NSG5003 Midterm Exam Questions And
Accurate Answers
In examination of the nose, the clinician observes gray, pale mucous membranes with
clear, serous discharge. This is most likely indicative of: - ANSWER Allergic rhinitis
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? - ANSWER Venous insufficiency
Which of the following is the most important question to ask regarding the history
related to cardiovascular health? - ANSWER Sudden death of a family member
Rheumatic heart disease is a complication that could arise from an infection caused by
what? - ANSWER Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus
A cough is considered chronic when it has persisted for: - ANSWER 8 weeks or more
Chest pain is a cardinal symptom of ischemic heart disease. Angina equivalents may
include exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalents are important because: - ANSWER A & B
only
A woman with an X-linked dominant disorder will: - ANSWER Transmit the disorder to
50% of her offspring (male or female)
A 55-year-old post-menopausal woman with a history of hypertension complains of jaw
pain on heavy exertion. There were no complaints of chest pain. Her ECG indicates
normal sinus rhythm without ST segment abnormalities. Your plan may include: -
ANSWER Exercise stress test
, The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart? - ANSWER
the heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis
It is important not to dilate the eye if ____ is suspected - ANSWER Acute closed-angle
glaucoma
Your patient is a 78-year-old female with a 120-pack year smoking history. She
complains of hoarseness that has developed over the past few months. It is important to
exclude the possibility of:- ANSWER Laryngeal cancer
The nurse practitioner is conducting an examination of the mouth of an older adult who
has a history of smoking. A suspicious lesion of the oral cavity is found and the patient
has been referred to pathology for biopsy. Which is the most common oral
precancerous lesion? ANSWER Leukoplakia
A 20-year-old engineering student presents with episodes of abdominal discomfort and
bloating associated with episodes of diarrhea. Symptoms usually occur after eating, and
pain is frequently relieved with bowel movement. She is on a "celiac diet" and episodic
symptoms persist. Physical examination and diagnostic tests are negative. Colonoscopy
is negative without any abnormalities. History and physical are consistent with:
-ANSWER Irritable bowel syndrome
The most frequent cause of redness in the eyes is: -ANSWER Conjunctivitis
In AR disorders, carriers have: -ANSWER One copy of a gene mutation but not the
disease
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, GINA states that: -ANSWER All of the above
Aortic regurgitation requires medical treatment for early signs of CHF with: -ANSWER
ACE inhibitors
Accurate Answers
In examination of the nose, the clinician observes gray, pale mucous membranes with
clear, serous discharge. This is most likely indicative of: - ANSWER Allergic rhinitis
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? - ANSWER Venous insufficiency
Which of the following is the most important question to ask regarding the history
related to cardiovascular health? - ANSWER Sudden death of a family member
Rheumatic heart disease is a complication that could arise from an infection caused by
what? - ANSWER Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus
A cough is considered chronic when it has persisted for: - ANSWER 8 weeks or more
Chest pain is a cardinal symptom of ischemic heart disease. Angina equivalents may
include exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalents are important because: - ANSWER A & B
only
A woman with an X-linked dominant disorder will: - ANSWER Transmit the disorder to
50% of her offspring (male or female)
A 55-year-old post-menopausal woman with a history of hypertension complains of jaw
pain on heavy exertion. There were no complaints of chest pain. Her ECG indicates
normal sinus rhythm without ST segment abnormalities. Your plan may include: -
ANSWER Exercise stress test
, The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart? - ANSWER
the heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis
It is important not to dilate the eye if ____ is suspected - ANSWER Acute closed-angle
glaucoma
Your patient is a 78-year-old female with a 120-pack year smoking history. She
complains of hoarseness that has developed over the past few months. It is important to
exclude the possibility of:- ANSWER Laryngeal cancer
The nurse practitioner is conducting an examination of the mouth of an older adult who
has a history of smoking. A suspicious lesion of the oral cavity is found and the patient
has been referred to pathology for biopsy. Which is the most common oral
precancerous lesion? ANSWER Leukoplakia
A 20-year-old engineering student presents with episodes of abdominal discomfort and
bloating associated with episodes of diarrhea. Symptoms usually occur after eating, and
pain is frequently relieved with bowel movement. She is on a "celiac diet" and episodic
symptoms persist. Physical examination and diagnostic tests are negative. Colonoscopy
is negative without any abnormalities. History and physical are consistent with:
-ANSWER Irritable bowel syndrome
The most frequent cause of redness in the eyes is: -ANSWER Conjunctivitis
In AR disorders, carriers have: -ANSWER One copy of a gene mutation but not the
disease
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, GINA states that: -ANSWER All of the above
Aortic regurgitation requires medical treatment for early signs of CHF with: -ANSWER
ACE inhibitors
