Exam Study Guide: GRADED
A+. Practice Questions and
Verified Answers. Latest 2026
Update
The most likely working diagnosis for a 14 year old patient who fell on an
outstretched hand, complains of proximal forearm pain, and has a positive fat
pad sign on X-ray. - Ans✔✔-Radial head fracture
The child quickly begins to use the affected arm after closed manipulation. -
Ans✔✔-Successful treatment indication for radial head subluxation
A 10-month old with a rash, runny nose, cough, and a cluster of tiny white
papules with an erythematous base on the buccal mucosa suggests this
diagnosis. - Ans✔✔-Measles
Indicated by a 12-month-old child looking for a toy that the father has hidden
under the table. - Ans✔✔-Object permanence
,Expected examination result for a 14-year-old male with bronchitis returning
with fever, right pleuritic chest pain, and green sputum. - Ans✔✔-Right lower
lobe crackles
The diagnostic test that should be performed immediately for a 15-year-old
female with burning urination after treatment for trichomonas vaginitis. -
Ans✔✔-Microscopic exam of urine
Essential education for a 15-year-old male with a history of cryptorchidism
which was surgically repaired. - Ans✔✔-Testicular self-examination
The first action a school nurse should take when a child with type I diabetes
mellitus reports sweating and weakness after insulin injection. - Ans✔✔-
Measure the blood sugar
The appropriate response for a 16-year-old female experiencing midcycle
spotting while on Ortho-Novum 7/7/7. - Ans✔✔-Providing reassurance
The most appropriate diagnostic tests to order for a 17-year-old female
suspected of having polycystic ovary syndrome, in addition to testosterone. -
Ans✔✔-FSH, LH, TSH
The most likely diagnosis for a 17-year-old female who has never had her
menses and is at Tanner stage III of sexual development. - Ans✔✔-Primary
amenorrhea
,Condition suspected for a 20-year-old male with a 1-month history of a bump
on his testicle and a history of unprotected intercourse. - Ans✔✔-Cancer of the
testicles
Suspected condition for a 21-year-old college student presenting with copious,
markedly purulent discharge from her left eye. - Ans✔✔-Gonococcal
conjunctivitis
Most likely diagnosis for a 21-year-old patient presenting with abdominal
guarding, rigid abdominal musculature, rebound tenderness at McBurney's
point, and leukocytosis. - Ans✔✔-Appendicitis
A question to consider when analyzing a 22-year-old college student's heart
rate of 48/minute and regular during a routine physical examination. - Ans✔✔-
Is this student an athlete?
Advice for a 24-year-old female taking oral contraceptives who has missed her
last 2 pills to minimize her risk of pregnancy. - Ans✔✔-Double today's dose and
tomorrow's dose and use a barrier method for the rest of the month
Contraceptive technique to prevent pregnancy. - Ans✔✔-Barrier method
Common cause of recurrent candidal infections. - Ans✔✔-Diabetes mellitus
Non-tender breast mass with nipple discharge. - Ans✔✔-Intraductal papilloma
Often asymptomatic in males; no remarkable symptoms. - Ans✔✔-Chlamydia
infection
, Skin rash caused by irritants or allergens. - Ans✔✔-Contact dermatitis
Test to identify pathogens in respiratory secretions. - Ans✔✔-Sputum culture
Autoimmune condition causing joint inflammation and stiffness. - Ans✔✔-
Rheumatoid arthritis
Infection causing pelvic pain and urinary symptoms. - Ans✔✔-Acute bacterial
prostatitis
Ultrasound imaging to assess internal structures. - Ans✔✔-Sonogram
Referral for specialized evaluation of reproductive issues. - Ans✔✔-
Gynecological consultation
Emergency condition causing acute testicular pain. - Ans✔✔-Testicular torsion
Typically decreases, causing light-headedness when standing. - Ans✔✔-Blood
pressure changes in pregnancy
Class of antibiotics effective against bacterial infections. - Ans✔✔-Macrolide
antibiotic
Agency to report suspected child abuse or neglect. - Ans✔✔-Child protective
services