Clinical Guidelines In Primary Care 4th Edition by FAANP
Amelie Hollier, DNP, FNP-BC (Author)
Verified Questions and Answers for All 19 Chapters | Updated 2026/27
4TH EDITION
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Cardiovascular Disorders ................................................................................................ 3
Chapter 2 Dermatologic Disorders................................................................................................ 18
Chapter 3 Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders ....................................................................................... 33
Chapter 4 Endocrine Disorders ..................................................................................................... 51
Chapter 5 Gastrointestinal Disorders ............................................................................................ 65
Chapter 6 Genetic Disorders ......................................................................................................... 79
Chapter 7 Health Promotion: Pediatric ......................................................................................... 89
Chapter 8 Hematologic Disorders ................................................................................................. 97
Chapter 9 Lactation And Breastfeeding ...................................................................................... 110
Chapter 10 Men’s Health Disorders ............................................................................................ 118
Chapter 11 Neurologic Disorders ................................................................................................ 137
Chapter 12 Ophthalmic Disorders............................................................................................... 152
Chapter 13 Orthopedic Disorders ............................................................................................... 167
Chapter 14 Pregnancy ................................................................................................................. 182
Chapter 15 Psychiatric Disorders, Violence, Abuse And Neglect Issues ..................................... 200
Chapter 16 Pulmonary Disorders ................................................................................................ 213
Chapter 17 Sexually Transmitted Diseases.................................................................................. 228
Chapter 18 Urologic Disorders .................................................................................................... 248
Chapter 19 Women’s Health Disorders ....................................................................................... 262
,Chapter 1 Cardiovascular Disorders
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The Nurse Is Aware That The Muscle Layer Of The Heart, Which Is Responsible For The
Hearts Contraction, Is The:
A. Endocardium.
B. Pericardium.
C. Mediastinum.
D. Myocardium.
CORRECT ANS>> D
The Myocardium Is The Specialized Muscle Layer That Allows The Heart To Contract.
2. The Nurse Clarifies That The Master Pacemaker Of The Heart Is The:
A. Left Ventricle.
B. Atrioventricular (AV) Node.
C. Sinoatrial (SA) Node.
D. Bundle Of His.
CORRECT ANS>> C
The SA Node Is The Master Pacemaker Of The Heart.
3. The Nurse Is Aware That The Symptoms Of An Impending Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Differ In Women Because Acute Chest Pain Is Not Present. Women Are Frequently Misdiagnosed
As Having:
A. Hepatitis A.
B. Indigestion.
C. Urinary Infection.
, D. Menopausal Complications.
CORRECT ANS>> B
Indigestion, Gallbladder Attack, Anxiety Attack, And Depression Are Frequent Misdiagnoses For
Women Having An MI.
4. The Nurse Identifies The LUBB Sound Of The LUBB/DUBB Of The Cardiac Cycle As The
Sound Of The:
A. AV Valves Closing.
B. Closure Of The Semilunar Valves.
C. Contraction Of The Papillary Muscles.
D. Contraction Of The Ventricles.
CORRECT ANS>> A
The LUBB Is The First Sound Of A Low Pitch Heard When The AV Valves Close.
5. A Patient Is Admitted From The Emergency Department. The Emergency Department
Physician Notes The Patient Has A Diagnosis Of Heart Failure With A New York Heart Association
(NYHA) Classification Of IV. This Indicates The Patients Condition As:
A. Moderate Heart Failure.
B. Severe Heart Failure.
C. Congestive Heart Failure.
D. Negligible Heart Failure.
CORRECT ANS>> B
Class IV: Severe; Patient Unable To Perform Any Physical Activity Without Discomfort. Angina Or
Symptoms Of Cardiac Inefficiency May Develop At Rest.
6. The Nurse Assesses That The Home Health Patient Has No Signs Or Symptoms Of Heart
Failure, But Does Have A History Of Rheumatic Fever And Has Been Recently Diagnosed With