NSG 6006 Pre-specialty Evaluation Exam
1. A 20-year-old female comes to the primary care clinic with clinical findings consistent with acute bronchitis. She is
sexually active with a male partner, although she states prior to this relationship she did have two sexual partners. Her
menses comes every 28 days and is regular. An example of a primary prevention activity for this patient is:
a. Screening for a sexually transmitted disease
b. Prescribing therapies to decrease a cough
c. Obtaining a Papanicolaou (PAP) test
d. Counseling about safer sexual practices
2. A 42-year-old male presents to the clinic with the chief complaint of sinus congestion for 2 weeks associated with
facial pain. He is ultimately diagnosed with acute sinusitis, and is prescribed Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid. He has not had a
fever, shortness of breath, or any gastrointestinal symptoms. Upon discharge, he is requesting a “flu shot.” You inform
him that:
a. He needs to return for the shot after he has completed his antibiotic therapy
b. Is not an appropriate candidate due to age for the shot
c. Is at risk of developing a reaction if the shot is given today
d. He can receive the shot in the clinic today
3. Concerning the MMR vaccine, which of the following is a correct statement?
a. The link between use of MMR vaccine and autism has been firmly supported
b. There is no scientific evidence to support MMR use increases autism risk
c. The use of the combination increases autism risk, but dividing them into separate injections minimized this
d. The injection contain thimerosal, a mercury agent
4. You are seeing a 40-year-old patient who has started varenicline (Chantix) 3 weeks ago as a tool for smoking
cessation. Which of the following is the most important question to ask during this visit?
a. “How many cigarettes per day are you currently smoking?”
b. “Are you having any difficulty sleeping?”
c. “Have you noticed in your mood?”
d. “On a scale of 1-10, what is your current desire to stop smoking?”
5. A nurse practitioner is instructing a senior citizen’s group about hazards in the home. One of these is identified as
burns. Which of the following would support primary prevention of this hazard?
a. Use of a fire extinguisher
1. A 20-year-old female comes to the primary care clinic with clinical findings consistent with acute bronchitis. She is
sexually active with a male partner, although she states prior to this relationship she did have two sexual partners. Her
menses comes every 28 days and is regular. An example of a primary prevention activity for this patient is:
a. Screening for a sexually transmitted disease
b. Prescribing therapies to decrease a cough
c. Obtaining a Papanicolaou (PAP) test
d. Counseling about safer sexual practices
2. A 42-year-old male presents to the clinic with the chief complaint of sinus congestion for 2 weeks associated with
facial pain. He is ultimately diagnosed with acute sinusitis, and is prescribed Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid. He has not had a
fever, shortness of breath, or any gastrointestinal symptoms. Upon discharge, he is requesting a “flu shot.” You inform
him that:
a. He needs to return for the shot after he has completed his antibiotic therapy
b. Is not an appropriate candidate due to age for the shot
c. Is at risk of developing a reaction if the shot is given today
d. He can receive the shot in the clinic today
3. Concerning the MMR vaccine, which of the following is a correct statement?
a. The link between use of MMR vaccine and autism has been firmly supported
b. There is no scientific evidence to support MMR use increases autism risk
c. The use of the combination increases autism risk, but dividing them into separate injections minimized this
d. The injection contain thimerosal, a mercury agent
4. You are seeing a 40-year-old patient who has started varenicline (Chantix) 3 weeks ago as a tool for smoking
cessation. Which of the following is the most important question to ask during this visit?
a. “How many cigarettes per day are you currently smoking?”
b. “Are you having any difficulty sleeping?”
c. “Have you noticed in your mood?”
d. “On a scale of 1-10, what is your current desire to stop smoking?”
5. A nurse practitioner is instructing a senior citizen’s group about hazards in the home. One of these is identified as
burns. Which of the following would support primary prevention of this hazard?
a. Use of a fire extinguisher
