Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Exam with
Verified Question and Answer
ST segment elevation with deep, wide Q waves in lead II, III, and if are a sign of which of the
following - Correct Answer -Acute inferior MI
What is the treatment for a patient with a septic pressure ulcer - Correct Answer -Surgical consult
for debridement and antibiotics?
Primary adrenal insufficiency most often occurs from - Correct Answer -autoimmune adrenolytic
Which of the following is a statement/documentation/declaration of a patient's intent regarding
medical treatment - Correct Answer -Advanced directive
What does a positive Homan's sign indicate - Correct Answer -diagnosis of DVT
What is the most commonly used steroid to treat spinal cord compression - Correct Answer -
Solu-Cortef -- Hydrocortisone
What DVT prophylaxis should be used on a geriatric patient following abdominal surgery -
Correct Answer -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 Answer -
Endometrial cancer
What is a common cause of insomnia in palliative care patients - Correct Answer -Anxiety?
What is the goal of palliative care? - Correct Answer -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 Answer -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 Answer -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 Answer -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 Answer
-Requiring two or more therapies
ARE REQUIREMENTS: able to follow commands, able to feed self, physical stamina for 3 hours
therapy
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Verified Question and Answer
ST segment elevation with deep, wide Q waves in lead II, III, and if are a sign of which of the
following - Correct Answer -Acute inferior MI
What is the treatment for a patient with a septic pressure ulcer - Correct Answer -Surgical consult
for debridement and antibiotics?
Primary adrenal insufficiency most often occurs from - Correct Answer -autoimmune adrenolytic
Which of the following is a statement/documentation/declaration of a patient's intent regarding
medical treatment - Correct Answer -Advanced directive
What does a positive Homan's sign indicate - Correct Answer -diagnosis of DVT
What is the most commonly used steroid to treat spinal cord compression - Correct Answer -
Solu-Cortef -- Hydrocortisone
What DVT prophylaxis should be used on a geriatric patient following abdominal surgery -
Correct Answer -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 Answer -
Endometrial cancer
What is a common cause of insomnia in palliative care patients - Correct Answer -Anxiety?
What is the goal of palliative care? - Correct Answer -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 Answer -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 Answer -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 Answer -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 Answer
-Requiring two or more therapies
ARE REQUIREMENTS: able to follow commands, able to feed self, physical stamina for 3 hours
therapy
1
