University FNP Questions with Verified
Answers
Ludwig's angina indicates which of the following? - ANSWERSSubmandibular infection
Which of the following is true regarding epistaxis? - ANSWERSAnterior form originates
from Kiesselbach's plexus.
A patient with bulging cheeks often described as "chipmunk" facies likely has which of
the following diseases? - ANSWERSmumps
A diffusely enlarged and firm thyroid is most suggestive of what diagnosis? -
ANSWERSHashimoto's disease
What does a bruit heard on auscultation over the thyroid suggest? - ANSWERSGraves'
disease
What sign associated with hyperthyroidism is found on physical examination? -
ANSWERSLid lag
What physical exam finding is most suggestive of otitis externa? - ANSWERSPain when
pulling on the ear
What is pterygium? - ANSWERSA wing of conjunctival tissue that extends toward the
cornea
What is the best way to position a patient for examination with a handheld
ophthalmoscope? - ANSWERSFace-to-face with the patient's eyes close to the height
of the examiner
What condition may interfere with visualization of the "red reflex?" -
ANSWERSCataracts
What is the normal cup to disc ratio when examining the optic nerve on a fundoscopic
exam? - ANSWERS1:3
What internal cause of eye pain is an ophthalmological emergency? -
ANSWERSClosed-angle glaucoma