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PNCB Acute Care Exam with Questions and Answers A previously healthy infant presents with three days of rhinorrhea, low-grade fever, and cough. Vital signs include temp 38.4 (101.1), HR 170, RR 58, BP 70/48, O2 89% on RA. On physical examination, mild to moderate intercostal and subcostal retractions are noted with diffuse crackles and wheezes auscultated over all lung fields. The MOST likely diagnosis is: A. asthma B. bacterial pneumonia C. bronchiolitis D. viral pneumonia ANSWER C. b...

PNCB AC Part 2 Exam with Questions and Verified Answers A newborn with a diagnosis of d-transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA) is transferred from an outlying hospital to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). He is intubated and on a prostaglandin infusion. Four extremity blood pressures are within normal limits. He has post-ductal oxygen saturations of 92% and pre-ductal saturations of 76% on 100% FiO2. What is the most likely cause? a. Large atrial septal defect b. Pulmonary hype...

PNCB AC Part 2 Exam with Questions and Answers A 14-year-old with sickle cell disease presents with acute chest syndrome. The child continues to complain of pain after administration of intravenous (IV) morphine 5mg, IV fluids, and oxygen. What would be the most appropriate medication to administer next? a. Morphine 10 mg IV b. Methylprednisolone 30mg IV c. Ketorolac 15mg IV d. Midazolam 2 mg IV ANSWER C - Ketorolac is a parenteral, nonsteroidal analgesic that does not have the same risk...

PN3006 Final Exam Prep with Questions and Answers When a client's serum sodium level is 120 mmol/L, the priority nursing assessment is to monitor the status of which of the following body systems? Select one: a. Neurological b. Gastrointestinal c. Pulmonary d. Hepatic ANSWER Neurological A client experiences a loss of intracellular fluid. The nurse anticipates that which of the following IV therapies will be used to replace this type of fluid loss? Select one: a. 0.45% norma...

PN 4006 Midterm Review Exam with Questions and Answers One of the most important indications of an acid base imbalance within an ABG ANSWER bicarbonate lvls What if I have left sided heart failure and I refuse to go get help for treatment what will the consequences of uncorrected untreated left sided heart failure- ANSWER causes right-sided heart failure You were just discharging a client after a cardiac catheterization what would you include in including your discharge teaching- ANSW...

PN 4006 Midterm Review Exam with Questions and Answers One of the most important indications of an acid base imbalance within an ABG ANSWER bicarbonate lvls What if I have left sided heart failure and I refuse to go get help for treatment what will the consequences of uncorrected untreated left sided heart failure- ANSWER causes right-sided heart failure You were just discharging a client after a cardiac catheterization what would you include in including your discharge teaching- ANSW...

PN 4006 Midterm Exam with Questions and Answers The nurse anticipates that the client with a fluid volume excess will manifest which one of the following signs? Select one: a. Increased urine specific gravity b. Decreased body weight c. Increased blood pressure d. Decreased pulse strength ANSWER c. Increased blood pressure Out of all of the following clients, the nurse recognizes that which one is most at risk for a fluid volume deficit? Select one: a. A 6-month-old learning to dri...

PN 4006 Final Exam with Questions and Answers The nurse administers the intramuscular medication of iron by the Z-track method. Why was this method used? Select one: a. To provide faster absorption of the medication b. To reduce discomfort from the needle c. To provide a more even absorption of the drug d. To prevent the drug from irritating sensitive tissue ANSWER d. To prevent the drug from irritating sensitive tissue A client on the medical unit receives regular insulin at 7:00 ...

PN 4006 Exam Prep with Questions and Answers Which of the following actions must the nurse take in preparing two different medications from two vials? Select one: a. Inject fluid from one vial into the other. b. Uncap the syringe and wipe the needle with an alcohol preparation before inserting into either vial. c. Discard the medication from vial number two if medication from vial number one is pushed into it. d. Insert air into the first vial, but not the second vial. ANSWER c. Disca...

Philip Valle TH 210 Final Exam with Questions and Answers Restoration Comedy ANSWER witty language, bawdy sexual behavior, aristocratic society portrayed in play, beginning of farce, double entendres Aphra Behn ANSWER first professional playwright Ned Kynaston ANSWER the most famous male playing a female role Restoration Theatres ANSWER opening of theatres after the Great Bubonic Plague Margaret Hughes ANSWER first female actor to appear on stage in Othello Othello ANSWER...

Pest Management Category 3b Exam with Questions and Solutions Is this statement T/F according to Regulation 637, Pesticide Use ANSWER (true) In Michigan, there is a registry of persons who must be notified before turfgrass or ornamental pesticide applications can occur on properties that are adjacent to the property of the person listed in the registry. According to Regulation 637, what are the minimum PPE requirements for commercial applicators? ANSWER Wear long pants and a long-sleeved...

Peds CE PNP-PC Exam with Questions and Answers An eight-year-old child comes to the clinic with a history of hard, painful bowel movements. The child's physical examination yields normal findings and an x-ray confirms constipation. The pediatric primary care nurse practitioner instructs the parent to increase fiber-rich foods for the child and to: a. Increase cheese intake to two slices per day b. Limit milk consumption to 16 oz per day c. Limit the child to one candy bar per day d....

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Midterm Exam with Questions and Answers Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding newborn screening? a. sickle cell disease & cystic fibrosis screening tests are required in all 50 states. b. screening is performed for disorders in which there are no cure c. screening is performed using a simple screening method d. Phenylketonuria (PKU), glactesemia, hypothyroidism screening tests are performed in all symptomatic newborns ANSWER c A p...

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Final Exam with Questions and Answers Based on recent evidence, which statement is MOST appropriate when providing education regarding the delivery of inhaled albuterol to children? a. Longer nebulized therapy enhances the medication delivery b. Crying enhances nebulized medication delivery to the airway in infants c. Using a metered dose inhaler with a spacer and mask provides similar efficacy as nebulized form d. Using a metered dose inhaler with a spacer is...

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Exam with Questions and Solutions 1. Which of the following is true for idiopathic scoliosis, which occurs primarily in adolescents? a. Mild curves occur equally between the sexes b. Generally there is no family history c. Back pain is usually associated with curves of 35 degrees or greater d. Bracing is indicated for thoracic curves of 10-25 degrees ANSWER a 1. A typical febrile seizure is most likely to be the problem of which of the following children? ...

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Exam with Questions and Answers The parents of a 3-year-old child have noticed that the child experiences episodes of abrupt, brief loss of consciousness many times during the day. The PNP suspects that the child is having: A) Status epilepticus B) Absence seizures C) Atonic seizures D) Myoclonic seizures ANSWER b A 3-month-old infant is brought to the clinic for a well-child visit. The mother is concerned because the infant has not been feeding as well as...

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep with Questions and Answers The father of a 10-day-old neonate calls the office concerned about the infant's continually watery left eye. There is no redness or swelling of the eyelid. The PNP responds: A) "The neonate probably has a blocked tear duct and should be examined." B) "The neonate needs to see a pediatric ophthalmologist." C) "The neonate may be having an allergic response to the medicine placed in the eye after birth....

Pathophysiology BIOD 331 Module 1 Exam with Questions and Answers What is epithelial tissue and its characteristics? ANSWER Epithelial tissue: covers body's outer surface, lines inner surfaces, and forms glandular tissue. It is avascular and draws oxygen and nutrients from capillaries of the connective tissue on which it rests. What is connective tissue and its characteristics? ANSWER Connective tissue: produces extracellular matrix that supports and holds tissues together. Two catego...

Pathology Endocrine System Chapter 10 Exam with Questions and Answers Which hormone causes contraction of smooth muscle, especially in the uterus? a. Vasopressin. b. FSH. c. TSH. d. Oxytocin. ANSWER d. Oxytocin. Which of the following results from excessive growth hormone? a. Diabetes insipidus. b. Diabetes mellitus. c. Hyperpituitarism. d. Hypopituitarism. ANSWER c. Hyperpituitarism. If hyperpituitarism occurs in a person whose bone growth is still active, then _____ results....

Pain Management in Patients with Cancer Chapter 29 Exam with Q and A A patient who is taking a fixed-dose combination drug with an opioid and acetaminophen for cancer pain reports increased muscular pain. The patient asks the nurse if the pain medication dose can be increased. What will the nurse tell this patient? a.An adjuvant analgesic medication will probably be used to help with this pain. b.An additional dose of acetaminophen can be used to enhance pain relief. c.Increasing the dose ...