NSG5003 EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS A+ GRADED
Acute closed-angle glaucoma - ANSWER 1. It is judicious not to dilate the eye if ____ is
suspected.
Intravenous pyelogram - ANSWER An 18-year-old female patient with repeated urinary
tract infections. She has no history risk factors and her physical examination is also
unremarkable. She also has a normal pelvic exam.
Which of the following should be obtained if anatomic abnormalities are suspected?
Impaired utilization of iron stores - ANSWER The pathophysiological signature of ACD is:
Acute death of a relative - ANSWER Which one of the following questions is most
relevant in the history for cardiovascular health?
Alpha-1 deficiency - ANSWER A 26 years old, nonsmoker, male comes to your clinic with
the chief complaint of SOB with exertion. This may be due to
Herpes zoster - ANSWER Which of the following cutaneous conditions is due to
reactivation of the latent varicella virus?
Selected low back pain - ANSWER Mr. Jones is a 68-year-old retired Air Force pilot that
has been diagnosed with prostate cancer in the past week. He has never had a surgical
procedure in his life and seeks clarification on the availability of treatments for prostate
cancer. He asks the nurse practitioner to tell him the side effects of a radical
prostatectomy. Which of the following is not a potential side effect of this procedure?
Physiologic aging - ANSWER Presbycusis is the hearing impairment that is associated
with
,Assessing resident's cognitive status and last change of the catheter/bag - ANSWER
Asymptomatic 1+ bacteriuria is found in a nursing home resident with an indwelling
catheter. The nurse practitioner's initial intervention includes
Allergen - ANSWER A 64-year-old male presents with erythema of the sclera, tearing,
and bilateral pruritus of the eyes. The symptoms come and go throughout the year and
he has associated clear nasal discharge. Which one of the following is most likely due to
the inflammation?
Borborygmi - ANSWER The nurse practitioner is evaluating a 62-year-old female who
reports lower abdominal pain. While performing auscultation, bowel sounds are high
pitched and tinkling. Which one of the following terms describes this finding
African Americans - ANSWER Which of the following ethnic groups have the highest
incidence of prostate cancer
A.Women with ischemic heart disease many times do not present with chest pain
B. Some patients may be asymptomatic or exhibit atypical symptoms; diagnosis may be
made only at the time of an actual myocardial infarction - ANSWER A key symptom of
ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina equivalents may include
exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalents are important because
Elevation of head of the bed 4-6 inches on blocks and weight reduction - ANSWER The
nurse practitioner is discussing lifestyle changes with a patient diagnosed with
gastroesophageal reflux. What are the nonpharmacological management interventions
that should be included?
Herpes zoster - ANSWER Which lesions are typically located along the distribution of
dermatome?
ACE inhibitor - ANSWER Which of the following medications are commonly associated
, with the side effect of cough?
Recognize this as a normal finding that requires periodic follow up - ANSWER On DRE,
you note that a 45-year-old patient has a firm, smooth, non-tender but asymmetrically
shaped prostate. The patient has no symptoms and has a normal urinalysis. The
patient's PSA is within normal limits for the patient's age. The clinician should:
Venous insufficiency - ANSWER Your patient complains of a feeling of heaviness in the
lower legs daily. You note varicosities, edema, and dusky color of both ankles and feet.
Which of the following is the most likely cause for these symptoms
Conjunctivitis - ANSWER The most common cause of eye redness is:
The heart valve thus thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis -
ANSWER What normal physiological changes does the aging process cause to the
heart?
tension headaches - ANSWER Ms. Smith, 37-year-old, comes to the clinic today
complaining of dull, throbbing bilateral headaches almost every evening. You suspect
she is experiencing
Esophageal varices - ANSWER A 59-year-old patient with history of alcohol abuse
comes to your office because of 'throwing up blood". On physical examination you note
ascites and caput medusa. A likely cause for the hematemesis is
Pleural effusion on chest X-ray - ANSWER Which one of the following is considered a
"red flag" when diagnosing a patient with pneumonia?
Colon cancer - ANSWER Your patient presents with lower abdominal pain, anorexia,
profound fatigue, involuntary weight loss of 10 pounds in last 3 weeks and you find a
positive hemoccult on digital rectal examination. Laboratory studies show iron
deficiency anemia. The clinician should consider
ANSWERS A+ GRADED
Acute closed-angle glaucoma - ANSWER 1. It is judicious not to dilate the eye if ____ is
suspected.
Intravenous pyelogram - ANSWER An 18-year-old female patient with repeated urinary
tract infections. She has no history risk factors and her physical examination is also
unremarkable. She also has a normal pelvic exam.
Which of the following should be obtained if anatomic abnormalities are suspected?
Impaired utilization of iron stores - ANSWER The pathophysiological signature of ACD is:
Acute death of a relative - ANSWER Which one of the following questions is most
relevant in the history for cardiovascular health?
Alpha-1 deficiency - ANSWER A 26 years old, nonsmoker, male comes to your clinic with
the chief complaint of SOB with exertion. This may be due to
Herpes zoster - ANSWER Which of the following cutaneous conditions is due to
reactivation of the latent varicella virus?
Selected low back pain - ANSWER Mr. Jones is a 68-year-old retired Air Force pilot that
has been diagnosed with prostate cancer in the past week. He has never had a surgical
procedure in his life and seeks clarification on the availability of treatments for prostate
cancer. He asks the nurse practitioner to tell him the side effects of a radical
prostatectomy. Which of the following is not a potential side effect of this procedure?
Physiologic aging - ANSWER Presbycusis is the hearing impairment that is associated
with
,Assessing resident's cognitive status and last change of the catheter/bag - ANSWER
Asymptomatic 1+ bacteriuria is found in a nursing home resident with an indwelling
catheter. The nurse practitioner's initial intervention includes
Allergen - ANSWER A 64-year-old male presents with erythema of the sclera, tearing,
and bilateral pruritus of the eyes. The symptoms come and go throughout the year and
he has associated clear nasal discharge. Which one of the following is most likely due to
the inflammation?
Borborygmi - ANSWER The nurse practitioner is evaluating a 62-year-old female who
reports lower abdominal pain. While performing auscultation, bowel sounds are high
pitched and tinkling. Which one of the following terms describes this finding
African Americans - ANSWER Which of the following ethnic groups have the highest
incidence of prostate cancer
A.Women with ischemic heart disease many times do not present with chest pain
B. Some patients may be asymptomatic or exhibit atypical symptoms; diagnosis may be
made only at the time of an actual myocardial infarction - ANSWER A key symptom of
ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina equivalents may include
exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalents are important because
Elevation of head of the bed 4-6 inches on blocks and weight reduction - ANSWER The
nurse practitioner is discussing lifestyle changes with a patient diagnosed with
gastroesophageal reflux. What are the nonpharmacological management interventions
that should be included?
Herpes zoster - ANSWER Which lesions are typically located along the distribution of
dermatome?
ACE inhibitor - ANSWER Which of the following medications are commonly associated
, with the side effect of cough?
Recognize this as a normal finding that requires periodic follow up - ANSWER On DRE,
you note that a 45-year-old patient has a firm, smooth, non-tender but asymmetrically
shaped prostate. The patient has no symptoms and has a normal urinalysis. The
patient's PSA is within normal limits for the patient's age. The clinician should:
Venous insufficiency - ANSWER Your patient complains of a feeling of heaviness in the
lower legs daily. You note varicosities, edema, and dusky color of both ankles and feet.
Which of the following is the most likely cause for these symptoms
Conjunctivitis - ANSWER The most common cause of eye redness is:
The heart valve thus thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis -
ANSWER What normal physiological changes does the aging process cause to the
heart?
tension headaches - ANSWER Ms. Smith, 37-year-old, comes to the clinic today
complaining of dull, throbbing bilateral headaches almost every evening. You suspect
she is experiencing
Esophageal varices - ANSWER A 59-year-old patient with history of alcohol abuse
comes to your office because of 'throwing up blood". On physical examination you note
ascites and caput medusa. A likely cause for the hematemesis is
Pleural effusion on chest X-ray - ANSWER Which one of the following is considered a
"red flag" when diagnosing a patient with pneumonia?
Colon cancer - ANSWER Your patient presents with lower abdominal pain, anorexia,
profound fatigue, involuntary weight loss of 10 pounds in last 3 weeks and you find a
positive hemoccult on digital rectal examination. Laboratory studies show iron
deficiency anemia. The clinician should consider
