NSG 6435 MIDTERM PRACTICE
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ a 15 month old failed treatment with amoxicillin for an otitis media. at his 2
week recheck, his tympanic membrane remained red with distorted
landmarks and he persisted with nasal discharge that is thick and yellowish.
the best action for the NP should be to prescribe.
Answer: a 10 day course of augmentin
◍ Providing reassurance of "normalcy" during the course of an examination
would be most important for.
Answer: adolescents
◍ An eye that deviates in when covered but returns to midline when uncovered
is an.
Answer: esophoria
◍ which of the following may cause microcephaly.
Answer: craniosynostosis
◍ Acute Pancreatitis S/S.
Answer: jaundiceacute kidney injurypleural effusioninfectionparalytic ileus
◍ _____ adolescents should be screened for sexually transmitted diseases.
Answer: all sexually active
◍ Hospice vs Palliative Care.
Answer: Hospice - discontinued treatment of cancer, terminal diagnosis,
interprofessional team
◍ Sprain/Strain Treatment.
Answer: RestIceCompressionElevation
, ◍ The most typical chest radiographic finding consistent with the diagnosis of
asthma is.
Answer: hyperinflation
◍ ARDS Risk Factors.
Answer: sepsispulmonary injuries (ex. contusion, rib fractures)
◍ Liver Failure S/S.
Answer: ascitesjaundicepetechiaeecchymosisprurituspalmar erythema
◍ a 14 yr old adolescent present with fatigue, endocarditis, pulmonary
hypertension, arrhythmias, and congestive heart failure. you suspect he may
have.
Answer: a ventricular septal defect (VSD)
◍ Hip Fractures S/S.
Answer: shortening with external rotationpain to groin area
◍ the greatest risk in a patient with a hyphen is which of the following.
Answer: glaucoma
◍ the NP suspects that a pediatric patient is exhibiting the signs and symptoms
consistent with leukemia to confirm this diagnosis, which test/procedure
should be ordered?.
Answer: bone marrow aspiration
◍ a 10 yr old has marked ear pain, not wanting anyone to touch his ear. the
canal is edematous and exudate is present. the tympanic membrane is
normal. how should this be managed?.
Answer: topical fluoroquinolone
◍ a 3 month old has a mild asymmetrical corneal light reflex on physical
exam. what is the next appropriate step.
Answer: observe and reevaluate at the next well check
◍ a 16 yr old was hit in the eye 1 day ago and now has ecchymoses on the
upper and lower lids with 5/10 eye pain. all but which of the following
would be appropriate to obtain at this time?.
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ a 15 month old failed treatment with amoxicillin for an otitis media. at his 2
week recheck, his tympanic membrane remained red with distorted
landmarks and he persisted with nasal discharge that is thick and yellowish.
the best action for the NP should be to prescribe.
Answer: a 10 day course of augmentin
◍ Providing reassurance of "normalcy" during the course of an examination
would be most important for.
Answer: adolescents
◍ An eye that deviates in when covered but returns to midline when uncovered
is an.
Answer: esophoria
◍ which of the following may cause microcephaly.
Answer: craniosynostosis
◍ Acute Pancreatitis S/S.
Answer: jaundiceacute kidney injurypleural effusioninfectionparalytic ileus
◍ _____ adolescents should be screened for sexually transmitted diseases.
Answer: all sexually active
◍ Hospice vs Palliative Care.
Answer: Hospice - discontinued treatment of cancer, terminal diagnosis,
interprofessional team
◍ Sprain/Strain Treatment.
Answer: RestIceCompressionElevation
, ◍ The most typical chest radiographic finding consistent with the diagnosis of
asthma is.
Answer: hyperinflation
◍ ARDS Risk Factors.
Answer: sepsispulmonary injuries (ex. contusion, rib fractures)
◍ Liver Failure S/S.
Answer: ascitesjaundicepetechiaeecchymosisprurituspalmar erythema
◍ a 14 yr old adolescent present with fatigue, endocarditis, pulmonary
hypertension, arrhythmias, and congestive heart failure. you suspect he may
have.
Answer: a ventricular septal defect (VSD)
◍ Hip Fractures S/S.
Answer: shortening with external rotationpain to groin area
◍ the greatest risk in a patient with a hyphen is which of the following.
Answer: glaucoma
◍ the NP suspects that a pediatric patient is exhibiting the signs and symptoms
consistent with leukemia to confirm this diagnosis, which test/procedure
should be ordered?.
Answer: bone marrow aspiration
◍ a 10 yr old has marked ear pain, not wanting anyone to touch his ear. the
canal is edematous and exudate is present. the tympanic membrane is
normal. how should this be managed?.
Answer: topical fluoroquinolone
◍ a 3 month old has a mild asymmetrical corneal light reflex on physical
exam. what is the next appropriate step.
Answer: observe and reevaluate at the next well check
◍ a 16 yr old was hit in the eye 1 day ago and now has ecchymoses on the
upper and lower lids with 5/10 eye pain. all but which of the following
would be appropriate to obtain at this time?.
