NR509 Final Test Questions with 100% Correct
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A 35-year-old female with a history of migraines presents to the clinic with worsening
symptoms for the past few weeks. She reports waking up at night with headaches and
nausea. Her only medication history is oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). Otherwise, she
states she is healthy. Which of the following actions if taken by the NP is the best next
step?
Take a further history and perform a very careful neurological exam
A grandmother is accompanying her 9-year-old granddaughter during a routine
physical examination. She asks you privately if her granddaughter has started puberty
yet. During the examination, the NP notes asymmetric projection of the areola and
nipple of the right chest to form a secondary mound above the level of the breast. The
left breast is underdeveloped. These assessment findings are consistent with which
Tanner Stage of development?
IV
Primary prevention is defined as which of the following?
Interventions designed to prevent disease
Based on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations, which
of the following statements is true about screening for breast cancer in average-risk
women?
Mammography is recommended every 2 years for women aged 50-74 with insufficient
evidence for screening women over the age of 75.
,Which of the following statements is true regarding recommendations by the eighth
Joint National Committee (JNC8) for adults aged 60 and older? Select all that apply.
Target blood pressure should be </= 150/90 mmHg but notes that if treatment results in SBP
<140 and is "well tolerated and without adverse effects to health or quality of live, treatment
does not need to be adjusted."
In those aged 80 or older, blood pressure targets of 140 to <150/70 to 80 appear optimal for
notable reductions in stroke, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality.
Which of the following is a useful strategy when examining young children between the
ages of 1 and 4?
Have the parent facilitate the exam (e.g., removing clothes, holding the child on lap).
The NP is completing the review of systems on a 4-month-old female during a routine
encounter. Which statement from the parent may indicate a cardiac problem in the
infant and require a more thorough subjective history?
"It often takes the baby more than 30 minutes to finish a bottle."
A 16-year-old male presents to the clinic with a history of a congenital right upper
eyelid drooping as represented in this image. He has no complaints and denies injury or
trauma. Which cranial nerve (CN) is involved in this condition?
Patient with eyelid drooping
CNIII
, Which cranial nerve (CN) innervates the muscles of the pharynx and provides sensory
fibers to portions of the tympanic membrane, auditory canal, pharynx, and the
posterior third of the tongue?
CN IX
The NP should suspect injury to which cranial nerve (CN) if a patient presents with
complaints of photosensitivity and uneven pupils after being struck in the eye with a
baseball?
CNIII
Which of the following statements is true regarding risks and rapid recognition of
suspected stroke? Select all that apply
Obesity doubles the risk of stroke even without associated glucose intolerance
Hypertension is the leading risk factor for both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
The combination of both receptive and expressive aphasia is a characteristic of which
type of speech disorder?
global aphasia
The NP is assessing a 42-year-old female who presents to the clinic with recurring
headaches. What is an effective question to ask the patient?
Do you have any aura prior to the headaches?
A 55-year-old female presents to the clinic with a headache. During the interview, which
of the following symptoms should prompt the NP to be concerned and investigate
further?
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A 35-year-old female with a history of migraines presents to the clinic with worsening
symptoms for the past few weeks. She reports waking up at night with headaches and
nausea. Her only medication history is oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). Otherwise, she
states she is healthy. Which of the following actions if taken by the NP is the best next
step?
Take a further history and perform a very careful neurological exam
A grandmother is accompanying her 9-year-old granddaughter during a routine
physical examination. She asks you privately if her granddaughter has started puberty
yet. During the examination, the NP notes asymmetric projection of the areola and
nipple of the right chest to form a secondary mound above the level of the breast. The
left breast is underdeveloped. These assessment findings are consistent with which
Tanner Stage of development?
IV
Primary prevention is defined as which of the following?
Interventions designed to prevent disease
Based on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations, which
of the following statements is true about screening for breast cancer in average-risk
women?
Mammography is recommended every 2 years for women aged 50-74 with insufficient
evidence for screening women over the age of 75.
,Which of the following statements is true regarding recommendations by the eighth
Joint National Committee (JNC8) for adults aged 60 and older? Select all that apply.
Target blood pressure should be </= 150/90 mmHg but notes that if treatment results in SBP
<140 and is "well tolerated and without adverse effects to health or quality of live, treatment
does not need to be adjusted."
In those aged 80 or older, blood pressure targets of 140 to <150/70 to 80 appear optimal for
notable reductions in stroke, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality.
Which of the following is a useful strategy when examining young children between the
ages of 1 and 4?
Have the parent facilitate the exam (e.g., removing clothes, holding the child on lap).
The NP is completing the review of systems on a 4-month-old female during a routine
encounter. Which statement from the parent may indicate a cardiac problem in the
infant and require a more thorough subjective history?
"It often takes the baby more than 30 minutes to finish a bottle."
A 16-year-old male presents to the clinic with a history of a congenital right upper
eyelid drooping as represented in this image. He has no complaints and denies injury or
trauma. Which cranial nerve (CN) is involved in this condition?
Patient with eyelid drooping
CNIII
, Which cranial nerve (CN) innervates the muscles of the pharynx and provides sensory
fibers to portions of the tympanic membrane, auditory canal, pharynx, and the
posterior third of the tongue?
CN IX
The NP should suspect injury to which cranial nerve (CN) if a patient presents with
complaints of photosensitivity and uneven pupils after being struck in the eye with a
baseball?
CNIII
Which of the following statements is true regarding risks and rapid recognition of
suspected stroke? Select all that apply
Obesity doubles the risk of stroke even without associated glucose intolerance
Hypertension is the leading risk factor for both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
The combination of both receptive and expressive aphasia is a characteristic of which
type of speech disorder?
global aphasia
The NP is assessing a 42-year-old female who presents to the clinic with recurring
headaches. What is an effective question to ask the patient?
Do you have any aura prior to the headaches?
A 55-year-old female presents to the clinic with a headache. During the interview, which
of the following symptoms should prompt the NP to be concerned and investigate
further?
