NURS 5220 Advanced Nursing Practice Test |
273 Verified Q&A | Correct and Comprehensive
Answers | New 2025 Update
1. The sequence of the physical examination should be individualized to
minimize the number of times that the patient must change positions.
maximize the convenience of the examiner.
improve patient flow.
minimize the time that the patient is in the room. - ANSWER minimize the
number of times that the patient must change positions
2. Which are examined with the patient in a reclining 45-degree position?
A. Bilateral hips and popliteal angles
B. Facial bones and cranial nerves V and VII
C. Jugular venous pulsation and pressure
D. Oropharynx and thyroid gland placement - ANSWER C. JV pulsation
and pressure
3. Inflammation and infection of the hair follicle and surrounding dermisAcute
onset of applied and pustules - ANSWER Folliculitis
4. Pain or distress occurs in the area of the patient's heart or stomach on
palpation of McBurney's point
Appendicitis - ANSWER Aaron sign
5. Fixed dullness to percussion in left flank, and dullness in right flank that
disappears on change of position
Peritonitis - ANSWER Ballance sign
6. Pain in RLQ with palpation of LLQ indicative of appendicitis - ANSWER
Rovsing's sign
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,7. RLQ pain that occurs when placing pressure against a raised leg, suggesting
appendicitis - ANSWER Iliopsoas muscle test
8. Romberg test, Recovery, standing and hopping, walking, heel-toe walking,
TUG (less than 12 sec) - ANSWER Balance
9. superficial touch (lightly, point to where and when), superficial pain (sharp
or dull), temperature, deep pressure, protective sensation, vibration, position
of joints - ANSWER Primary sensory functions
10.stereognosis (familiar objects), two point discrimination, extinction
phenomenon, graphesthesia (draw on palm), point location - ANSWER
Cortical sensory functions
11.Loss of ability to carry out learned, purposeful movements - ANSWER
Apaxia
12.Affects how one communicates - ANSWER Aphasia
13.Unable to recognize common objects - ANSWER Agnosia
14.Tests ability to interpret sensations. Inability to do these tests indicates
lesion in sensory cortex or posterior columns of spine - ANSWER Cortical
sensory test
15.superficial touch and pain, vibration, temperature, deep pressure, and
proprioception - ANSWER Primary sensory test
16.Increase tone, muscle spasticity, decreased strength, hyperactive DTR,
positive babinski, no fasciculation. Above BS + opposite, below BS = same
side - ANSWER Upper neuron damage
17.decreased tone, flaccid, atrophy, weak DTR, fasciculation, paralysis, same
side of body - ANSWER Lower neuron damage
18.apical impulse that is more forceful d/t hypertrophy - ANSWER heave/lift
19.scrotal swelling caused by a collection of fluid - ANSWER Hydrocele
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,20.stenosis or narrowing of foreskin so that it cannot be retracted over the glans
penis - ANSWER Phimosis
21.condition in which a retracted prepuce cannot be pulled forward to cover the
glans - ANSWER Paraphimosis
22.inflammation of the glans penis - ANSWER Balantitis
23.inflammation of the glans and prepuce - ANSWER Balanoposthitis
24.enlarged veins of the spermatic cord - ANSWER Varicocele
25.viral infection of skin & mucous membranes, considered an STI in adults, in
contrast to the non-sexually transmitted common infection in young
children. Dome-shaped papule w/ central umbilicationn - ANSWER
Molluscum contagiosum
26.painless ulcer, firm, round, small, indurated borders w/ clear base, often
single - ANSWER Syphilis chancre
27.a condition in which hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia cause acute
renal failure. Complication of diarrheal infection (E. Coli) - ANSWER
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
28.deep-seated infection of the pilosebaceous unit - ANSWER Furuncle
29.diffuse (widespread), acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue -
ANSWER Cellulitis
30.Group of noncandidal fungal infections that involve the stratum corneum,
nails, or hair - ANSWER Tinea (dermatophytosis)
31.self-limiting inflammation of unknown cause - ANSWER Pityriasis Rosea
32.chronic and recurrent disease of keratinocyte proliferation - ANSWER
Psoriasis
33.What have been reported during induction of anesthesia in patients on long-
term therapy? - ANSWER There have been case reports of cardiac arrest.
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, What type of sympathomimetics are preferred for anesthesia? - ANSWER Direct-
acting sympathomimetics.
What can be considered as pretreatment in pediatrics? - ANSWER Pretreatment
with atropine can be considered in pediatrics.
Presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity - ANSWER pneumothorax
Presence of blood in the pleural space - ANSWER hemothorax
Bronchogenic carcinoma a malignant tumor that evolves from bronchial epithelial
structures - ANSWER Lung cancer
Embolic occlusion of pulmonary arteriesCommon conditionDifficult to diagnose -
ANSWER Pulmonary embolism
Acute life threatening infection involving the epiglottis and surrounding tissue -
ANSWER Epiglottis
Imperfectly structured diaphragm - ANSWER Diaphragmatic hernia
lack of rigidity or a floppiness of the trachea or airway - ANSWER
Tracheomalacia
Result of prematurity - ANSWER Chronic lung disease
Autosomal recessive disorder of exocrine glands involving the lungs, pancreas,
and sweat glands - ANSWER Cystic fibrosis
Which statement is true regarding the relationship of physical characteristics and
culture?
A. Physical characteristics should be used to identify members of cultural groups.
B. There is a difference between distinguishing cultural characteristics and
distinguishing physical characteristics.
C. To be a member of a specific culture, an individual must have certain
identifiable
physical characteristics.
D. Gender and race are the two essential physical characteristics used to identify
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273 Verified Q&A | Correct and Comprehensive
Answers | New 2025 Update
1. The sequence of the physical examination should be individualized to
minimize the number of times that the patient must change positions.
maximize the convenience of the examiner.
improve patient flow.
minimize the time that the patient is in the room. - ANSWER minimize the
number of times that the patient must change positions
2. Which are examined with the patient in a reclining 45-degree position?
A. Bilateral hips and popliteal angles
B. Facial bones and cranial nerves V and VII
C. Jugular venous pulsation and pressure
D. Oropharynx and thyroid gland placement - ANSWER C. JV pulsation
and pressure
3. Inflammation and infection of the hair follicle and surrounding dermisAcute
onset of applied and pustules - ANSWER Folliculitis
4. Pain or distress occurs in the area of the patient's heart or stomach on
palpation of McBurney's point
Appendicitis - ANSWER Aaron sign
5. Fixed dullness to percussion in left flank, and dullness in right flank that
disappears on change of position
Peritonitis - ANSWER Ballance sign
6. Pain in RLQ with palpation of LLQ indicative of appendicitis - ANSWER
Rovsing's sign
1
,7. RLQ pain that occurs when placing pressure against a raised leg, suggesting
appendicitis - ANSWER Iliopsoas muscle test
8. Romberg test, Recovery, standing and hopping, walking, heel-toe walking,
TUG (less than 12 sec) - ANSWER Balance
9. superficial touch (lightly, point to where and when), superficial pain (sharp
or dull), temperature, deep pressure, protective sensation, vibration, position
of joints - ANSWER Primary sensory functions
10.stereognosis (familiar objects), two point discrimination, extinction
phenomenon, graphesthesia (draw on palm), point location - ANSWER
Cortical sensory functions
11.Loss of ability to carry out learned, purposeful movements - ANSWER
Apaxia
12.Affects how one communicates - ANSWER Aphasia
13.Unable to recognize common objects - ANSWER Agnosia
14.Tests ability to interpret sensations. Inability to do these tests indicates
lesion in sensory cortex or posterior columns of spine - ANSWER Cortical
sensory test
15.superficial touch and pain, vibration, temperature, deep pressure, and
proprioception - ANSWER Primary sensory test
16.Increase tone, muscle spasticity, decreased strength, hyperactive DTR,
positive babinski, no fasciculation. Above BS + opposite, below BS = same
side - ANSWER Upper neuron damage
17.decreased tone, flaccid, atrophy, weak DTR, fasciculation, paralysis, same
side of body - ANSWER Lower neuron damage
18.apical impulse that is more forceful d/t hypertrophy - ANSWER heave/lift
19.scrotal swelling caused by a collection of fluid - ANSWER Hydrocele
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,20.stenosis or narrowing of foreskin so that it cannot be retracted over the glans
penis - ANSWER Phimosis
21.condition in which a retracted prepuce cannot be pulled forward to cover the
glans - ANSWER Paraphimosis
22.inflammation of the glans penis - ANSWER Balantitis
23.inflammation of the glans and prepuce - ANSWER Balanoposthitis
24.enlarged veins of the spermatic cord - ANSWER Varicocele
25.viral infection of skin & mucous membranes, considered an STI in adults, in
contrast to the non-sexually transmitted common infection in young
children. Dome-shaped papule w/ central umbilicationn - ANSWER
Molluscum contagiosum
26.painless ulcer, firm, round, small, indurated borders w/ clear base, often
single - ANSWER Syphilis chancre
27.a condition in which hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia cause acute
renal failure. Complication of diarrheal infection (E. Coli) - ANSWER
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
28.deep-seated infection of the pilosebaceous unit - ANSWER Furuncle
29.diffuse (widespread), acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue -
ANSWER Cellulitis
30.Group of noncandidal fungal infections that involve the stratum corneum,
nails, or hair - ANSWER Tinea (dermatophytosis)
31.self-limiting inflammation of unknown cause - ANSWER Pityriasis Rosea
32.chronic and recurrent disease of keratinocyte proliferation - ANSWER
Psoriasis
33.What have been reported during induction of anesthesia in patients on long-
term therapy? - ANSWER There have been case reports of cardiac arrest.
3
, What type of sympathomimetics are preferred for anesthesia? - ANSWER Direct-
acting sympathomimetics.
What can be considered as pretreatment in pediatrics? - ANSWER Pretreatment
with atropine can be considered in pediatrics.
Presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity - ANSWER pneumothorax
Presence of blood in the pleural space - ANSWER hemothorax
Bronchogenic carcinoma a malignant tumor that evolves from bronchial epithelial
structures - ANSWER Lung cancer
Embolic occlusion of pulmonary arteriesCommon conditionDifficult to diagnose -
ANSWER Pulmonary embolism
Acute life threatening infection involving the epiglottis and surrounding tissue -
ANSWER Epiglottis
Imperfectly structured diaphragm - ANSWER Diaphragmatic hernia
lack of rigidity or a floppiness of the trachea or airway - ANSWER
Tracheomalacia
Result of prematurity - ANSWER Chronic lung disease
Autosomal recessive disorder of exocrine glands involving the lungs, pancreas,
and sweat glands - ANSWER Cystic fibrosis
Which statement is true regarding the relationship of physical characteristics and
culture?
A. Physical characteristics should be used to identify members of cultural groups.
B. There is a difference between distinguishing cultural characteristics and
distinguishing physical characteristics.
C. To be a member of a specific culture, an individual must have certain
identifiable
physical characteristics.
D. Gender and race are the two essential physical characteristics used to identify
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