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EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
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Question 1
A 28-year-old female patient receives a Pap smear report indicating High-Grade Squamous
Intraepithelial Lesions (HSIL) or Grade 3 biopsy results. What is the standard recommended
treatment for this patient?
A) Repeat Pap smear in 6 months
B) HPV testing only
C) Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
D) Observation for 1 year
E) Cryotherapy of the cervix
Correct Answer: C) Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
Rationale: Grade 3 cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN 3) or HSIL carries a high risk of
progression to invasive cervical cancer. Standard management for non-pregnant women
includes excisional procedures like LEEP or cold-knife conization to remove the abnormal
tissue and allow for further histological evaluation. Conservative management with repeat
cytology is not appropriate for high-grade lesions.
Question 2
A patient presents to the clinic after slamming their finger in a car door, resulting in a painful
subungual hematoma covering 40% of the nail bed. What is the most appropriate initial
treatment?
A) Total nail avulsion
B) Prescription for oral antibiotics
C) Trephination (creating a hole to drain blood)
D) Application of a tight pressure dressing
E) Referral to a vascular surgeon
Correct Answer: C) Trephination (creating a hole to drain blood)
Rationale: A subungual hematoma is a collection of blood under the fingernail. If the injury
is painful and acute, trephination—using a heated wire or a needle to drill a small hole in
the nail—is performed to relieve pressure and pain by draining the trapped blood. This is
generally indicated when the hematoma involves more than 25% of the nail area but the
nail remains intact.
Question 3
Which of the following conditions is considered a major risk factor for the development of an
ectopic pregnancy?
A) History of multiple live births
B) Salpingitis or history of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
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C) Use of oral contraceptive pills
D) Previous Cesarean section
E) Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Correct Answer: B) Salpingitis or history of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Rationale: Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, most
commonly in the fallopian tubes. Salpingitis (inflammation of the tubes) and PID cause
scarring and structural damage to the cilia of the fallopian tubes, which hinders the normal
passage of the embryo to the uterus, significantly increasing the risk of tubal implantation.
Question 4
During a physical examination of a child with a high fever and a cough, the NP notices small,
white "grains of salt" lesions on the buccal mucosa opposite the molars. What is the clinical
significance of these spots?
A) They are pathognomonic for Measles (Rubeola)
B) They indicate a severe case of Hand-Foot-Mouth disease
C) They are a precursor to Varicella
D) They are common findings in Scarlet Fever
E) They represent a fungal infection (Thrush)
Correct Answer: A) They are pathognomonic for Measles (Rubeola)
Rationale: Known as Koplik spots, these are an early sign of Measles (Rubeola). They
typically appear 2-3 days before the characteristic measles rash. Identification of these
spots allows for early isolation and management of the highly contagious viral infection.
Question 5
A 6-year-old male presents with an antalgic gait and reports a dull ache in his right hip and knee.
X-rays reveal avascular necrosis of the proximal femoral head. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
A) Osgood-Schlatter Disease
B) Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
C) Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
D) Septic Arthritis
E) Transient Synovitis
Correct Answer: C) Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Rationale: Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is an idiopathic avascular necrosis of the femoral
head, most commonly seen in boys aged 4 to 8 years. It presents with a limp and referred
pain to the knee. Unlike SCFE, which is more common in obese adolescents, Legg-Calve-
Perthes affects younger children and is characterized by the necrosis and subsequent
remodeling of the bone.
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Question 6
A 45-year-old male is found to have a serum triglyceride level of 1,500 mg/dL. This patient is at
the highest immediate risk for which of the following complications?
A) Myocardial infarction
B) Ischemic stroke
C) Acute pancreatitis
D) Diabetic ketoacidosis
E) Cholecystitis
Correct Answer: C) Acute pancreatitis
Rationale: Extreme hypertriglyceridemia (typically >1,000 mg/dL) is a well-known trigger
for acute pancreatitis. High levels of triglycerides lead to the release of free fatty acids that
cause toxic injury to the pancreatic acinar cells and capillary endothelium, triggering an
inflammatory cascade. While high lipids contribute to cardiovascular risk, the immediate
threat at levels this high is pancreatic autodigestion.
Question 7
A patient’s CBC reveals the following: Low Hgb, Low Hct, and an MCV of 110 fL. Which
condition is most consistent with these findings?
A) Iron deficiency anemia
B) Thalassemia
C) Vitamin B12 deficiency
D) Anemia of chronic disease
E) Lead poisoning
Correct Answer: C) Vitamin B12 deficiency
Rationale: A high Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV > 100 fL) indicates macrocytic anemia.
The two most common causes of megaloblastic macrocytic anemia are Vitamin B12
deficiency and folate deficiency. Iron deficiency and thalassemia typically present as
microcytic (Low MCV) anemias.
Question 8
When performing a digital rectal exam (DRE) on a 65-year-old male with complaints of urinary
frequency and nocturia, what finding would most suggest Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?
A) A hard, nodular, and asymmetrical gland
B) A small, firm, and tender gland
C) An enlarged, symmetrical, and smooth gland
D) A soft, boggy, and very tender gland
E) A gland with a single fluctuant mass
Correct Answer: C) An enlarged, symmetrical, and smooth gland
Rationale: BPH typically presents as a firm, smooth, and symmetrically enlarged prostate. A
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hard or nodular prostate is more suggestive of prostate cancer, while a soft, boggy, and
tender gland is classic for prostatitis.
Question 9
A 70-year-old male with a history of hypertension and CAD presents with cold extremities. On
exam, you note present femoral pulses but absent pedal and posterior tibial pulses. This is most
indicative of:
A) Chronic Venous Insufficiency
B) Deep Vein Thrombosis
C) Peripheral Arterial Insufficiency (PAD)
D) Raynaud’s Phenomenon
E) Congestive Heart Failure
Correct Answer: C) Peripheral Arterial Insufficiency (PAD)
Rationale: PAD is caused by atherosclerosis of the peripheral arteries. The absence of distal
pulses (pedal/tibial) in the presence of proximal pulses (femoral) suggests an arterial
occlusion or narrowing between those points. Chronic venous insufficiency usually presents
with edema and skin discoloration, not absent pulses.
Question 10
While performing a physical exam on an athlete with knee pain, you elicit a palpable click while
extending the knee with varus stress and internal rotation. This is a positive McMurray’s sign,
indicating:
A) Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear
B) Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) tear
C) Meniscus tear
D) Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) sprain
E) Patellar tendonitis
Correct Answer: C) Meniscus tear
Rationale: The McMurray test is a specialized physical exam maneuver used to identify
tears in the meniscus of the knee. A palpable or audible click or pop during the rotation
and extension of the knee is a classic positive finding.
Question 11
Which test is considered the most sensitive for assessing the integrity of the Anterior Cruciate
Ligament (ACL)?
A) McMurray’s Test
B) Drawer Test
C) Lachman’s Test
D) Thompson Test
E) Phalen’s Test
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS)/NEWEST UPDATE
Question 1
A 28-year-old female patient receives a Pap smear report indicating High-Grade Squamous
Intraepithelial Lesions (HSIL) or Grade 3 biopsy results. What is the standard recommended
treatment for this patient?
A) Repeat Pap smear in 6 months
B) HPV testing only
C) Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
D) Observation for 1 year
E) Cryotherapy of the cervix
Correct Answer: C) Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
Rationale: Grade 3 cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN 3) or HSIL carries a high risk of
progression to invasive cervical cancer. Standard management for non-pregnant women
includes excisional procedures like LEEP or cold-knife conization to remove the abnormal
tissue and allow for further histological evaluation. Conservative management with repeat
cytology is not appropriate for high-grade lesions.
Question 2
A patient presents to the clinic after slamming their finger in a car door, resulting in a painful
subungual hematoma covering 40% of the nail bed. What is the most appropriate initial
treatment?
A) Total nail avulsion
B) Prescription for oral antibiotics
C) Trephination (creating a hole to drain blood)
D) Application of a tight pressure dressing
E) Referral to a vascular surgeon
Correct Answer: C) Trephination (creating a hole to drain blood)
Rationale: A subungual hematoma is a collection of blood under the fingernail. If the injury
is painful and acute, trephination—using a heated wire or a needle to drill a small hole in
the nail—is performed to relieve pressure and pain by draining the trapped blood. This is
generally indicated when the hematoma involves more than 25% of the nail area but the
nail remains intact.
Question 3
Which of the following conditions is considered a major risk factor for the development of an
ectopic pregnancy?
A) History of multiple live births
B) Salpingitis or history of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
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C) Use of oral contraceptive pills
D) Previous Cesarean section
E) Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Correct Answer: B) Salpingitis or history of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Rationale: Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, most
commonly in the fallopian tubes. Salpingitis (inflammation of the tubes) and PID cause
scarring and structural damage to the cilia of the fallopian tubes, which hinders the normal
passage of the embryo to the uterus, significantly increasing the risk of tubal implantation.
Question 4
During a physical examination of a child with a high fever and a cough, the NP notices small,
white "grains of salt" lesions on the buccal mucosa opposite the molars. What is the clinical
significance of these spots?
A) They are pathognomonic for Measles (Rubeola)
B) They indicate a severe case of Hand-Foot-Mouth disease
C) They are a precursor to Varicella
D) They are common findings in Scarlet Fever
E) They represent a fungal infection (Thrush)
Correct Answer: A) They are pathognomonic for Measles (Rubeola)
Rationale: Known as Koplik spots, these are an early sign of Measles (Rubeola). They
typically appear 2-3 days before the characteristic measles rash. Identification of these
spots allows for early isolation and management of the highly contagious viral infection.
Question 5
A 6-year-old male presents with an antalgic gait and reports a dull ache in his right hip and knee.
X-rays reveal avascular necrosis of the proximal femoral head. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
A) Osgood-Schlatter Disease
B) Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
C) Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
D) Septic Arthritis
E) Transient Synovitis
Correct Answer: C) Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Rationale: Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is an idiopathic avascular necrosis of the femoral
head, most commonly seen in boys aged 4 to 8 years. It presents with a limp and referred
pain to the knee. Unlike SCFE, which is more common in obese adolescents, Legg-Calve-
Perthes affects younger children and is characterized by the necrosis and subsequent
remodeling of the bone.
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Question 6
A 45-year-old male is found to have a serum triglyceride level of 1,500 mg/dL. This patient is at
the highest immediate risk for which of the following complications?
A) Myocardial infarction
B) Ischemic stroke
C) Acute pancreatitis
D) Diabetic ketoacidosis
E) Cholecystitis
Correct Answer: C) Acute pancreatitis
Rationale: Extreme hypertriglyceridemia (typically >1,000 mg/dL) is a well-known trigger
for acute pancreatitis. High levels of triglycerides lead to the release of free fatty acids that
cause toxic injury to the pancreatic acinar cells and capillary endothelium, triggering an
inflammatory cascade. While high lipids contribute to cardiovascular risk, the immediate
threat at levels this high is pancreatic autodigestion.
Question 7
A patient’s CBC reveals the following: Low Hgb, Low Hct, and an MCV of 110 fL. Which
condition is most consistent with these findings?
A) Iron deficiency anemia
B) Thalassemia
C) Vitamin B12 deficiency
D) Anemia of chronic disease
E) Lead poisoning
Correct Answer: C) Vitamin B12 deficiency
Rationale: A high Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV > 100 fL) indicates macrocytic anemia.
The two most common causes of megaloblastic macrocytic anemia are Vitamin B12
deficiency and folate deficiency. Iron deficiency and thalassemia typically present as
microcytic (Low MCV) anemias.
Question 8
When performing a digital rectal exam (DRE) on a 65-year-old male with complaints of urinary
frequency and nocturia, what finding would most suggest Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?
A) A hard, nodular, and asymmetrical gland
B) A small, firm, and tender gland
C) An enlarged, symmetrical, and smooth gland
D) A soft, boggy, and very tender gland
E) A gland with a single fluctuant mass
Correct Answer: C) An enlarged, symmetrical, and smooth gland
Rationale: BPH typically presents as a firm, smooth, and symmetrically enlarged prostate. A
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hard or nodular prostate is more suggestive of prostate cancer, while a soft, boggy, and
tender gland is classic for prostatitis.
Question 9
A 70-year-old male with a history of hypertension and CAD presents with cold extremities. On
exam, you note present femoral pulses but absent pedal and posterior tibial pulses. This is most
indicative of:
A) Chronic Venous Insufficiency
B) Deep Vein Thrombosis
C) Peripheral Arterial Insufficiency (PAD)
D) Raynaud’s Phenomenon
E) Congestive Heart Failure
Correct Answer: C) Peripheral Arterial Insufficiency (PAD)
Rationale: PAD is caused by atherosclerosis of the peripheral arteries. The absence of distal
pulses (pedal/tibial) in the presence of proximal pulses (femoral) suggests an arterial
occlusion or narrowing between those points. Chronic venous insufficiency usually presents
with edema and skin discoloration, not absent pulses.
Question 10
While performing a physical exam on an athlete with knee pain, you elicit a palpable click while
extending the knee with varus stress and internal rotation. This is a positive McMurray’s sign,
indicating:
A) Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear
B) Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) tear
C) Meniscus tear
D) Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) sprain
E) Patellar tendonitis
Correct Answer: C) Meniscus tear
Rationale: The McMurray test is a specialized physical exam maneuver used to identify
tears in the meniscus of the knee. A palpable or audible click or pop during the rotation
and extension of the knee is a classic positive finding.
Question 11
Which test is considered the most sensitive for assessing the integrity of the Anterior Cruciate
Ligament (ACL)?
A) McMurray’s Test
B) Drawer Test
C) Lachman’s Test
D) Thompson Test
E) Phalen’s Test
