A 25 y/o male presents for his annual examination. His BMI is 22. He is concerned about his weight. Base on this
information, the APRN knows the most appropriate counsel for this patient is what? - Correct Answer Reassure the
patient he is a normal body weight. (Normal BMI 18-24.5)
Blood pressure
Correct: Dressing grooming and personal hygiene. LOC. Signs of distress. - Correct Answer The APRN is beginning
the exam of a patient. All the following areas are important to observe as part of the General survey except:
Blood pressure cuff is tightly fitted - Correct Answer A 55-year-old bookkeeper comes to the office for a routine visit.
The APRN note that on a previous visit for treatment of contact dermatitis, her blood pressure was elevated. She
does not have prior elevated reading and her family history is negative for HTN. The APRN measure her blood
pressure in the office today. WHich of the following factors can result in a false high reading.
conduction hearing loss - Correct Answer sound will lateralize to the affected ear
cone of light - Correct Answer 5 oclock in right/ 7 oclock in left ear
Cough - Correct Answer Common or concerning symtoms to inquire about in the General Survey and VS include all
of the following except.
External otitis (classic symptom of painful ear to touch) - Correct Answer A patient presents with ear pain, She is an
avid swimmer. The hx includes pain and drainage from the left ear. On exam, she has pain when the ear is
manipulated. The canal is narrowed and erythematous, with some white debris in the canal. The rest of the exam is
normal. Whats the diagnosis?
Give pt information about a reduction of fat, cholesterol, and calories because he is overwieght. - Correct Answer A
25 y/o radio announcer comes to the clinic for an annual examination. His BMI is 26. He is concerned about his
weight. Based on this information, what is appropriate counsel for the patient during the visit?
half the size - Correct Answer The ratio of size from cup to disc in the eye
Hematemesis - Correct Answer A pt c/o epistaxis. Which other cause should be considered?
Posterior cervical - Correct Answer The APRN notices exudates on her large tonsils. He/She does a careful lymphatic
examination and notices some scattered small, mobile lymph nodes just behind her sternocleidomastoid muscles b/l.
WHat group of nodes is this?
sensory/neuro hearing loss - Correct Answer sound will lateralize to the healthy ear
She can see at 20 feet what a normal person could see at 100 feet - Correct Answer A patient is assigned a visual
acuity of 20/100 in her left eye. Which of the following is true.
the fovea - Correct Answer Which are of the fundus is the central foal point for incoming images?
thyroid gland palpitation - Correct Answer always below the cricoid