating hormone studies? Ans: Normal
A 24- year old woman presents to the clinic with dysuria, dyspareunia,
and a mucopurulent vaginal discharge. Her boyfriend was recently
treated for nongonococcal urethritis. What sexually transmitted disease
has she most probable been exposed to? Ans: Chlamydia
Which of the following is the form of external otitis in which bacterial
infection extends from the auditory canal into the skull? Ans: Necrotizing
otitis
Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites? Ans: human
Which test is used to confirm a diagnosis of epididymitis Ans: ultrasound
of the scrotum
Which statement accurately describes the APRNs scope of practice? Ans:
This delineates the permissible boundaries of APRN professional practice
The nurse is working with a 65- year- old patient who was recently
diagnosed with hypertension. The patient is concerned about their
optimal health with their new diagnosis. Which nursing action is
necessary for health promotion with the patient? Ans: Discussing
appropriate stress management techniques
Which of the following would be a cause of neuropathic pain? Ans: post
herpetic pain
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Which theory regarding the aging process is linked to cancer and
Alzheimer's disease? Ans: oxidative damage
Which heart sound is associated with decreased elasticity of the left
ventricle in left ventricular hypertrophy? Ans: S4
Heart valve damage resulting from acute rheumatic fever is a long-term
sequelae resulting from infection with which of the following pathogens?
Ans: Group A streptococcus
A 21-year-old student presents with complaints of fatigue, headache,
anorexia and a runny nose, all of which began about 2 weeks ago. She
started taking vitamins and over-the-counter cold preparations but feels
worse. The smell of food makes her nauseated. Her boyfriend had
mononucleosis about 1 month ago, and she wonders if she might have it
also. Examination reveals cervical adenopathy and an enlarged liver and
spleen. Which of the following labs would be most helpful in the
differential diagnosis at this point? Ans: Antihepatitis D virus
What is the most common form of heart disease in a patient with atrial
fibrillation? Ans: Coronary artery disease associated with heart failure
A 15-year-old girl is seen in the clinic because she has not yet had her
first period. Which of the following questions would help the clinician
determine the cause? Ans: How long have you been underweight
The clinician is examining the back of Christian, a 15-year-old male. What
is the correct way for the clinician to check for hamstring flexibility?
Ans: Christian should stand straight and flex90 degrees forward at the
waist
Which statement is true regarding driving and patients with a seizure
disorder? Ans: After being seizure free for 6 months, patients may drive
Though common as people age, what concerning disease can dysphonia
be a cardinal sign for? Ans: Laryngeal cancer
You are using the CURB-65 clinical prediction tool to decide whether
Latisha, whom you have diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia
(CAP), should be hospitalized or treated at home. Which of the following
NSG6440 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
Treatment for epididymitis includes which of the following? Ans: scrotal
elevation
Which of the following medications for temporomandibular disorder has
the warning that patient should NOT drive while taking it? Ans: Elavil
After 6 months of Synthroid therapy, the clinician should expect which
result in the repeat thyroid-stimulating hormone studies? Ans: Normal
A 24- year old woman presents to the clinic with dysuria, dyspareunia,
and a mucopurulent vaginal discharge. Her boyfriend was recently
treated for nongonococcal urethritis. What sexually transmitted disease
has she most probable been exposed to? Ans: Chlamydia
Which of the following is the form of external otitis in which bacterial
infection extends from the auditory canal into the skull? Ans: Necrotizing
otitis
Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites? Ans: human
Which test is used to confirm a diagnosis of epididymitis Ans: ultrasound
of the scrotum
Which statement accurately describes the APRNs scope of practice? Ans:
This delineates the permissible boundaries of APRN professional practice
The nurse is working with a 65- year- old patient who was recently
diagnosed with hypertension. The patient is concerned about their
optimal health with their new diagnosis. Which nursing action is
necessary for health promotion with the patient? Ans: Discussing
appropriate stress management techniques
Which of the following would be a cause of neuropathic pain? Ans: post
herpetic pain
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Which theory regarding the aging process is linked to cancer and
Alzheimer's disease? Ans: oxidative damage
Which heart sound is associated with decreased elasticity of the left
ventricle in left ventricular hypertrophy? Ans: S4
Heart valve damage resulting from acute rheumatic fever is a long-term
sequelae resulting from infection with which of the following pathogens?
Ans: Group A streptococcus
A 21-year-old student presents with complaints of fatigue, headache,
anorexia and a runny nose, all of which began about 2 weeks ago. She
started taking vitamins and over-the-counter cold preparations but feels
worse. The smell of food makes her nauseated. Her boyfriend had
mononucleosis about 1 month ago, and she wonders if she might have it
also. Examination reveals cervical adenopathy and an enlarged liver and
spleen. Which of the following labs would be most helpful in the
differential diagnosis at this point? Ans: Antihepatitis D virus
What is the most common form of heart disease in a patient with atrial
fibrillation? Ans: Coronary artery disease associated with heart failure
A 15-year-old girl is seen in the clinic because she has not yet had her
first period. Which of the following questions would help the clinician
determine the cause? Ans: How long have you been underweight
The clinician is examining the back of Christian, a 15-year-old male. What
is the correct way for the clinician to check for hamstring flexibility?
Ans: Christian should stand straight and flex90 degrees forward at the
waist
Which statement is true regarding driving and patients with a seizure
disorder? Ans: After being seizure free for 6 months, patients may drive
Though common as people age, what concerning disease can dysphonia
be a cardinal sign for? Ans: Laryngeal cancer
You are using the CURB-65 clinical prediction tool to decide whether
Latisha, whom you have diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia
(CAP), should be hospitalized or treated at home. Which of the following
