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1. The nurse practitioner is reviewing a recent study that utilizes analytic epidemiology by means of a cohort study design. The cohort study design informs the practitioner about which of the following: 2. A group of providers have implemented population-based interventions and are now assessing the efficacy of the intervention. Which of the following would be an example of a population based outcome? 3. Appraisal of research publications is critical as providers assess for relevance to...

1. The AGACNP is caring for a patient who is quite ill and has developed, among other things, a large right sided pleural effusion. Thoracentesis is sent for pleural fluid analysis. While evaluating the fluid analysis, the AGACNP knows that a fluid identified as a(n) __________ is the least worrisome type. 2. Mrs. Miller is transported to the emergency department by paramedics. She is having profound, unremitting chest pain, is diaphoretic and pale. She has jugular venous distention and a wid...

1. Which of the following is NOT recommended as a way to handle a member’s emotional reaction to an exercise? 2. Personal space zones are smaller 3. Interpersonal psychotherapy groups stress dealing with issues that occur within the group itself, rather than reviewing what the members are experiencing outside of the group or what they experienced in the past. This focus is usually referred to as a(n) _______ orientation. 4. Feedback exercises are most valuable when 5. Balance theor...

1. A newborn is born with a cleft lip and palate. The provider understands that the slit in the lip and mouth will introduce specific challenges for the parents and child. How best can a provider manage this condition before its repaired? (select all the apply) 2. Most young children walk on their toes until they establish the heel-toe pattern. This pattern usually develops within the first 6 months of walking. Toe walking can be idiopathic or secondary to a neurologic problem. Since it is im...

1.A primary care NP prescribes levothyroxine for a patient to treat thyroid deficiency. When teaching this patient about the medication, the NP should: 2. An African-American patient is taking captopril (Capoten) 25 mg twice daily. When performing a physical examination, the primary care nurse practitioner (NP) learns that the patient continues to have blood pressure readings of 135/90 mm Hg. The NP should: 3. A primary care NP sees a patient who is about to take a cruise and reports havin...

1. A child is taking permethrin for head lice. The nurse will instruct her mother to 2. A 15-year-old boy is being carefully monitored for a skin infection and is being given ciprofloxacin. The nurse will observe for which of the following? 3. A patient is to begin taking tobramycin (Nebcin) for a nosocomial infection. Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize? 4. An immunocompromised patient in a critical care setting has developed a respiratory infection that has been a...

1. A community health nurse is planning a presentation for adults who have a family history of Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse include as an early manifestation of Alzheimer's disease 2. A community health nurse identifies an increase in the occurrence of osteoporosis-related fractures in women experiencing menopause. Which of the following primary prevention strategies should the nurse implement? 3. A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal l...

1. In order to not be charged with unfair discrimination when promoting someone you need to be sure you provided the opportunity for all qualified to get relevant training. 2. This approach uses simulations and feedback from observers to provide trainees with ways of interacting more effectively with others. It is an approach that makes managers more aware of how their behavior influences the way that others perceive them and react to them. 3. Diversity in the workforce creates tension. ...

1. A 48-year-old woman states that she began smoking about 10 cigarettes per day at 20 years of age. How should this subjective history be documented? 2. An example of an alcohol assessment screening tool is the: 3. A seven- year -old is suspected of having conduct disorder. Which one of the following topics should the nurse practitioner include in the assessment history? 4. The personality disorder characterized by patterns of attention-seeking, often dramatic behavior to gain the approval o...

1. Oral tetracycline (Sumycin), for the treatment of acute frontal sinusitis, should be administered: 2. The brand name for sulfacetamide ophthalmic is: 3. The generic name for Polytrim ophthalmic is: 4. Which of the following does NOT cause a drug-disease interaction when using a decongestant/antihistamine medication such as Naphazoline/pheniramine (Naphcon-A)? 5. The maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for ages 12 years and older is: 6. For treatment of blepharitis, patients should be ins...