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NURSING 3PS EXAM 979 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
2026
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Definition
Ears There are certain symptoms that are considered to be red flags
in the assessment of the ear and the evaluation of hearing. According
to the American Academy of Otolaryngology (2014), the following
are considered to be red flag symptoms in the assessment of the
ear: Hearing loss with a positive history of ear infections, noise
exposure, familial hearing loss, TB, syphilis, HIV, Ménière's disease,
autoimmune disorder, ototoxic medication use, otosclerosis, von
Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis, Paget's disease of bone, and
ear or head trauma related to onset
History of pain, active drainage, or bleeding from an ear
Sudden onset or rapidly progressive hearing loss, which (the clinician
should know) will require immediate assessment
Acute, chronic, or recurrent episodes of dizziness
Evidence of congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear
Visualization of blood, pus, cerumen plug, foreign body, or other
material in the ear canal
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An unexplained conductive hearing loss or abnormal tympanogram
Unilateral or asymmetric hearing loss (a difference of greater than 15
dB pure tone average between ears); or bilateral hearing loss > 30 dB
Unilateral or pulsatile tinnitus
Unilateral or asymmetrically poor speech discrimination scores (a
difference of greater than 15% between ears); or bilateral speech
discrimination scores <80%
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Determine the statement that applies
Propose a cause of anemia.
to monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
Role of inner hair cells Assessment of Ears
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Term
Which of the following statements is true regarding Mycobacterium
tuberculosis's ability to go into dormancy?
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The bacterium is sealed off in
The bacterium is eliminated by the
tubercles to allow for
immune system.
dormancy.
The bacterium replicates rapidly in The bacterium is destroyed by
the bloodstream. antibiotics during dormancy.
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Definition
The malleus is attached to the eardrum. It has a handle that attaches to
the inner surface of the eardrum, and a head that is suspended from
the wall of the tympanic cavity.
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Incus Oval Window
Malleus Vestibule
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Term
Determine the statement that is most accurate regarding CAD.
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Gastrointestinal tract inflammation leading to damage of the gastrointestinal tract
tissues
The diaphragm of the stethoscope is used to assess for the scratch test.
The scratch test is used when the abdomen is too tender for palpation or the
patient's muscles are too rigid to accurately access the size of the liver.
The scratch test uses auscultation to identify the lower border of the liver.
An angiography may be done to assess the need for intervention.
The SPECT is the choice diagnostic tool for the diagnosis of cardiac ischemia.
Individuals with CAD may also have chest discomfort, fatigue, and dyspnea.
The patient starts to have difficulty in carrying out highly functional activities, such
as bowling or gardening.
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NURSING 3PS EXAM 979 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
2026
Correct
Incorrect
1 of 979
Definition
Ears There are certain symptoms that are considered to be red flags
in the assessment of the ear and the evaluation of hearing. According
to the American Academy of Otolaryngology (2014), the following
are considered to be red flag symptoms in the assessment of the
ear: Hearing loss with a positive history of ear infections, noise
exposure, familial hearing loss, TB, syphilis, HIV, Ménière's disease,
autoimmune disorder, ototoxic medication use, otosclerosis, von
Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis, Paget's disease of bone, and
ear or head trauma related to onset
History of pain, active drainage, or bleeding from an ear
Sudden onset or rapidly progressive hearing loss, which (the clinician
should know) will require immediate assessment
Acute, chronic, or recurrent episodes of dizziness
Evidence of congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear
Visualization of blood, pus, cerumen plug, foreign body, or other
material in the ear canal
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An unexplained conductive hearing loss or abnormal tympanogram
Unilateral or asymmetric hearing loss (a difference of greater than 15
dB pure tone average between ears); or bilateral hearing loss > 30 dB
Unilateral or pulsatile tinnitus
Unilateral or asymmetrically poor speech discrimination scores (a
difference of greater than 15% between ears); or bilateral speech
discrimination scores <80%
Give this one a go later!
Determine the statement that applies
Propose a cause of anemia.
to monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
Role of inner hair cells Assessment of Ears
Don't know?
2 of 979
Term
Which of the following statements is true regarding Mycobacterium
tuberculosis's ability to go into dormancy?
Give this one a go later!
,3/26/26, 7:34 PM 3Ps | Quizlet
The bacterium is sealed off in
The bacterium is eliminated by the
tubercles to allow for
immune system.
dormancy.
The bacterium replicates rapidly in The bacterium is destroyed by
the bloodstream. antibiotics during dormancy.
Don't know?
3 of 979
Definition
The malleus is attached to the eardrum. It has a handle that attaches to
the inner surface of the eardrum, and a head that is suspended from
the wall of the tympanic cavity.
Give this one a go later!
Incus Oval Window
Malleus Vestibule
Don't know?
4 of 979
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Term
Determine the statement that is most accurate regarding CAD.
Give this one a go later!
Gastrointestinal tract inflammation leading to damage of the gastrointestinal tract
tissues
The diaphragm of the stethoscope is used to assess for the scratch test.
The scratch test is used when the abdomen is too tender for palpation or the
patient's muscles are too rigid to accurately access the size of the liver.
The scratch test uses auscultation to identify the lower border of the liver.
An angiography may be done to assess the need for intervention.
The SPECT is the choice diagnostic tool for the diagnosis of cardiac ischemia.
Individuals with CAD may also have chest discomfort, fatigue, and dyspnea.
The patient starts to have difficulty in carrying out highly functional activities, such
as bowling or gardening.
Don't know?
5 of 979
Term
