NSG6440 FINAL EXAM
Treatment for epididymitis includes which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER -
scrotal elevation
Which of the following medications for temporomandibular disorder has the warning that
patient should NOT drive while taking it? - CORRECT ANSWER -Elavil
After 6 months of Synthroid therapy, the clinician should expect which result in the repeat
thyroid-stimulating hormone studies? - CORRECT ANSWER -Normal
A 24- year old woman presents to the clinic with dysuria, dyspareunia, and a mucopurulent
vaginal discharge. Her boyfriend was recently treated for nongonococcal urethritis. What
sexually transmitted disease has she most probable been exposed to? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Chlamydia
Which of the following is the form of external otitis in which bacterial infection extends from
the auditory canal into the skull? - CORRECT ANSWER -Necrotizing otitis
Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites? - CORRECT ANSWER -human
Which test is used to confirm a diagnosis of epididymitis - CORRECT ANSWER -ultrasound of
the scrotum
Which statement accurately describes the APRNs scope of practice? - CORRECT ANSWER -
This delineates the permissible boundaries of APRN professional practice
The nurse is working with a 65- year- old patient who was recently diagnosed with
hypertension. The patient is concerned about their optimal health with their new diagnosis.
Which nursing action is necessary for health promotion with the patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Discussing appropriate stress management techniques
, Which of the following would be a cause of neuropathic pain? - CORRECT ANSWER -post
herpetic pain
Which theory regarding the aging process is linked to cancer and Alzheimer's disease? -
CORRECT ANSWER -oxidative damage
Which heart sound is associated with decreased elasticity of the left ventricle in left
ventricular hypertrophy? - CORRECT ANSWER -S4
Heart valve damage resulting from acute rheumatic fever is a long-term sequelae resulting
from infection with which of the following pathogens? - CORRECT ANSWER -Group A
streptococcus
A 21-year-old student presents with complaints of fatigue, headache, anorexia and a runny
nose, all of which began about 2 weeks ago. She started taking vitamins and over-the-
counter cold preparations but feels worse. The smell of food makes her nauseated. Her
boyfriend had mononucleosis about 1 month ago, and she wonders if she might have it also.
Examination reveals cervical adenopathy and an enlarged liver and spleen. Which of the
following labs would be most helpful in the differential diagnosis at this point? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Antihepatitis D virus
What is the most common form of heart disease in a patient with atrial fibrillation? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Coronary artery disease associated with heart failure
A 15-year-old girl is seen in the clinic because she has not yet had her first period. Which of
the following questions would help the clinician determine the cause? - CORRECT ANSWER -
How long have you been underweight
The clinician is examining the back of Christian, a 15-year-old male. What is the correct way
for the clinician to check for hamstring flexibility? - CORRECT ANSWER -Christian should
stand straight and flex90 degrees forward at the waist
Treatment for epididymitis includes which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER -
scrotal elevation
Which of the following medications for temporomandibular disorder has the warning that
patient should NOT drive while taking it? - CORRECT ANSWER -Elavil
After 6 months of Synthroid therapy, the clinician should expect which result in the repeat
thyroid-stimulating hormone studies? - CORRECT ANSWER -Normal
A 24- year old woman presents to the clinic with dysuria, dyspareunia, and a mucopurulent
vaginal discharge. Her boyfriend was recently treated for nongonococcal urethritis. What
sexually transmitted disease has she most probable been exposed to? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Chlamydia
Which of the following is the form of external otitis in which bacterial infection extends from
the auditory canal into the skull? - CORRECT ANSWER -Necrotizing otitis
Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites? - CORRECT ANSWER -human
Which test is used to confirm a diagnosis of epididymitis - CORRECT ANSWER -ultrasound of
the scrotum
Which statement accurately describes the APRNs scope of practice? - CORRECT ANSWER -
This delineates the permissible boundaries of APRN professional practice
The nurse is working with a 65- year- old patient who was recently diagnosed with
hypertension. The patient is concerned about their optimal health with their new diagnosis.
Which nursing action is necessary for health promotion with the patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Discussing appropriate stress management techniques
, Which of the following would be a cause of neuropathic pain? - CORRECT ANSWER -post
herpetic pain
Which theory regarding the aging process is linked to cancer and Alzheimer's disease? -
CORRECT ANSWER -oxidative damage
Which heart sound is associated with decreased elasticity of the left ventricle in left
ventricular hypertrophy? - CORRECT ANSWER -S4
Heart valve damage resulting from acute rheumatic fever is a long-term sequelae resulting
from infection with which of the following pathogens? - CORRECT ANSWER -Group A
streptococcus
A 21-year-old student presents with complaints of fatigue, headache, anorexia and a runny
nose, all of which began about 2 weeks ago. She started taking vitamins and over-the-
counter cold preparations but feels worse. The smell of food makes her nauseated. Her
boyfriend had mononucleosis about 1 month ago, and she wonders if she might have it also.
Examination reveals cervical adenopathy and an enlarged liver and spleen. Which of the
following labs would be most helpful in the differential diagnosis at this point? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Antihepatitis D virus
What is the most common form of heart disease in a patient with atrial fibrillation? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Coronary artery disease associated with heart failure
A 15-year-old girl is seen in the clinic because she has not yet had her first period. Which of
the following questions would help the clinician determine the cause? - CORRECT ANSWER -
How long have you been underweight
The clinician is examining the back of Christian, a 15-year-old male. What is the correct way
for the clinician to check for hamstring flexibility? - CORRECT ANSWER -Christian should
stand straight and flex90 degrees forward at the waist
