CEA FNP Final Test Questions & Answers: NR667 / NR 667
(Latest Update ) FNP Capstone Practicum and
Intensive | 100% Verified | Grade A – Chamberlain
QUESTION: A pediatric male is present with his mother, who states that he is extremely restless
at night and constantly scratches his anal area. Which diagnostic procedure would confirm a
diagnosis of pinworm infestation?
a. Blood tests for anemia and eosinophilia
b. Examination of transparent tape sample from perianal skin
c. Examination of bed linens
d. The patch test Correct Ans- b. Examination of transparent tape sample from perianal
skin
QUESTION: An adult female with a diagnosis of eczema was given a prescription of
hydrocortisone valerate 0.2% (Westcort) ointment last week for increased itching. The patient
returns today reporting no improvement and more itching. The nurse practitioner's examination
finds many vesicles and papules on hands, chest, and buttocks. The nurse practitioner also finds
a linear burrow between the fingers and prescribes:
a. a higher potency topical steroid.
b. imiquimod 5% (Aldara) cream.
c. ketoconazole (Nizoral) topical.
d. permethrin 5% (Elimite) cream Correct Ans- d. permethrin 5% (Elimite) cream
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, QUESTION: What is the definitive treatment for uncomplicated skin abscess on the arm?
a. Incision and drainage
b. NSAID pain relief and warm compresses
c. Doxycycline IV q 3 days
d. Prescription of gram-negative antibiotic coverage Correct Ans- a. Incision and drainage
QUESTION: Using the rule of palms, a patient with burn surface equivalent to 20 of the
patient's palms would be how many percent body surface area?
a. 20 percent
b. 40 percent
c. 15 percent
d. 10 percent Correct Ans- a. 20 percent
QUESTION: During an appointment history and physical, you examine your patient and find a
new multicolored mole measuring 9mm with irregular borders. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
a. Squamous cell carcinoma
b. melanoma
c. cutaneous horn
d. simple nevus Correct Ans- b. melanoma
These are all classic findings for melanoma: irregular borders, diameter over 6mm, multicolor,
and new or rapidly evolved.
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, QUESTION: The patient with a sebaceous cyst on the arm that is now draining is noted to have
unilateral cellulitic streaking ascending proximally from the abscess site. Which of the following
represents the most appropriate treatment in this scenario?
a. Incision and drainage without antibiotic coverage
b. Incision and drainage plus IV vancomycin or other anti MRSA coverage
c. Incision and drainage plus metronidazole PO
d. Oral antibiotics without incision and drainage Correct Ans- b. Incision and drainage
plus IV vancomycin or other anti MRSA coverage
QUESTION: What is the most likely diagnosis for an elderly patient with GI cancer who presents
with skin pallor, conjunctival pallor, palpitations, and weakness?
a. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
b. Iron deficiency anemia
c. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
d. Peptic ulcer disease Correct Ans- b. Iron deficiency anemia
QUESTION: A 27-year-old male patient, who works as a janitor, presents with a 6-month
history of an intermittent rash on his hands. History reveals itching and occasional burning.
Examination reveals irregularly-distributed scaly maculopapular erythematous patches
extending from the dorsum of the hand several inches up the forearms, and dry palms with no
nail involvement. The most likely diagnosis is:
a. scabies infestation
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(Latest Update ) FNP Capstone Practicum and
Intensive | 100% Verified | Grade A – Chamberlain
QUESTION: A pediatric male is present with his mother, who states that he is extremely restless
at night and constantly scratches his anal area. Which diagnostic procedure would confirm a
diagnosis of pinworm infestation?
a. Blood tests for anemia and eosinophilia
b. Examination of transparent tape sample from perianal skin
c. Examination of bed linens
d. The patch test Correct Ans- b. Examination of transparent tape sample from perianal
skin
QUESTION: An adult female with a diagnosis of eczema was given a prescription of
hydrocortisone valerate 0.2% (Westcort) ointment last week for increased itching. The patient
returns today reporting no improvement and more itching. The nurse practitioner's examination
finds many vesicles and papules on hands, chest, and buttocks. The nurse practitioner also finds
a linear burrow between the fingers and prescribes:
a. a higher potency topical steroid.
b. imiquimod 5% (Aldara) cream.
c. ketoconazole (Nizoral) topical.
d. permethrin 5% (Elimite) cream Correct Ans- d. permethrin 5% (Elimite) cream
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, QUESTION: What is the definitive treatment for uncomplicated skin abscess on the arm?
a. Incision and drainage
b. NSAID pain relief and warm compresses
c. Doxycycline IV q 3 days
d. Prescription of gram-negative antibiotic coverage Correct Ans- a. Incision and drainage
QUESTION: Using the rule of palms, a patient with burn surface equivalent to 20 of the
patient's palms would be how many percent body surface area?
a. 20 percent
b. 40 percent
c. 15 percent
d. 10 percent Correct Ans- a. 20 percent
QUESTION: During an appointment history and physical, you examine your patient and find a
new multicolored mole measuring 9mm with irregular borders. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
a. Squamous cell carcinoma
b. melanoma
c. cutaneous horn
d. simple nevus Correct Ans- b. melanoma
These are all classic findings for melanoma: irregular borders, diameter over 6mm, multicolor,
and new or rapidly evolved.
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, QUESTION: The patient with a sebaceous cyst on the arm that is now draining is noted to have
unilateral cellulitic streaking ascending proximally from the abscess site. Which of the following
represents the most appropriate treatment in this scenario?
a. Incision and drainage without antibiotic coverage
b. Incision and drainage plus IV vancomycin or other anti MRSA coverage
c. Incision and drainage plus metronidazole PO
d. Oral antibiotics without incision and drainage Correct Ans- b. Incision and drainage
plus IV vancomycin or other anti MRSA coverage
QUESTION: What is the most likely diagnosis for an elderly patient with GI cancer who presents
with skin pallor, conjunctival pallor, palpitations, and weakness?
a. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
b. Iron deficiency anemia
c. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
d. Peptic ulcer disease Correct Ans- b. Iron deficiency anemia
QUESTION: A 27-year-old male patient, who works as a janitor, presents with a 6-month
history of an intermittent rash on his hands. History reveals itching and occasional burning.
Examination reveals irregularly-distributed scaly maculopapular erythematous patches
extending from the dorsum of the hand several inches up the forearms, and dry palms with no
nail involvement. The most likely diagnosis is:
a. scabies infestation
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