FIRST EXAM EDGE - ANCC PREP TEST
PART 1.
Correct answer:
Amblyopia has no effect on childhood development.
This statement is not accurate. Amblyopia is detrimental to childhood development. It is
also detrimental to education achievement and self-esteem. - Which of the following
statements about the complications of amblyopia is not accurate?
check all answers that apply
It is currently believed that the sensitive period for amblyopia is younger than 10 years
of age.
The most common reason for failure of amblyopia therapy is non-compliance.
Amblyopia has no effect on childhood development.
Amblyopia causes monocular vision loss.
lazy eye - What is Amblyopia -
Correct Answer:
oral corticosteroid
Pramoxine, topical anesthetics, topical steroids, and oral antihistamines are normal
treatment for pruritus. However, if the pruritus is more severe and there is swelling in
the area, an oral corticosteroid would be most effective. - You have a patient whose
pruritic skin condition is manifesting with severe pruritus and swelling. Which of the
following treatments would be most effective for this patient?
Pramoxine
oral corticosteroid
oral antihistamine
any topical anesthetic
Correct Answer:
,The NP must respect confidentiality but it does not have to be formally discussed with
the patient.
Confidentiality requires that the provider discuss confidentiality issues with patients.
They must establish consent, and clarify any questions about disclosure of information.
- The patient and his family have a right to assume that information given to the NP will
not be disclosed. This means all of the following EXCEPT:
Verbal information is covered by confidentiality.
Written information is covered by confidentiality.
The individual's right to privacy is respected when responding to a request for a
patient's medical record.
The NP must respect confidentiality but it does not have to be formally discussed with
the patient.
Correct answer:
asking the patient to clench his or her teeth
Part of inspecting the face and head of a patient is testing the masseter muscle. During
an extra-oral examination, stand near the patient and visually inspect and bilaterally
palpate the muscle. Place the fingers of each hand over the muscle and ask the patient
to clench his or her teeth several times. - You would test a patient's masseter muscle by
doing which of the following?
palpating the scalp
tapping on the forehead
asking the patient to stand quickly
asking the patient to clench his or her teeth
The Correct answer is:
Decrease in systemic vascular resistance
Calcium channel blockers depress the rate of discharge from the sinoatrial node and
conduction velocity through the atrioventricular node, causing a decrease in heart rate.
In addition, they relax the coronary and systemic arteries, producing vasodilatation and
decreased myocardial contractility. - The nurse practitioner has a patient on verapamil
(Calan SR) and is monitoring the patient for therapeutic effects. He understands that
with verapamil you should assess for:
, decrease in systemic vascular resistance
increase in heart rate
decrease in ventricular premature beats
increase in blood pressure
Correct answer:
amenorrhea
This is a presumptive sign of pregnancy, along with fatigue, nausea, breast changes,
urinary frequency, and a slight increase in body temperature. The other choices are
probable signs of pregnancy. - Which of the following would be considered a
presumptive sign of pregnancy?
amenorrhea
Goodell's sign
Hegar's sign
ballottement
Correct Answer:
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Braces
Corticosteroid injections
The x-ray image above would be considered an example of one knee with a knee
replacement and the other with osteoarthritis.
The treatments for osteoarthritis would include:
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Pain relievers
Weight loss
Exercise
Corticosteroid injections
Acupuncture
Supplements such as glucosamine
Braces
Physical/occupational therapy
Surgery - Which of the following treatments would be considered correct for the
osteoarthritis on the left in the x-ray image above?
check all answers that apply
PART 1.
Correct answer:
Amblyopia has no effect on childhood development.
This statement is not accurate. Amblyopia is detrimental to childhood development. It is
also detrimental to education achievement and self-esteem. - Which of the following
statements about the complications of amblyopia is not accurate?
check all answers that apply
It is currently believed that the sensitive period for amblyopia is younger than 10 years
of age.
The most common reason for failure of amblyopia therapy is non-compliance.
Amblyopia has no effect on childhood development.
Amblyopia causes monocular vision loss.
lazy eye - What is Amblyopia -
Correct Answer:
oral corticosteroid
Pramoxine, topical anesthetics, topical steroids, and oral antihistamines are normal
treatment for pruritus. However, if the pruritus is more severe and there is swelling in
the area, an oral corticosteroid would be most effective. - You have a patient whose
pruritic skin condition is manifesting with severe pruritus and swelling. Which of the
following treatments would be most effective for this patient?
Pramoxine
oral corticosteroid
oral antihistamine
any topical anesthetic
Correct Answer:
,The NP must respect confidentiality but it does not have to be formally discussed with
the patient.
Confidentiality requires that the provider discuss confidentiality issues with patients.
They must establish consent, and clarify any questions about disclosure of information.
- The patient and his family have a right to assume that information given to the NP will
not be disclosed. This means all of the following EXCEPT:
Verbal information is covered by confidentiality.
Written information is covered by confidentiality.
The individual's right to privacy is respected when responding to a request for a
patient's medical record.
The NP must respect confidentiality but it does not have to be formally discussed with
the patient.
Correct answer:
asking the patient to clench his or her teeth
Part of inspecting the face and head of a patient is testing the masseter muscle. During
an extra-oral examination, stand near the patient and visually inspect and bilaterally
palpate the muscle. Place the fingers of each hand over the muscle and ask the patient
to clench his or her teeth several times. - You would test a patient's masseter muscle by
doing which of the following?
palpating the scalp
tapping on the forehead
asking the patient to stand quickly
asking the patient to clench his or her teeth
The Correct answer is:
Decrease in systemic vascular resistance
Calcium channel blockers depress the rate of discharge from the sinoatrial node and
conduction velocity through the atrioventricular node, causing a decrease in heart rate.
In addition, they relax the coronary and systemic arteries, producing vasodilatation and
decreased myocardial contractility. - The nurse practitioner has a patient on verapamil
(Calan SR) and is monitoring the patient for therapeutic effects. He understands that
with verapamil you should assess for:
, decrease in systemic vascular resistance
increase in heart rate
decrease in ventricular premature beats
increase in blood pressure
Correct answer:
amenorrhea
This is a presumptive sign of pregnancy, along with fatigue, nausea, breast changes,
urinary frequency, and a slight increase in body temperature. The other choices are
probable signs of pregnancy. - Which of the following would be considered a
presumptive sign of pregnancy?
amenorrhea
Goodell's sign
Hegar's sign
ballottement
Correct Answer:
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Braces
Corticosteroid injections
The x-ray image above would be considered an example of one knee with a knee
replacement and the other with osteoarthritis.
The treatments for osteoarthritis would include:
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Pain relievers
Weight loss
Exercise
Corticosteroid injections
Acupuncture
Supplements such as glucosamine
Braces
Physical/occupational therapy
Surgery - Which of the following treatments would be considered correct for the
osteoarthritis on the left in the x-ray image above?
check all answers that apply
