South University NSG 6420 Week 5 Quiz / South University NSG6420 Week 5 Quiz (2020

Week 5 Mid-term

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1.

A 22-year-old female comes to your office with complaints of right lower quadrant abdominal pain, which has been worsening over the last 24 hours. On examination of the abdomen, there is a palpable mass and rebound tenderness over the right lower quadrant. The clinician should recognize the importance of

Digital rectal examination
      Endoscopy
      Pelvic examination
      UrinalysisDefinition

2.

Which of the following clinical reasoning tools is defined as evidence-based resource based on mathematical modeling to express the likelihood of a condition in select situations, settings, and/or patients?

Clinical practice guideline
      Clinical decision rule
      Clinical algorithm
      Clinical recommendation

3.

A common auscultatory finding in advanced CHF is

    S3 gallop rhythm

4.

Mr. Keenan is a 42-year-old man with a mild history of GERD and a remote history of an appendectomy, presenting with an acute onset of significant right upper-quadrant abdominal pain and vomiting. His pain began after a large meal, was unrelieved by a proton-pump inhibitor, was unlike his previous episodes of heartburn, but upon questioning, reports milder, prodromal episodes of similar post-prandial pain. His pain seems to radiate to his back. Despite a family history of cardiac disease, he reports no classic anginal signs or chest pain. He furthermore denies respiratory or pleuritic signs and denies fever, night sweats, and unintended weight loss. Finally, there are no dermatologic signs, nor genitourinary symptoms.

The chosen imaging study reveals: “GB normal in size without wall-thickening, but with 5-6 stones with shadowing. Common bile duct not dilated. Liver is homogenous and normal in size. Pancreas and kidneys are normal.” What is the most effective therapeutic/management option at this point?

chole

5.

A patient complains of fever, fatigue, and pharyngitis. On physical examination there is pronounced cervical lymphadenopathy. Which of the following diagnostic tests should be considered?

Mono spot
Strep test
Throat culture
All of the above

6.

Which of the following is not a contributing factor to the development of esophagitis in older adults?

7.

Essential parts of a health history include all of the following except:

8.

What test is used to confirm the diagnosis of appendicitis?

9.

The first assessment to complete related to the eyes is

      Eye lids
      Visual acuity
      Extraocular movements
      Peripheral vision

10.

The best way to diagnose structural heart disease/dysfunction non-invasively is

Chest X-ray
              EKG
        CORRECT  Echocardiogram
              Heart catheterization

11.

Which of the following is considered a “red flag” when diagnosing a patient with pneumonia

Fever of 102

    Infiltrates on chest X-ray

    Pleural effusion on chest X-ray

    Elevated white blood cell count

12.

In a patient presenting with suspected recurrence of diverticulitis, abdominal pain usually presents where in the abdomen?

Left upper quadrant
      Right upper quadrant
      Left lower quadrant
      Right lower quadrant

13.

Mr. A presents to your office complaining of chest pain, mid-sternal and radiating to his back. He was mowing his lawn. He reports the pain lasting for about 8 minutes and went away after sitting down. What is his most likely diagnosis based on his presenting symptoms

Acute MI
      GERD
      Pneumonia
      Angina

14.

In autosomal recessive (AR) disorders, individuals need

Only one mutated gene on the sex chromosomes to acquire the disease
      Only one mutated gene to acquire the disease
      Two mutated genes to acquire the disease
      Two mutated genes to become carriers

15.

Susan P., a 60-year-old woman with a 30 pack year history, presents to your primary care practice for evaluation of a persistent, daily cough with increased sputum production, worse in the morning, occurring over the past three months. She tells you, “I have the same thing, year after year.” Which of the following choices would you consider strongly in your critical thinking process?

chronic bronichitis

16.

The best evidence rating drugs to consider in a post myocardial infarction patient include:

ASA, ACE/ARB, beta-blocker, aldosterone blockade
      ACE, ARB, Calcium channel blocker, ASA
      Long-acting nitrates, warfarin, ACE, and ARB
      ASA, clopidogrel, nitrates

17.

A 76-year-old patient with a 200-pack year smoking history presents with complaints of chronic cough, dyspnea, fatigue, hemoptysis, and weight loss over the past 2 months. The physical exam reveals decreased breath sounds and dullness to percussion over the left lower lung field. The chest X-ray demonstrates shift of the mediastinum and trachea to the left. These are classic signs of:

Lung cancer

    Tuberculosis

    Pneumonia

    COPD

18.

Upon assessment of respiratory excursion, the clinician notes asymmetric expansion of the chest. One side expands greater than the other. This could be due to

      Pneumothorax
      Pleural effusion
      Pneumonia
      Pulmonary embolism

19.

A patient presents with eye redness, scant discharge, and a gritty sensation. Your examination reveals the palpable preauricular nodes, which are most likely with:

Bacterial conjunctivitis
B.  Allergic conjunctivitis
C.  Chemical conjunctivitis
D.  Viral conjunctivitis

20.

Emphysematous changes in the lungs produce the following characteristic in COPD patients?

Asymmetric chest expansion
      Increased lateral diameter
      Increased anterior-posterior diameter
      Pectus excavatum

21.

An older patient reports burning pain after ingestion of many foods and large meals. What assessment would assist the nurse practitioner in making a diagnosis of GERD?

A.  Identification of a fluid wave
B.  Positive Murphy’s sign
C.  Palpable spleen
D.  Midepigastric pain that is not reproducible with palpation

22.

Which of the following details are NOT considered while staging asthma?

A.  Nighttime awakenings
B.  Long-acting beta agonist usage
C.  Frequency of symptoms
D.  Spirometry findings

23.

The cytochrome p system involves enzymes that are generally Inhibited by drugs :

·         Inhibited by drugs

·         Induced by drugs

·         Inhibited or induced by drugs

·         Associated with decreased liver perfusion

24.

Mr. Keenan is a 42-year-old man with a mild history of GERD and a remote history of an appendectomy, presenting with an acute onset of significant right upper-quadrant abdominal pain and vomiting. His pain began after a large meal, was unrelieved by a proton-pump inhibitor, was unlike his previous episodes of heartburn, but upon questioning, reports milder, prodromal episodes of similar post-prandial pain. His pain seems to radiate to his back. Despite a family history of cardiac disease, he reports no classic anginal signs or chest pain. He furthermore denies respiratory or pleuritic signs and denies fever, night sweats, and unintended weight loss. Finally, there are no dermatologic signs, nor genitourinary symptoms.

Of the following lab studies, which would provide little help in determining your differential diagnosis?

      Abdominal plain films
      Liver function tests
      Amylase/lipase
      Urinalysis

25.

Jeff, 48 years old, presents to the clinic complaining of fleeting chest pain, fatigue, palpitations, lightheadedness, and shortness of breath. The pain comes and goes and is not associated with activity or exertion. Food does not exacerbate or relieve the pain. The pain is usually located under the left nipple. Jeff is concerned because his father has cardiac disease and underwent a CABG at age 65. The ANP examines Jeff and hears a mid-systolic click at the 4th ICS mid-clavicular area. The ANP knows that this is a hallmark sign of:

Angina
      Pericarditis
      Mitral valve prolapse
      Congestive heart failur

26.

Men have faster and more efficient biotransformation of drugs and this is thought to be due to:

·         Less obesity rates than women

·         Prostate enlargement

·         Testosterone

·         Less estrogen than women

27.

An 82-year-old female presents to the emergency department with epigastric pain and weakness. She admits to having dark, tarry stools for the last few days. She reports a long history of pain due to osteoarthritis. She self-medicates daily with ibuprofen, naprosyn, and aspirin for joint pain. On physical examination, she has orthostatic hypotension and pallor. Fecal occult blood test is positive. A likely etiology of the patient’s problem is:

Mallory-Weiss tear
B.  Esophageal varices
C.  Gastric ulcer
D.  Colon cancer

28.

You have a patient complaining of vertigo and want to know what could be the cause. Knowing there are many causes for vertigo, you question the length of time the sensation lasts. She tells you several hours to days and is accompanied by tinnitus and hearing loss. You suspect which of the following conditions?

Ménière’s disease
            Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
            Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
            MigraineDefinition

29.

. Your patient has been treated for glaucoma for 5 years. Which of the following will provide indication of the level of progression during the funduscopic examination for this patient?

Checking the macula
      Estimating cup-to-disk ratio
      Verifying a red reflex
      Extraocular movements

30.

If it has been determined a patient has esophageal reflux, you should tell them:

They probably have a hiatal hernia causing reflux
      They probably need surgery
      They should avoid all fruit juices
      Smoking, alcohol, and caffeine can aggravate their problem

31.

The following criterion is considered a positive finding when determining whether a patient with asthma can be safely monitored and treated at home:

Age over 40

  Fever greater than 101

Tachypnea greater than 30 breaths/minute

    Productive cough

32.

Jenny is a 24 year old graduate student that presents to the clinic today with complaints of fever, midsternal chest pain and generalized fatigue for the past two days. She denies any cough or sputum production. She states that when she takes Ibuprofen and rest that the chest pain does seem to ease off. Upon examination the patient presents looking very ill. She is leaning forward and states that this is the most comfortable position for her. Temp is 102. BP= 100/70. Heart rate is 120/min and regular. Upon auscultation a friction rub is audible. Her lung sounds are clear. With these presenting symptoms your initial diagnosis would be

Mitral Valve Prolapse
              Referred Pain from Cholecystitis
  Pericarditis
              Pulmonary Embolus

33.

During auscultation of the chest, your exam reveals a loud grating sound at the lower anterolateral lung fields, at full inspiration and early expiration. This finding is consistent with:

Pneumonia
              Pleuritis
              Pneumothorax
        CORRECT    A and B

34.

Your 35-year-old female patient complains of feeling palpitations on occasion. The clinician should recognize that palpitations are often a sign of

    Anemia
              Anxiety
              Hyperthyroidism
        CORRECT    All of the above

35.

Presbycusis is the hearing impairment that is associated with:

Physiologic aging
      Ménière’s disease
      Cerumen impaction
      Herpes zoster

36.

Functional abilities are best assessed by :

·         Self-report of function      

·         Observed assessment of function      

·         A comprehensive head-to-toe examination      

·         Family report of function

37.

In examining the mouth of an older adult with a history of smoking, the nurse practitioner finds a suspicious oral lesion. The patient has been referred for a biopsy to be sent for pathology. Which is the most common oral precancerous lesion?

Fictional keratosis
              Keratoacanthoma
            Lichen planus
    Leukoplakia

38.

The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart?

The heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis
      Cardiology occurs along with prolapse of the mitral valve and regurgitation
      Dilation of the right ventricle occurs with sclerosis of pulmonic and tricuspid valves
      Hypertrophy of the right ventricle

39.

In assessing the eyes, which of the following is considered a “red flag” finding when associated with eye redness?

History of prior red-eye episodes
          Grossly visible corneal defect
              Exophthalmos
              Photophobia

40.

Helicobacter pylori is implicated as a causative agent in the development of duodenal or gastric ulcers. What teaching should the nurse practitioner plan for a patient who has a positive Helicobacter pylori test?

A.  It is highly contagious and a mask should be worn at home.
B.  Treatment regimen is multiple lifetime medications.
C.  Treatment regimen is multiple medications taken daily for a few weeks.
D.  Treatment regimen is complicated and is not indicated unless the patient is symptomatic.