NSG 6420 Week 5 Midterm Exam
, NSG 6420 Week 5 Midterm Exam
Question 1
A cough is described as chronic if it has been present for:
Question 5 options:
a)
2 weeks or more
b)
8 weeks or more
c)
3 months or more
d)
6 months or more
Question 2
A key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina equivalents may include
exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalents are important because:
Question 6 options:
a)
Women with ischemic heart disease many times do not present with chest pain
b)
Some patients may have no symptoms or atypical symptoms; diagnosis may only be made at the
time of an actual myocardial infarction
c)
Elderly patients have the most severe symptoms
d)
A & B only
Question 3
A woman with an X-linked dominant disorder will:
,Question 7 options:
a)
Not be affected by the disorder herself
b)
Transmit the disorder to 50% of her offspring (male or female)
c)
Not transmit the disorder to her daughters
d)
Transmit the disorder to only her daughters
Question 4
In examination of the nose, the clinician observes gray, pale mucous membranes with clear,
serous discharge. This is most likely indicative of:
Question 1 options:
a)
Bacterial sinusitis
b)
Allergic rhinitis
c)
Drug abuse
d)
Skull fracture
Question 5
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?
Question 2 options:
a)
Femoral vein thrombosis
b)
Femoral artery thrombus
, c)
Venous insufficiency
d)
Musculoskeletal injury
Question 6
Which of the following is the most important question to ask during cardiovascular health
history?
Question 3 options:
a)
Number of offspring
b)
Last physical exam
c)
Sudden death of a family member
d)
Use of caffeine
Question 7
Rheumatic heart disease is a complication that can arise from which type of infection?
Question 4 options:
a)
Epstein-Barr virus
b)
Diphtheria
c)
Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus
d)
Streptococcus pneumoniae
, NSG 6420 Week 5 Midterm Exam
Question 1
A cough is described as chronic if it has been present for:
Question 5 options:
a)
2 weeks or more
b)
8 weeks or more
c)
3 months or more
d)
6 months or more
Question 2
A key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina equivalents may include
exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalents are important because:
Question 6 options:
a)
Women with ischemic heart disease many times do not present with chest pain
b)
Some patients may have no symptoms or atypical symptoms; diagnosis may only be made at the
time of an actual myocardial infarction
c)
Elderly patients have the most severe symptoms
d)
A & B only
Question 3
A woman with an X-linked dominant disorder will:
,Question 7 options:
a)
Not be affected by the disorder herself
b)
Transmit the disorder to 50% of her offspring (male or female)
c)
Not transmit the disorder to her daughters
d)
Transmit the disorder to only her daughters
Question 4
In examination of the nose, the clinician observes gray, pale mucous membranes with clear,
serous discharge. This is most likely indicative of:
Question 1 options:
a)
Bacterial sinusitis
b)
Allergic rhinitis
c)
Drug abuse
d)
Skull fracture
Question 5
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?
Question 2 options:
a)
Femoral vein thrombosis
b)
Femoral artery thrombus
, c)
Venous insufficiency
d)
Musculoskeletal injury
Question 6
Which of the following is the most important question to ask during cardiovascular health
history?
Question 3 options:
a)
Number of offspring
b)
Last physical exam
c)
Sudden death of a family member
d)
Use of caffeine
Question 7
Rheumatic heart disease is a complication that can arise from which type of infection?
Question 4 options:
a)
Epstein-Barr virus
b)
Diphtheria
c)
Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus
d)
Streptococcus pneumoniae
