NSG 6435 Final
1. Which of the following is not found in an adolescent with untreated Graves'
disease? Correct answer- Tendefncy to gain weight easily
2. A fifteen-year-old male patient reports a three-day history of sore throat, fever,
and malaise. Physical examination reveals pharyngitis, anterior cervical
adenopathy, and an oral temperature of 101.6 degree Fahrenheit (38.7 degree
Celsius). Which diagnostic test does a pediatric primary care nurse practitioner
order next? Correct answer- rapid streptococcal antigen test
3. The adolescent should be screened for Type 1 diabetes Correct answer- never
4. What is one of the most important components of a presports participation
physical exam? Correct answer- thorough history, including family medical
history and past medical history
5. What factors can negatively impact children's access to medical homes and
adequate health care services? Correct answer- all of the above
6. The nurse practitioner recognizes which of the following signs as indicators that
baby is not receiving sufficient breastmilk from the mother? Correct answer-
sleepiness, jaundice, decreased urine, and stool
7. The sexual development of a fourteen-year-old girl is notably delayed. She is
very short, slightly obese, and complains of constipation and fatigue. Her skin is
sallow and coarse in texture, and her hair is brittle. Which of the following tests
should be obtained? Correct answer- serum thyroxine and thyroid-stimulating
hormone
8. ______children are less likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit disorder than
others. Correct answer- hispanic
9. The most common form of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is ____________. Correct
answer- pauciarticular
10. Indications for immediate dialysis in the pediatric patient is Correct answer-
hypercalcemia
11. An early adolescent patient is more likely to have
regarding body image. Correct answer-
, 12. Bipolar disease requires _____________ for successful treatment. Correct
answer- lifetie medication
13. The number one psychological disorder in the United States has been identified
as _________. Correct answer- anxiety
14. Weight loss, chronic diarrhea, anemia, and weakness in an adolescent are
symptoms of _________. Correct answer- ulcerative colitis
15. An immunocompromised four-year-old patient presents for his vaccinations.
Which vaccination would you hold on this patient? Correct answer- MMR
16. Bipolar disease is often diagnosed in ____________________. Correct answer-
post puberty to early adulthood
17. Biomedical issues that may create academic performance issues include Correct
answer- fetal alcohol syndrome
18. ___________ increases a child's risk of being diagnosed with attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder. Correct answer- exposure to maternal tobacco use
19. The best way to screen for human papilloma virus in an adolescent female is
Correct answer-
20. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may be ___________. Correct answer-
familial
21. Eating disorders are Correct answer- more prevalent in females than males
22. adolescents should be asked about depression and suicide risk annually Correct
answer-
23. The most common form of child abuse seen in pediatric primary care is Correct
answer- fractures
24. Children with disabilities are guaranteed a free and appropriate education by
three federal laws: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, IDEA, and Correct
answer- the Americans with Disabilities Act
25. It is important to monitor _______ in an adolescent with inflammatory bowel
disease? Correct answer- all of the above
26. Which of the following medications should be avoided in a patient with idiopathic
thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP Correct answer- aspirin
1. Which of the following is not found in an adolescent with untreated Graves'
disease? Correct answer- Tendefncy to gain weight easily
2. A fifteen-year-old male patient reports a three-day history of sore throat, fever,
and malaise. Physical examination reveals pharyngitis, anterior cervical
adenopathy, and an oral temperature of 101.6 degree Fahrenheit (38.7 degree
Celsius). Which diagnostic test does a pediatric primary care nurse practitioner
order next? Correct answer- rapid streptococcal antigen test
3. The adolescent should be screened for Type 1 diabetes Correct answer- never
4. What is one of the most important components of a presports participation
physical exam? Correct answer- thorough history, including family medical
history and past medical history
5. What factors can negatively impact children's access to medical homes and
adequate health care services? Correct answer- all of the above
6. The nurse practitioner recognizes which of the following signs as indicators that
baby is not receiving sufficient breastmilk from the mother? Correct answer-
sleepiness, jaundice, decreased urine, and stool
7. The sexual development of a fourteen-year-old girl is notably delayed. She is
very short, slightly obese, and complains of constipation and fatigue. Her skin is
sallow and coarse in texture, and her hair is brittle. Which of the following tests
should be obtained? Correct answer- serum thyroxine and thyroid-stimulating
hormone
8. ______children are less likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit disorder than
others. Correct answer- hispanic
9. The most common form of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is ____________. Correct
answer- pauciarticular
10. Indications for immediate dialysis in the pediatric patient is Correct answer-
hypercalcemia
11. An early adolescent patient is more likely to have
regarding body image. Correct answer-
, 12. Bipolar disease requires _____________ for successful treatment. Correct
answer- lifetie medication
13. The number one psychological disorder in the United States has been identified
as _________. Correct answer- anxiety
14. Weight loss, chronic diarrhea, anemia, and weakness in an adolescent are
symptoms of _________. Correct answer- ulcerative colitis
15. An immunocompromised four-year-old patient presents for his vaccinations.
Which vaccination would you hold on this patient? Correct answer- MMR
16. Bipolar disease is often diagnosed in ____________________. Correct answer-
post puberty to early adulthood
17. Biomedical issues that may create academic performance issues include Correct
answer- fetal alcohol syndrome
18. ___________ increases a child's risk of being diagnosed with attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder. Correct answer- exposure to maternal tobacco use
19. The best way to screen for human papilloma virus in an adolescent female is
Correct answer-
20. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may be ___________. Correct answer-
familial
21. Eating disorders are Correct answer- more prevalent in females than males
22. adolescents should be asked about depression and suicide risk annually Correct
answer-
23. The most common form of child abuse seen in pediatric primary care is Correct
answer- fractures
24. Children with disabilities are guaranteed a free and appropriate education by
three federal laws: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, IDEA, and Correct
answer- the Americans with Disabilities Act
25. It is important to monitor _______ in an adolescent with inflammatory bowel
disease? Correct answer- all of the above
26. Which of the following medications should be avoided in a patient with idiopathic
thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP Correct answer- aspirin
