AAOS Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
The government publication listing all drug in the US is called the:
a.) United states pharmacopeia
B.) Department of transportation reference guide
C.) US Pharmacology
D,) Nursing Drug reference
Correct Answer
A
Question 2
When treating a trauma patient who is in shock, LOWEST priority should be given to:
a. )spinal protection.
b.) thermal management.
c.) splinting fractures.
d.) notifying the hospital.
Correct Answer
c
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,Question 3
You are called to the beach for a 15 year old boy who is having trouble breathing. He tells you between gasps that he was
stung by something and that his body feels swollen. Just then, his mother runs up to you and puts an Epipen into your
hand. "Here" she says breathlessly. "This is his EpiPen. He needs this!" Would you administer the epinephrine to this
patient?
a.) Yes. Push the Epipen firmly against the patients thigh for several seconds
b.) No. The Epipen will make his condition worse
c.) Yes. Use the sublingual route
d.) No. His signs and symptoms contradict an epi injection
Correct Answer
A
Question 4
What does the "P" on the AVPU scale represent?
a. responsive to palpation
b. responsive to pain
c. responsive to provocation
d. responsive to palliation
Correct Answer
B
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,Question 5
Which stage of grieving commonly results in blame?
A.) Denial
B.) Anger, hostility
C.) Bargaining
D.) Depression
Correct Answer
B
Question 6
An acute spasm of the smaller airways associated with excessive mucus production and swelling is characteristic of:
a.) asthma
b.) chronic bronchitis
c.) emphysema
d.) severe acute respiratory syndrome
Correct Answer
A
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, Question 7
Which of the following statements is false regarding the assessment of patients with a language barrier?
a.) you should find an interpreter
b.) you should determine if the patient understands you
c.) your questioning should be lengthy and complex
d.) you should be aware of language diversity in your community
Correct Answer
C
Question 8
Children who make decisions based on their conscience are using what type of reasoning?
a.) postconventional
b.) psychosocial
c.) conventional
d.) preconventional
Correct Answer
A
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Question 1
The government publication listing all drug in the US is called the:
a.) United states pharmacopeia
B.) Department of transportation reference guide
C.) US Pharmacology
D,) Nursing Drug reference
Correct Answer
A
Question 2
When treating a trauma patient who is in shock, LOWEST priority should be given to:
a. )spinal protection.
b.) thermal management.
c.) splinting fractures.
d.) notifying the hospital.
Correct Answer
c
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,Question 3
You are called to the beach for a 15 year old boy who is having trouble breathing. He tells you between gasps that he was
stung by something and that his body feels swollen. Just then, his mother runs up to you and puts an Epipen into your
hand. "Here" she says breathlessly. "This is his EpiPen. He needs this!" Would you administer the epinephrine to this
patient?
a.) Yes. Push the Epipen firmly against the patients thigh for several seconds
b.) No. The Epipen will make his condition worse
c.) Yes. Use the sublingual route
d.) No. His signs and symptoms contradict an epi injection
Correct Answer
A
Question 4
What does the "P" on the AVPU scale represent?
a. responsive to palpation
b. responsive to pain
c. responsive to provocation
d. responsive to palliation
Correct Answer
B
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,Question 5
Which stage of grieving commonly results in blame?
A.) Denial
B.) Anger, hostility
C.) Bargaining
D.) Depression
Correct Answer
B
Question 6
An acute spasm of the smaller airways associated with excessive mucus production and swelling is characteristic of:
a.) asthma
b.) chronic bronchitis
c.) emphysema
d.) severe acute respiratory syndrome
Correct Answer
A
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, Question 7
Which of the following statements is false regarding the assessment of patients with a language barrier?
a.) you should find an interpreter
b.) you should determine if the patient understands you
c.) your questioning should be lengthy and complex
d.) you should be aware of language diversity in your community
Correct Answer
C
Question 8
Children who make decisions based on their conscience are using what type of reasoning?
a.) postconventional
b.) psychosocial
c.) conventional
d.) preconventional
Correct Answer
A
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