Practice Exam questions from Leik
During a PE, the NP instructs patient to make a fist by folding his thumb and then covering the
thumb w/other fingers. The patient c/o pain (positive Finkelstein's sign). Which of the following
conditions is this test indicative of:
a. Depuytren's contracture
b. DeQuervain's tenosynovitis
c. a "trigger" finger
d. a severe case of carpal tunnel syndrome - ANSb. DeQuervain's tenosynovitis
Which of the following is true regarding claims-based professional malpractice insurance:
a. all malpractice claims made are paid as long as the NP is in active practice
b. claims made during the past insured periods are covered as long as the NP is currently
enrolled in the malpractice insurance program with the company
c. even though the NP is no longer insured by the same insurance company, any claims made
against her on the dates that her malpractice insurance was active is still eligible for coverage
d. malpractice insurance will pay claims that are elegible if the NP is found to be not at fault -
ANSc. even though the NP is no longer insured by the same insurance company, any claims
made against her on the dates that her malpractice insurance was active is still eligible for
coverage
Which is true regarding the serum glycosylate hemoglobin test:
a. it's the average blood glucose level during the previous 3 months
b. it detects the fasting blood glucose level in the previous 3 months
c. it's a test used to detect amount of glucose and lactose in the blood
d. the test is more sensitive in type 2 diabetes than in type 1 - ANSa. it's the average blood
glucose level during the previous 3 months
A 21y/o female who is complaining of random palpitations associated with dizziness is
diagnosed w/mitral valve prolapse by the NP. Her echo reveals reveals redundant and thickened
leaflets. On PE, a grade III/VI systolic murmur with an ejection click is noted. Which of the
following is a true statement regarding this condition:
a. endocarditis prophylaxis is indicated for some dental, urologic, and GI invasive procedures
b. No endocarditis prophylaxis is indicated for any procedures
c. warfarin sodium (Coumadin) is always indicated for older patients
d. endocarditis prophylaxis is necessary for dental procedures only - ANSb. No endocarditis
prophylaxis is indicated for any procedures
All of the following services are covered under Medicare A except:
a. inpatient hospitalizations
b. meds administered while hospitalized
c. nursing home care
During a PE, the NP instructs patient to make a fist by folding his thumb and then covering the
thumb w/other fingers. The patient c/o pain (positive Finkelstein's sign). Which of the following
conditions is this test indicative of:
a. Depuytren's contracture
b. DeQuervain's tenosynovitis
c. a "trigger" finger
d. a severe case of carpal tunnel syndrome - ANSb. DeQuervain's tenosynovitis
Which of the following is true regarding claims-based professional malpractice insurance:
a. all malpractice claims made are paid as long as the NP is in active practice
b. claims made during the past insured periods are covered as long as the NP is currently
enrolled in the malpractice insurance program with the company
c. even though the NP is no longer insured by the same insurance company, any claims made
against her on the dates that her malpractice insurance was active is still eligible for coverage
d. malpractice insurance will pay claims that are elegible if the NP is found to be not at fault -
ANSc. even though the NP is no longer insured by the same insurance company, any claims
made against her on the dates that her malpractice insurance was active is still eligible for
coverage
Which is true regarding the serum glycosylate hemoglobin test:
a. it's the average blood glucose level during the previous 3 months
b. it detects the fasting blood glucose level in the previous 3 months
c. it's a test used to detect amount of glucose and lactose in the blood
d. the test is more sensitive in type 2 diabetes than in type 1 - ANSa. it's the average blood
glucose level during the previous 3 months
A 21y/o female who is complaining of random palpitations associated with dizziness is
diagnosed w/mitral valve prolapse by the NP. Her echo reveals reveals redundant and thickened
leaflets. On PE, a grade III/VI systolic murmur with an ejection click is noted. Which of the
following is a true statement regarding this condition:
a. endocarditis prophylaxis is indicated for some dental, urologic, and GI invasive procedures
b. No endocarditis prophylaxis is indicated for any procedures
c. warfarin sodium (Coumadin) is always indicated for older patients
d. endocarditis prophylaxis is necessary for dental procedures only - ANSb. No endocarditis
prophylaxis is indicated for any procedures
All of the following services are covered under Medicare A except:
a. inpatient hospitalizations
b. meds administered while hospitalized
c. nursing home care
