NSG6020 Final Exam 2 Q&A Bank 2026 | Exam Success
Guide | Graded A+
1. What are the key symptoms presented by the 19-year-old college student in
the scenario?
Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain
Joint pain, rash, and fever
Fever, headache, and neck pain/stiffness
Cough, fever, and chest pain
2. What is the most common diagnosis for a child with a round patch of hair
loss?
Psoriasis
Alopecia areata
Tinea capitis
Seborrheic dermatitis
3. Describe the typical presentation of a sebaceous cyst and how it differs from
a lipoma.
A sebaceous cyst is located only on the scalp, while a lipoma can
occur anywhere on the body.
A sebaceous cyst is always painful, whereas a lipoma is painless.
Both a sebaceous cyst and a lipoma present with a bloody discharge.
A sebaceous cyst typically presents as a lump with a cheesy texture,
while a lipoma is usually soft and movable without a cheesy
substance.
,4. A patient has a white, nontender, 5 x 6 mm, soft tissue enlargement on the
right soft palate of at least 2 years duration. The surface is rough and
resembles a wart. The lesion is pedunculated. The best diagnosis is
_______________.
lipoma
epulis fissuratum
irritation fibroma
papilloma
mucocele
5. If a patient presents with a lesion that is slightly elevated, flat, and rough, but
also reports recent changes in size and color, what additional diagnostic
steps should be taken?
Observation without intervention
Immediate cryotherapy treatment
Further evaluation for potential malignancy
Referral to a dermatologist for cosmetic reasons
6. If a patient presents with Beau's lines and a recent history of severe illness,
what would be the most appropriate next step in management?
Perform a biopsy of the nails.
Conduct a thorough medical history and physical examination.
Prescribe antifungal medication immediately.
Refer the patient to a dermatologist without further evaluation.
7. In a clinical scenario, if an older adult presents with a deep wound and has
not received a Tetanus booster in the last 10 years, what should the
, healthcare provider recommend?
Refer to a specialist
Administer a Tetanus booster
Administer antibiotics only
Do nothing and monitor the wound
8. A 45-year-old man has a soft, 3 cm subcutaneous mass on his back removed.
Gross appearance: yellow, well-circumscribed (not invading the surrounding
tissues). Microscopic appearance: bland (not atypical) fat cells. What is the
diagnosis?
lipoma
liposarcoma
melanoma
leiomyoma
carcinoma
9. Describe the characteristics of a lesion that would lead to a diagnosis of a
wart.
A wart is typically deep-seated and filled with fluid.
A wart is usually smooth and flat with a shiny surface.
A wart is characterized by being slightly elevated, having a flat
surface, and a rough, wart-like texture on palpation.
A wart is always red and inflamed.
10. What ocular condition is indicated by a cup-to-disc ratio of 1:2?
Retinal detachment
, Macular degeneration
Cataract
Glaucoma
11. If Jacob's lump were to become infected, what potential diagnosis might be
considered instead of a sebaceous cyst?
Fibroma
Malignant tumor
Lipoma
Abscess
12. Describe how the aging process affects vision, particularly in relation to near
vision.
Aging has no effect on vision.
Aging enhances the ability to see in low light.
Aging improves the ability to focus on close objects.
The aging process often leads to blurring of near vision due to
changes in the lens of the eye.
13. If a 75-year-old patient with a life expectancy of 10 years expresses a desire
for a screening colonoscopy, which factors should be prioritized in the
discussion?
Current age of patient and time interval until benefit from screening
accrues
Life expectancy and patient preference
Guide | Graded A+
1. What are the key symptoms presented by the 19-year-old college student in
the scenario?
Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain
Joint pain, rash, and fever
Fever, headache, and neck pain/stiffness
Cough, fever, and chest pain
2. What is the most common diagnosis for a child with a round patch of hair
loss?
Psoriasis
Alopecia areata
Tinea capitis
Seborrheic dermatitis
3. Describe the typical presentation of a sebaceous cyst and how it differs from
a lipoma.
A sebaceous cyst is located only on the scalp, while a lipoma can
occur anywhere on the body.
A sebaceous cyst is always painful, whereas a lipoma is painless.
Both a sebaceous cyst and a lipoma present with a bloody discharge.
A sebaceous cyst typically presents as a lump with a cheesy texture,
while a lipoma is usually soft and movable without a cheesy
substance.
,4. A patient has a white, nontender, 5 x 6 mm, soft tissue enlargement on the
right soft palate of at least 2 years duration. The surface is rough and
resembles a wart. The lesion is pedunculated. The best diagnosis is
_______________.
lipoma
epulis fissuratum
irritation fibroma
papilloma
mucocele
5. If a patient presents with a lesion that is slightly elevated, flat, and rough, but
also reports recent changes in size and color, what additional diagnostic
steps should be taken?
Observation without intervention
Immediate cryotherapy treatment
Further evaluation for potential malignancy
Referral to a dermatologist for cosmetic reasons
6. If a patient presents with Beau's lines and a recent history of severe illness,
what would be the most appropriate next step in management?
Perform a biopsy of the nails.
Conduct a thorough medical history and physical examination.
Prescribe antifungal medication immediately.
Refer the patient to a dermatologist without further evaluation.
7. In a clinical scenario, if an older adult presents with a deep wound and has
not received a Tetanus booster in the last 10 years, what should the
, healthcare provider recommend?
Refer to a specialist
Administer a Tetanus booster
Administer antibiotics only
Do nothing and monitor the wound
8. A 45-year-old man has a soft, 3 cm subcutaneous mass on his back removed.
Gross appearance: yellow, well-circumscribed (not invading the surrounding
tissues). Microscopic appearance: bland (not atypical) fat cells. What is the
diagnosis?
lipoma
liposarcoma
melanoma
leiomyoma
carcinoma
9. Describe the characteristics of a lesion that would lead to a diagnosis of a
wart.
A wart is typically deep-seated and filled with fluid.
A wart is usually smooth and flat with a shiny surface.
A wart is characterized by being slightly elevated, having a flat
surface, and a rough, wart-like texture on palpation.
A wart is always red and inflamed.
10. What ocular condition is indicated by a cup-to-disc ratio of 1:2?
Retinal detachment
, Macular degeneration
Cataract
Glaucoma
11. If Jacob's lump were to become infected, what potential diagnosis might be
considered instead of a sebaceous cyst?
Fibroma
Malignant tumor
Lipoma
Abscess
12. Describe how the aging process affects vision, particularly in relation to near
vision.
Aging has no effect on vision.
Aging enhances the ability to see in low light.
Aging improves the ability to focus on close objects.
The aging process often leads to blurring of near vision due to
changes in the lens of the eye.
13. If a 75-year-old patient with a life expectancy of 10 years expresses a desire
for a screening colonoscopy, which factors should be prioritized in the
discussion?
Current age of patient and time interval until benefit from screening
accrues
Life expectancy and patient preference
