ANP 650 Adult Gerontology Final Exam QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 |
GRADED A+ | ASSURED PASS.
ST segment elevation with deep, wide Q waves in lead II, III, and aVF are a sign of which of
the following - ANSWER>>Acute inferior MI
A 60 year old Caucasian female presents to the ER with heavy vaginal bleeding and passage of
several large clots earlier in the day. The ACNP performs a physical exam, which reveals an
enlarged, softened uterus and nodularity on the adnexa. The ACNP suspects: -
ANSWER>>Endometrial cancer
What is a common cause of insomnia in palliative care patients - ANSWER>>Anxiety
Which of the following medications id the current drug choice for an acute migraine
headache? - ANSWER>>Cafergot (ergotamine tartrate + caffeine)
You are taking admissions from the ER when you are consulted on a name that sounds
familiar. Upon chart review, you notice that she has been to the ER several times for
headaches, muscle aches, and fatigue over the past couple of months. Her history, physical
exam, imaging, and labs do not indicate cause. What should you do next? - ANSWER>>Screen
for depression
What is the treatment for a patient with a septic pressure ulcer - ANSWER>>Surgical consult
for debridement and antibiotics
Primary adrenal insufficiency most often occurs from - ANSWER>>autoimmine adrenalitis
Which of the following is a statement/documentation/declaration of a patient's intent
regarding medical treatment - ANSWER>>Advanced directive
What is the goal of palliative care? - ANSWER>>Pain and distressing symptom management
, Maintaining quality of life
Integrating multiple aspects of alternative therapies to improve patient care
What does a positive Homan's sign indicate - ANSWER>>diagnosis of DVT
What is the most commonly used steroid to treat spinal cord compression -
ANSWER>>SoluCortef -- Hydrocortisone
What DVT prophylaxis should be used on a geriatric patient following abdominal surgery -
ANSWER>>Early ambulation
What type of pain occurs due to bone metastasis? - ANSWER>>Visceral pain
A 39 year old male with no significant PMH presents to the ER with purulent sputum, low
grade fever without chills, mild dyspnea on exertion, and rare hemoptysis for the past 4 days.
What diagnostic finding would support your diagnosis of acute bronchitis? -
ANSWER>>Sputum gram stain and CNS: usually show gram negative diplococci
Which of the following patients would benefit most from being admitted to an acute rehab
hospital? - ANSWER>>42 year old female after biocartilage implantation
What medication can be used in conjunction with analgesics for the management of pain
related cancer? - ANSWER>>Amitriptyline
Unstable angina is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER>>ST elevation
unstable angina--> chest pain at rest, increasing frequency of chest pain, increasing severity of
symptoms
AND CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 |
GRADED A+ | ASSURED PASS.
ST segment elevation with deep, wide Q waves in lead II, III, and aVF are a sign of which of
the following - ANSWER>>Acute inferior MI
A 60 year old Caucasian female presents to the ER with heavy vaginal bleeding and passage of
several large clots earlier in the day. The ACNP performs a physical exam, which reveals an
enlarged, softened uterus and nodularity on the adnexa. The ACNP suspects: -
ANSWER>>Endometrial cancer
What is a common cause of insomnia in palliative care patients - ANSWER>>Anxiety
Which of the following medications id the current drug choice for an acute migraine
headache? - ANSWER>>Cafergot (ergotamine tartrate + caffeine)
You are taking admissions from the ER when you are consulted on a name that sounds
familiar. Upon chart review, you notice that she has been to the ER several times for
headaches, muscle aches, and fatigue over the past couple of months. Her history, physical
exam, imaging, and labs do not indicate cause. What should you do next? - ANSWER>>Screen
for depression
What is the treatment for a patient with a septic pressure ulcer - ANSWER>>Surgical consult
for debridement and antibiotics
Primary adrenal insufficiency most often occurs from - ANSWER>>autoimmine adrenalitis
Which of the following is a statement/documentation/declaration of a patient's intent
regarding medical treatment - ANSWER>>Advanced directive
What is the goal of palliative care? - ANSWER>>Pain and distressing symptom management
, Maintaining quality of life
Integrating multiple aspects of alternative therapies to improve patient care
What does a positive Homan's sign indicate - ANSWER>>diagnosis of DVT
What is the most commonly used steroid to treat spinal cord compression -
ANSWER>>SoluCortef -- Hydrocortisone
What DVT prophylaxis should be used on a geriatric patient following abdominal surgery -
ANSWER>>Early ambulation
What type of pain occurs due to bone metastasis? - ANSWER>>Visceral pain
A 39 year old male with no significant PMH presents to the ER with purulent sputum, low
grade fever without chills, mild dyspnea on exertion, and rare hemoptysis for the past 4 days.
What diagnostic finding would support your diagnosis of acute bronchitis? -
ANSWER>>Sputum gram stain and CNS: usually show gram negative diplococci
Which of the following patients would benefit most from being admitted to an acute rehab
hospital? - ANSWER>>42 year old female after biocartilage implantation
What medication can be used in conjunction with analgesics for the management of pain
related cancer? - ANSWER>>Amitriptyline
Unstable angina is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER>>ST elevation
unstable angina--> chest pain at rest, increasing frequency of chest pain, increasing severity of
symptoms
