PRN 1409 EXAM 3 FINAL EXAM REVISION
HANDBOOK 2026 SAFETY INFECTION
CONTROL AND NURSING PROCESS
◉ A mother presents her 12-month-old child with concern because
the child does not yet say "mama" or "dada." The mother reports
that in the first months of life, the child loved listening to music and
being talked to. The past medical history is negative for ear
infections. The nurse practitioner should:
1. evaluate for hearing loss.
2. refer to speech therapy.
3. re-evaluate in 3 months.
4. check for cerumen impaction.
Answer: evaluate for hearing loss
◉ The most common side effect of the oral ribavirin used in the
treatment of hepatitis C is:
1. hemolytic anemia.
2. weight loss.
3. depression.
,4. hypothyroidism.
Answer: hemolytic anemia
◉ An 86-year-old patient presents with pinguecula, a yellow
triangular degenerative tissue thickening of the bulbar conjunctiva.
This condition is:
1. cured by eye drops.
2. a genetic process.
3. a malignant growth.
4. a solar-induced lesion
Answer: a solar-induced lesion
◉ During a well-child examination of an 18-month-old, premature
tooth decay and inflamed gums, particularly of the maxillary
incisors, are noted. The approach to this problem includes:
1. referring the child to a dentist, assessing for bottle feeding and
fluoride in local water.
2. teaching the mother to brush the child's teeth, encouraging
vitamin supplements.
3. recommending fluoride mouthwash and toothpaste, suggesting
celery sticks for snacks.
, 4. providing fluoride treatment, teaching dental hygiene, and eating
foods high in calcium.
Answer: referring the child to a dentist, assessing for bottle feeding
and fluoride in local water
◉ Which of the following is typically observed in the GI system upon
stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system?
1. No overall effect
2. Increased sphincter tone
3. Increased peristalsis
4. Decreased secretions
Answer: increased peristalsis
◉ Type 2 diabetes mellitus is characterized by which of the
following?
1. Decreased production of exogenous glucagon-like peptide
2. Autoimmune beta-cell destruction
3. Relative deficiency of dipeptidyl peptidase-4
4. Decreased reabsorption of sodium-glucose transporters
Answer: decreased reabsorption of sodium-glucose transporters
HANDBOOK 2026 SAFETY INFECTION
CONTROL AND NURSING PROCESS
◉ A mother presents her 12-month-old child with concern because
the child does not yet say "mama" or "dada." The mother reports
that in the first months of life, the child loved listening to music and
being talked to. The past medical history is negative for ear
infections. The nurse practitioner should:
1. evaluate for hearing loss.
2. refer to speech therapy.
3. re-evaluate in 3 months.
4. check for cerumen impaction.
Answer: evaluate for hearing loss
◉ The most common side effect of the oral ribavirin used in the
treatment of hepatitis C is:
1. hemolytic anemia.
2. weight loss.
3. depression.
,4. hypothyroidism.
Answer: hemolytic anemia
◉ An 86-year-old patient presents with pinguecula, a yellow
triangular degenerative tissue thickening of the bulbar conjunctiva.
This condition is:
1. cured by eye drops.
2. a genetic process.
3. a malignant growth.
4. a solar-induced lesion
Answer: a solar-induced lesion
◉ During a well-child examination of an 18-month-old, premature
tooth decay and inflamed gums, particularly of the maxillary
incisors, are noted. The approach to this problem includes:
1. referring the child to a dentist, assessing for bottle feeding and
fluoride in local water.
2. teaching the mother to brush the child's teeth, encouraging
vitamin supplements.
3. recommending fluoride mouthwash and toothpaste, suggesting
celery sticks for snacks.
, 4. providing fluoride treatment, teaching dental hygiene, and eating
foods high in calcium.
Answer: referring the child to a dentist, assessing for bottle feeding
and fluoride in local water
◉ Which of the following is typically observed in the GI system upon
stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system?
1. No overall effect
2. Increased sphincter tone
3. Increased peristalsis
4. Decreased secretions
Answer: increased peristalsis
◉ Type 2 diabetes mellitus is characterized by which of the
following?
1. Decreased production of exogenous glucagon-like peptide
2. Autoimmune beta-cell destruction
3. Relative deficiency of dipeptidyl peptidase-4
4. Decreased reabsorption of sodium-glucose transporters
Answer: decreased reabsorption of sodium-glucose transporters
