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1. In the early stages of iron deficient anemias, blood studies show:
(a) macrocytic normochromic
(b) microcytic hypochromic
,(c) normochromic normocytic
(d) pancytopenic hypocytic: (a) normochromic normocytic
2. A 14-year-old, male patient has some general concerns about eczema, as
his twin brother was recently diagnosed with this condition. The patient
reports urticaria and a rash on his posterior knees bilaterally. The three
factors that put the patient at risk for eczema are a family history of eczema,
a personal history of allergic rhinitis, and a history of:
(a) asthma
(b) bee allergy
(c) otitis media
(d) psoriasis: (a) asthma
3. A patient has hyperactive reflexes of the lower extremities. The adult-
geron- tology primary care nurse practitioner assesses for ankle clonus
by:
(a) firmly applying a low-pitched tuning fork to the lateral malleolus.
(b) flexing the leg at the knee, rotating it externally, and striking the
Achilles tendon with the percussion hammer.
,(c) sharply dorsiflexing the foot and maintaining this position while
supporting the knee.
(d) stroking the lateral aspect of the sole from the heel to the ball of the foot
with the sharp end of the percussion hammer.: (c) sharply dorsiflexing the foot and maintaining
this position while supporting the knee.
4. A 70-year-old, female patient is having her yearly evaluation. The adult-geron-
tology primary care nurse practitioner gives which physical examination
find- ing the highest priority for immediate treatment?
, (a) Atrophy of vaginal rugae.
(b) Cystocele present.
(c) Palpable ovary.
(d) Pessary in place.: (c) Palpable ovary.
5. The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner reminds a 16-year-old,
male patient who just received his driver's license to wear a seat belt at all times
when in a car. The patient replies that he does not need to wear a seat belt,
because nothing will happen to him if he is involved in an automobile
collision. According to the health belief model, what chief component does
the patient lack?
(a) Enabling factors.
(b) Motivation.
(c) Perceived role conflict.
(d) Perceived severity.: (d) Perceived severity.
6. The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner treats several