Final Exam - ANP 650 Adult
Gerontology I Questions and Already
Passed Solutions 2025-2026 Edition.
ST segment elevation with deep, wide Q waves in lead II, III, and aVF are a sign of which of the
following - Answer Acute inferior MI
What is the treatment for a patient with a septic pressure ulcer - Answer Surgical consult for
debridement and antibiotics
Primary adrenal insufficiency most often occurs from - Answer autoimmune adrenalitis
Which of the following is a statement/documentation/declaration of a patient's intent regarding
medical treatment - Answer Advanced directive
What does a positive Homan's sign indicate - Answer diagnosis of DVT
What is the most commonly used steroid to treat spinal cord compression - Answer Solu-
Cortex -- Hydrocortisone
What DVT prophylaxis should be used on a geriatric patient following abdominal surgery -
Answer Early ambulation
A 60 year old Caucasian female presents to the ER with heavy vaginal bleeding and passage of
several large clots earlier in the day. The ACNP performs a physical exam, which reveals an
enlarged, softened uterus and nodularity on the adnexa. The ACNP suspects: - Answer
Endometrial cancer
What is a common cause of insomnia in palliative care patients - Answer Anxiety
What is the goal of palliative care? - Answer Pain and distressing symptom management
Maintaining quality of life
, A 39 year old male with no significant PMH presents to the ER with purulent sputum, low grade
fever without chills, mild dyspnea on exertion, and rare hemoptysis for the past 4 days. What
diagnostic finding would support your diagnosis of acute bronchitis? - Answer Sputum gram
stain and CNS: usually show gram negative diplococci
Which of the following is NOT an example of the AGACNP's involvement in research and patient
outcomes - Answer Peer review
ARE EXAMPLES: patient satisfaction, length of stay, mortality statistics
Which of the following criteria is NOT a requirement for acute rehab admission - Answer
Requiring two or more therapies
ARE REQUIREMENTS: able to follow commands, able to feed self, physical stamina for 3 hours
therapy
Which of the following patients would benefit most from being admitted to an acute rehab
hospital? - Answer 42 year old female after biocartilage implantation
Which of the following medications id the current drug choice for an acute migraine headache?
- Answer Cafergot (ergotamine tartrate + caffeine)
You are taking admissions from the ER when you are consulted on a name that sounds familiar.
Upon chart review, you notice that she has been to the ER several times for headaches, muscle
aches, and fatigue over the past couple of months. Her history, physical exam, imaging, and labs
do not indicate cause. What should you do next? - Answer Screen for depression
What medication can be used in conjunction with analgesics for the management of pain
related cancer? - Answer Amitriptyline
What is a common problem for patients with spinal stenosis? - Answer radiating pain while
sitting
Gerontology I Questions and Already
Passed Solutions 2025-2026 Edition.
ST segment elevation with deep, wide Q waves in lead II, III, and aVF are a sign of which of the
following - Answer Acute inferior MI
What is the treatment for a patient with a septic pressure ulcer - Answer Surgical consult for
debridement and antibiotics
Primary adrenal insufficiency most often occurs from - Answer autoimmune adrenalitis
Which of the following is a statement/documentation/declaration of a patient's intent regarding
medical treatment - Answer Advanced directive
What does a positive Homan's sign indicate - Answer diagnosis of DVT
What is the most commonly used steroid to treat spinal cord compression - Answer Solu-
Cortex -- Hydrocortisone
What DVT prophylaxis should be used on a geriatric patient following abdominal surgery -
Answer Early ambulation
A 60 year old Caucasian female presents to the ER with heavy vaginal bleeding and passage of
several large clots earlier in the day. The ACNP performs a physical exam, which reveals an
enlarged, softened uterus and nodularity on the adnexa. The ACNP suspects: - Answer
Endometrial cancer
What is a common cause of insomnia in palliative care patients - Answer Anxiety
What is the goal of palliative care? - Answer Pain and distressing symptom management
Maintaining quality of life
, A 39 year old male with no significant PMH presents to the ER with purulent sputum, low grade
fever without chills, mild dyspnea on exertion, and rare hemoptysis for the past 4 days. What
diagnostic finding would support your diagnosis of acute bronchitis? - Answer Sputum gram
stain and CNS: usually show gram negative diplococci
Which of the following is NOT an example of the AGACNP's involvement in research and patient
outcomes - Answer Peer review
ARE EXAMPLES: patient satisfaction, length of stay, mortality statistics
Which of the following criteria is NOT a requirement for acute rehab admission - Answer
Requiring two or more therapies
ARE REQUIREMENTS: able to follow commands, able to feed self, physical stamina for 3 hours
therapy
Which of the following patients would benefit most from being admitted to an acute rehab
hospital? - Answer 42 year old female after biocartilage implantation
Which of the following medications id the current drug choice for an acute migraine headache?
- Answer Cafergot (ergotamine tartrate + caffeine)
You are taking admissions from the ER when you are consulted on a name that sounds familiar.
Upon chart review, you notice that she has been to the ER several times for headaches, muscle
aches, and fatigue over the past couple of months. Her history, physical exam, imaging, and labs
do not indicate cause. What should you do next? - Answer Screen for depression
What medication can be used in conjunction with analgesics for the management of pain
related cancer? - Answer Amitriptyline
What is a common problem for patients with spinal stenosis? - Answer radiating pain while
sitting
