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Question: Your 22 year old male patient states during his review of
systems thathis scrotum is very enlarged and feels like it is full a
powerlifter and works as a trash collector. You suspect the patient likely
has which of the following diagnoses? A -Varicocele B -Meningocele C
-Rectocele D -Hydrocele
Answer:
A -Varicocele
Question: The point of maximum impulse (PMI) is MOST often
palpable in healthy adults when positioned in the supine or left lateral
decubitus position. Which one of the following locations is most
commonly described as the PMI in a healthy adult? A -Left 2nd
intercostal space, midaxillary line B -Left 5th intercostal space,
midclavicular line C -Right 4th intercostal space, midaxillary line D
-Right 2nd intercostal space, midclavicular line
Answer:
B -Left 5th intercostal space, midclavicular line
Question: A40 year old, female, African American patient presents for
history and physical. Upon your initial assessment, you notice she has
severe exophthalmos as pictured below. Which one of the following
diagnoses below would be the highest on your differential diagnose of
this physical examination finding? A -Bilateral conjunctivitis B
-Hyperthyroidism C -hypothyroidism D -Myexedma
Answer:
B -Hyperthyroidism
,Question: Your patient with a suspected diagnosis of COPD has been
seen by pulmonology and has underwent a pulmonary function test
(PFT) with spirometry. As the patient's primary healthcare provider, you
have been asked to explain the findings of the PFT to the patient in
afollow-up visit at which time the patient asks what the study was
evaluating. To describe the PFT to the patient in more useful terms, you
state that the large inspiration of air to the furthest extent they could
reasonably accomplish followed by a full exhalation is referred to as
which of the following measurements during the PFT? A -Forced
Expiratory Volume over 1 second (FEV1) B -Functional Reserve
Capacity C -Inspiratory Reserve D -Forced Vital Capacity
Answer:
D -Forced vital capacity
Question: Your patient has a diagnosis of Addison's disease. Which of
the following might you expect to find during examination? A
-Abdominal striae B -Dowager hump C -Low body temperature D
-Moon face
Answer:
B -Dowager hump
Question: The nurse practitioner's evaluation of a patient with Diabetes
Mellitus type 2 should include which of the following while evaluating
for end organ dysfunction of the disease? A -Renal function panel B
-Urinalysis C -Non-dilated eye exam D -All of these are appropriate
options
Answer:
D -All of these are appropriate options
Question: During your visit with a 19 year old patient for a college
health physical, your health history includes a diagnosis of angioedema.
What of the following parts of the body are were likely involved? A
-Isolated to the colon B -Anywhere in the enteral tract C -Chest D -Face
and Lips
Answer:
D -Face and Lips
,Question: Which of the following dermatologic lesions is precancerous
and likely due to prolonged exposure to UV-B? A -Actinic Keratosis B
-Basal cell carcinoma C -Verucca D -Seborrheic dermatitis
Answer:
A -Actinic Keratosis
Question: Based on your evaluation of ABCDE for melanoma, which
of the following represents a suspicous finding? A -Irregular borders B
-Symmetrical nature C -Brown color D -Diameter of 0.4 cm
Answer:
A -Irregular borders
Question: Your patient is complaining of hypersomnia, lack of
motivation, weight gain, and anhedonia. Suspecting a diagnosis of
clinical depression, you anticipate the patient will benefit from treating
their underlying deficit of which of the following neurotransmitters? A
-GABA B -Serotonin C -Dobutamine D -Glutamate
Answer:
B -Serotonin
Question: As a prudent nurse practitioner, the diabetic, hypertensive
patient you are seeing should be evaluated for early evidence of renal
damage from both diabetes and hypertension. Which of the following
assessment tools should the nurse practitioner order first for the
evaluation of early renal dysfunction secondary to diabetes or
hypertension? A -BUN/creatinine ratio B -Urinalysis with micro/macro
albumin C -Renal biopsy D -Urine sodium
Answer:
B -Urinalysis with micro/macro albumin
Question: While evaluating a patient in your clinic for a routine health
visit, you auscultate crackles in the poster left lower lobe, have the
patient cough, with follow-up auscultation revealing clear breath
sounds. Which one of the following would you suspect? A -Congestive
heart failure B -Atelectasis C -Laryngospasm D -Bronchiactasis.
Answer:
B -Atelectasis
, Question: Your 39 year old patient who has recently been hospitalized
for an appendectomy and is being seen in your clinic for post-operative
follow-up with primary care. On assessment, the patient complains of
some incisional pain and otherwise examination is normal, with the
exception of dull percussion sounds noted on the thorax over lung
tissue. Which of the following diagnoses would be explained by this
finding in post-operative patient? A -Left-sided heart failure B -Chronic
bronchitis C -Atelectasis D -Healthy patient with no coexising disease
Answer:
C -Atelectasis
Question: You are evaluating a 41 year old female patient in your clinic
with symptoms of right upper quadrant pain which worsens with deep
breathing. The patient exhibits a positive Murphy sign. These findings
are most consistent which one of the following? A -Appendicitis B
-Cholecystitis C -Crohn's flare D -Pancreatitis
Answer:
B -Cholecystitis
Question: In educating your patient about the non-pharmacologic
management of gastroesophageal reflux disease, you include teaching to
the patient that their heartburn is aggravated by al of the following
except which one? A -Activities including lifting or bending over B
-Alcohol intake C -Foods, such as citrus, onions and coffee D -Gastric
dumping, or increased emptying into the small intestines
Answer:
D -Gastric dumping, or increased emptying into the small intestines
Question: The patient is experiencing acute closed angle glaucoma.
Which of the following examination findings by the nurse practitioner is
most consistent with their diagnosis? A -Macular degeneration B
-Increase in intraocular pressure C -AV nicking D -Loss of aqueous
humor volume
Answer:
B -Increase in intraocular pressure
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Question: Your 22 year old male patient states during his review of
systems thathis scrotum is very enlarged and feels like it is full a
powerlifter and works as a trash collector. You suspect the patient likely
has which of the following diagnoses? A -Varicocele B -Meningocele C
-Rectocele D -Hydrocele
Answer:
A -Varicocele
Question: The point of maximum impulse (PMI) is MOST often
palpable in healthy adults when positioned in the supine or left lateral
decubitus position. Which one of the following locations is most
commonly described as the PMI in a healthy adult? A -Left 2nd
intercostal space, midaxillary line B -Left 5th intercostal space,
midclavicular line C -Right 4th intercostal space, midaxillary line D
-Right 2nd intercostal space, midclavicular line
Answer:
B -Left 5th intercostal space, midclavicular line
Question: A40 year old, female, African American patient presents for
history and physical. Upon your initial assessment, you notice she has
severe exophthalmos as pictured below. Which one of the following
diagnoses below would be the highest on your differential diagnose of
this physical examination finding? A -Bilateral conjunctivitis B
-Hyperthyroidism C -hypothyroidism D -Myexedma
Answer:
B -Hyperthyroidism
,Question: Your patient with a suspected diagnosis of COPD has been
seen by pulmonology and has underwent a pulmonary function test
(PFT) with spirometry. As the patient's primary healthcare provider, you
have been asked to explain the findings of the PFT to the patient in
afollow-up visit at which time the patient asks what the study was
evaluating. To describe the PFT to the patient in more useful terms, you
state that the large inspiration of air to the furthest extent they could
reasonably accomplish followed by a full exhalation is referred to as
which of the following measurements during the PFT? A -Forced
Expiratory Volume over 1 second (FEV1) B -Functional Reserve
Capacity C -Inspiratory Reserve D -Forced Vital Capacity
Answer:
D -Forced vital capacity
Question: Your patient has a diagnosis of Addison's disease. Which of
the following might you expect to find during examination? A
-Abdominal striae B -Dowager hump C -Low body temperature D
-Moon face
Answer:
B -Dowager hump
Question: The nurse practitioner's evaluation of a patient with Diabetes
Mellitus type 2 should include which of the following while evaluating
for end organ dysfunction of the disease? A -Renal function panel B
-Urinalysis C -Non-dilated eye exam D -All of these are appropriate
options
Answer:
D -All of these are appropriate options
Question: During your visit with a 19 year old patient for a college
health physical, your health history includes a diagnosis of angioedema.
What of the following parts of the body are were likely involved? A
-Isolated to the colon B -Anywhere in the enteral tract C -Chest D -Face
and Lips
Answer:
D -Face and Lips
,Question: Which of the following dermatologic lesions is precancerous
and likely due to prolonged exposure to UV-B? A -Actinic Keratosis B
-Basal cell carcinoma C -Verucca D -Seborrheic dermatitis
Answer:
A -Actinic Keratosis
Question: Based on your evaluation of ABCDE for melanoma, which
of the following represents a suspicous finding? A -Irregular borders B
-Symmetrical nature C -Brown color D -Diameter of 0.4 cm
Answer:
A -Irregular borders
Question: Your patient is complaining of hypersomnia, lack of
motivation, weight gain, and anhedonia. Suspecting a diagnosis of
clinical depression, you anticipate the patient will benefit from treating
their underlying deficit of which of the following neurotransmitters? A
-GABA B -Serotonin C -Dobutamine D -Glutamate
Answer:
B -Serotonin
Question: As a prudent nurse practitioner, the diabetic, hypertensive
patient you are seeing should be evaluated for early evidence of renal
damage from both diabetes and hypertension. Which of the following
assessment tools should the nurse practitioner order first for the
evaluation of early renal dysfunction secondary to diabetes or
hypertension? A -BUN/creatinine ratio B -Urinalysis with micro/macro
albumin C -Renal biopsy D -Urine sodium
Answer:
B -Urinalysis with micro/macro albumin
Question: While evaluating a patient in your clinic for a routine health
visit, you auscultate crackles in the poster left lower lobe, have the
patient cough, with follow-up auscultation revealing clear breath
sounds. Which one of the following would you suspect? A -Congestive
heart failure B -Atelectasis C -Laryngospasm D -Bronchiactasis.
Answer:
B -Atelectasis
, Question: Your 39 year old patient who has recently been hospitalized
for an appendectomy and is being seen in your clinic for post-operative
follow-up with primary care. On assessment, the patient complains of
some incisional pain and otherwise examination is normal, with the
exception of dull percussion sounds noted on the thorax over lung
tissue. Which of the following diagnoses would be explained by this
finding in post-operative patient? A -Left-sided heart failure B -Chronic
bronchitis C -Atelectasis D -Healthy patient with no coexising disease
Answer:
C -Atelectasis
Question: You are evaluating a 41 year old female patient in your clinic
with symptoms of right upper quadrant pain which worsens with deep
breathing. The patient exhibits a positive Murphy sign. These findings
are most consistent which one of the following? A -Appendicitis B
-Cholecystitis C -Crohn's flare D -Pancreatitis
Answer:
B -Cholecystitis
Question: In educating your patient about the non-pharmacologic
management of gastroesophageal reflux disease, you include teaching to
the patient that their heartburn is aggravated by al of the following
except which one? A -Activities including lifting or bending over B
-Alcohol intake C -Foods, such as citrus, onions and coffee D -Gastric
dumping, or increased emptying into the small intestines
Answer:
D -Gastric dumping, or increased emptying into the small intestines
Question: The patient is experiencing acute closed angle glaucoma.
Which of the following examination findings by the nurse practitioner is
most consistent with their diagnosis? A -Macular degeneration B
-Increase in intraocular pressure C -AV nicking D -Loss of aqueous
humor volume
Answer:
B -Increase in intraocular pressure
