NSG 6440
NSGFinal
6440Exam
FINAL EXAM 2021/2022
1. Treatment for epididymitis includes which of the following? Correct answer-
scrotal elevation
2. Which of the following medications for temporomandibular disorder has the
warning that patient should NOT drive while taking it? Correct answer- Elavil
3. After 6 months of Synthroid therapy, the clinician should expect which result in
the repeat thyroid-stimulating hormone studies? Correct answer- Normal
4. A 24- year old woman presents to the clinic with dysuria, dyspareunia, and a
mucopurulent vaginal discharge. Her boyfriend was recently treated for
nongonococcal urethritis. What sexually transmitted disease has she most
probable been exposed to? Correct answer- Chlamydia
5. Which of the following is the form of external otitis in which bacterial infection
extends from the auditory canal into the skull? Correct answer- Necrotizing otitis
6. Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites? Correct answer-
human
7. Which test is used to confirm a diagnosis of epididymitis Correct answer-
ultrasound of the scrotum
8. Which statement accurately describes the APRNs scope of practice? Correct
answer- This delineates the permissible boundaries of APRN professional
practice
9. The nurse is working with a 65- year- old patient who was recently diagnosed
with hypertension. The patient is concerned about their optimal health with their
new diagnosis. Which nursing action is necessary for health promotion with the
patient? Correct answer- Discussing appropriate stress management techniques
10. Which of the following would be a cause of neuropathic pain? Correct answer-
post herpetic pain
11. Which theory regarding the aging process is linked to cancer and Alzheimer's
disease? Correct answer- oxidative damage
12. Which heart sound is associated with decreased elasticity of the left ventricle in
left ventricular hypertrophy? Correct answer- S4
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, 13. Heart valve damage resulting from acute rheumatic fever is a long-term sequelae
resulting from infection with which of the following pathogens? Correct answer-
Group A streptococcus
14. A 21-year-old student presents with complaints of fatigue, headache, anorexia
and a runny nose, all of which began about 2 weeks ago. She started taking
vitamins and over-the-counter cold preparations but feels worse. The smell of
food makes her nauseated. Her boyfriend had mononucleosis about 1 month
ago, and she wonders if she might have it also. Examination reveals cervical
adenopathy and an enlarged liver and spleen. Which of the following labs would
be most helpful in the differential diagnosis at this point? Correct answer-
Antihepatitis D virus
15. What is the most common form of heart disease in a patient with atrial fibrillation?
Correct answer- Coronary artery disease associated with heart failure
16. A 15-year-old girl is seen in the clinic because she has not yet had her first
period. Which of the following questions would help the clinician determine the
cause? Correct answer- How long have you been underweight
17. The clinician is examining the back of Christian, a 15-year-old male. What is the
correct way for the clinician to check for hamstring flexibility? Correct answer-
Christian should stand straight and flex90 degrees forward at the waist
18. Which statement is true regarding driving and patients with a seizure disorder?
Correct answer- After being seizure free for 6 months, patients may drive
19. Though common as people age, what concerning disease can dysphonia be a
cardinal sign for? Correct answer- Laryngeal cancer
20. You are using the CURB-65 clinical prediction tool to decide whether Latisha,
whom you have diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), should
be hospitalized or treated at home. Which of the following risk factors would
increase Latisha's chance of CAP- associated mortality and complications?
Correct answer- History of diabetes mellitus
21. Which of the following patients is at risk for developing urinary-tract cancer?
Correct answer- The 78-year- old man who smokes three packs of cigarettes a
day
22. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding pain? Correct answer-
Nociceptive pain represents a normal response to injury of tissue
23. Which of the following information patients with a UTI can receive Bactrim DS?
Correct answer- Tiffany, a 16-year-old with a hypersensitivity to penicillin
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NSGFinal
6440Exam
FINAL EXAM 2021/2022
1. Treatment for epididymitis includes which of the following? Correct answer-
scrotal elevation
2. Which of the following medications for temporomandibular disorder has the
warning that patient should NOT drive while taking it? Correct answer- Elavil
3. After 6 months of Synthroid therapy, the clinician should expect which result in
the repeat thyroid-stimulating hormone studies? Correct answer- Normal
4. A 24- year old woman presents to the clinic with dysuria, dyspareunia, and a
mucopurulent vaginal discharge. Her boyfriend was recently treated for
nongonococcal urethritis. What sexually transmitted disease has she most
probable been exposed to? Correct answer- Chlamydia
5. Which of the following is the form of external otitis in which bacterial infection
extends from the auditory canal into the skull? Correct answer- Necrotizing otitis
6. Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites? Correct answer-
human
7. Which test is used to confirm a diagnosis of epididymitis Correct answer-
ultrasound of the scrotum
8. Which statement accurately describes the APRNs scope of practice? Correct
answer- This delineates the permissible boundaries of APRN professional
practice
9. The nurse is working with a 65- year- old patient who was recently diagnosed
with hypertension. The patient is concerned about their optimal health with their
new diagnosis. Which nursing action is necessary for health promotion with the
patient? Correct answer- Discussing appropriate stress management techniques
10. Which of the following would be a cause of neuropathic pain? Correct answer-
post herpetic pain
11. Which theory regarding the aging process is linked to cancer and Alzheimer's
disease? Correct answer- oxidative damage
12. Which heart sound is associated with decreased elasticity of the left ventricle in
left ventricular hypertrophy? Correct answer- S4
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, 13. Heart valve damage resulting from acute rheumatic fever is a long-term sequelae
resulting from infection with which of the following pathogens? Correct answer-
Group A streptococcus
14. A 21-year-old student presents with complaints of fatigue, headache, anorexia
and a runny nose, all of which began about 2 weeks ago. She started taking
vitamins and over-the-counter cold preparations but feels worse. The smell of
food makes her nauseated. Her boyfriend had mononucleosis about 1 month
ago, and she wonders if she might have it also. Examination reveals cervical
adenopathy and an enlarged liver and spleen. Which of the following labs would
be most helpful in the differential diagnosis at this point? Correct answer-
Antihepatitis D virus
15. What is the most common form of heart disease in a patient with atrial fibrillation?
Correct answer- Coronary artery disease associated with heart failure
16. A 15-year-old girl is seen in the clinic because she has not yet had her first
period. Which of the following questions would help the clinician determine the
cause? Correct answer- How long have you been underweight
17. The clinician is examining the back of Christian, a 15-year-old male. What is the
correct way for the clinician to check for hamstring flexibility? Correct answer-
Christian should stand straight and flex90 degrees forward at the waist
18. Which statement is true regarding driving and patients with a seizure disorder?
Correct answer- After being seizure free for 6 months, patients may drive
19. Though common as people age, what concerning disease can dysphonia be a
cardinal sign for? Correct answer- Laryngeal cancer
20. You are using the CURB-65 clinical prediction tool to decide whether Latisha,
whom you have diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), should
be hospitalized or treated at home. Which of the following risk factors would
increase Latisha's chance of CAP- associated mortality and complications?
Correct answer- History of diabetes mellitus
21. Which of the following patients is at risk for developing urinary-tract cancer?
Correct answer- The 78-year- old man who smokes three packs of cigarettes a
day
22. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding pain? Correct answer-
Nociceptive pain represents a normal response to injury of tissue
23. Which of the following information patients with a UTI can receive Bactrim DS?
Correct answer- Tiffany, a 16-year-old with a hypersensitivity to penicillin
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