NURS 535 Final Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers
3 week old with temp of 103.8F w/ no significant findings. What would your next
step be? - Correct answer-A.) Tylenol for temp
B.) Encourage breast feedings
C.) Septic Workup in the ED
Female teen in ED fainting in gym. Your assessment indicates she is underweight,
skin dry, complains of feeling cold despite wearing 2 sweaters. Your concern is
anorexia. As an NP what is the most important question to ask? - Correct answer-
A.) Why are you wearing 2 sweaters?
B.) Do you ever lose lapses in time?
C.) When was your last menstrual period?
9month old infant presents with history of complications at birth. What would you
expect to be abnormal? - Correct answer-A.) Sits unsupported
B.) Moro Reflex is present
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,Child comes in with pain x 2 weeks in left knee, fatigue, temp 101F, limping, joint
pain. What would your next diagnostic test be? - Correct answer-A.) Synovial fluid
aspiration
B.) XRAY of Knee to rule out fracture
C.) CBC to rule out infection
16 year old Female Teen is looking to start accutaine for acne. What is the most
important for PCP to do? - Correct answer-A.) Assess pregnancy status and discuss
importance of birth control
B.) Ask if she has tried anything else
C.) She is too young to be on accutaine
Teen in ED complaining of pain fatigue, dizziness, enamel eroded on teeth. What is
your most important order? - Correct answer-A.) EKG
B.) BMP (electrolytes, glucose)
C.) Make dental referral
9 year old presents with dizziness, nausea and ringing in ears. What is your most
important neuro exam? - Correct answer-A.) Cranial Nerve assessment
B.) Reflexes
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, C.) Romberg Test
infant receiving levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. What would indicate its
effectiveness? - Correct answer-A,) Increase in TSH
B.) Decrease in TSH
C.) Increase in T4
Atopic dermatitis/eczema: Why should they be encouraged not to scratch? -
Correct answer-A.) Risk for infection
B.) Risk for scarring
C.) Risk for Spread
Treatment for eczema? - Correct answer-A.) Accutaine
B.) Emulsion cream/Moisturize
C.) Steroid cream
Kids concerning for suicide. What is your most important question to ask? -
Correct answer-A.) Do you have access-do you have a plan?
B) Have you ever had a suicidal attempt
C.) Do you see a psychiatrist
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and Answers
3 week old with temp of 103.8F w/ no significant findings. What would your next
step be? - Correct answer-A.) Tylenol for temp
B.) Encourage breast feedings
C.) Septic Workup in the ED
Female teen in ED fainting in gym. Your assessment indicates she is underweight,
skin dry, complains of feeling cold despite wearing 2 sweaters. Your concern is
anorexia. As an NP what is the most important question to ask? - Correct answer-
A.) Why are you wearing 2 sweaters?
B.) Do you ever lose lapses in time?
C.) When was your last menstrual period?
9month old infant presents with history of complications at birth. What would you
expect to be abnormal? - Correct answer-A.) Sits unsupported
B.) Moro Reflex is present
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,Child comes in with pain x 2 weeks in left knee, fatigue, temp 101F, limping, joint
pain. What would your next diagnostic test be? - Correct answer-A.) Synovial fluid
aspiration
B.) XRAY of Knee to rule out fracture
C.) CBC to rule out infection
16 year old Female Teen is looking to start accutaine for acne. What is the most
important for PCP to do? - Correct answer-A.) Assess pregnancy status and discuss
importance of birth control
B.) Ask if she has tried anything else
C.) She is too young to be on accutaine
Teen in ED complaining of pain fatigue, dizziness, enamel eroded on teeth. What is
your most important order? - Correct answer-A.) EKG
B.) BMP (electrolytes, glucose)
C.) Make dental referral
9 year old presents with dizziness, nausea and ringing in ears. What is your most
important neuro exam? - Correct answer-A.) Cranial Nerve assessment
B.) Reflexes
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, C.) Romberg Test
infant receiving levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. What would indicate its
effectiveness? - Correct answer-A,) Increase in TSH
B.) Decrease in TSH
C.) Increase in T4
Atopic dermatitis/eczema: Why should they be encouraged not to scratch? -
Correct answer-A.) Risk for infection
B.) Risk for scarring
C.) Risk for Spread
Treatment for eczema? - Correct answer-A.) Accutaine
B.) Emulsion cream/Moisturize
C.) Steroid cream
Kids concerning for suicide. What is your most important question to ask? -
Correct answer-A.) Do you have access-do you have a plan?
B) Have you ever had a suicidal attempt
C.) Do you see a psychiatrist
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