NSG6440 FINAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
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
Which statement is true regarding driving and patients with a seizure disorder? -
CORRECT ANSWER-After being seizure free for 6 months, patients may drive
Though common as people age, what concerning disease can dysphonia be a cardinal
sign for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Laryngeal cancer
You are using the CURB-65 clinical prediction tool to decide whether Latisha, whom you
have diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), should be hospitalized or
treated at home. Which of the following risk factors would increase Latisha's chance of
CAP- associated mortality and complications? - CORRECT ANSWER-History of
diabetes mellitus
ANSWERS
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
Which statement is true regarding driving and patients with a seizure disorder? -
CORRECT ANSWER-After being seizure free for 6 months, patients may drive
Though common as people age, what concerning disease can dysphonia be a cardinal
sign for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Laryngeal cancer
You are using the CURB-65 clinical prediction tool to decide whether Latisha, whom you
have diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), should be hospitalized or
treated at home. Which of the following risk factors would increase Latisha's chance of
CAP- associated mortality and complications? - CORRECT ANSWER-History of
diabetes mellitus
