Mid term prep NSG6420.GRADED A+.
NSG6420 MidTerm
1. Which of the following conditions is NOT likely to have otitis as part of the initial or preliminary diagnosis?
a. Mumps
b. Dental abscess
c. Chronic otitis externa
d. Blepharitis
2. A patient presents with nasal congestion, sneezing, and nasal irritation. Which additional assessment
finding would indicated the need for a rhinomanometry?
a. A polyp is found during examination
b. Patient presents with additional symptoms such as a fever
c. Obstruction of the nasal passages is suspected or observed
d. To determine any offending allergies.
3. A 33-year-old patient presents with clear nasal discharge, eczema, and itchy watery eyes. Which of the
following indicators would suggest a diagnosis of allergic rhinitis?
a. A history of frequent colds
b. Mechanical obstruction of nasal passages is suspected
c. Serum IgE level greater than 100 U/mL presents as a child in the PMH.
d. A CBC reveals an increase in neutrophils
4. Which of the following assessment finding would necessitate immediate referral to emergency services or
a specialist?
a. Blepharitis
b. Peripheral corneal pterygium
c. Episcleritis
d. Severe eye redness with suspected connection related to N. Gonorrhea
5. Which of the following would be most appropriate for a patient with a clinical diagnosis of acute bronchitis?
a. Begin antibiotic treatment with amoxicillin clavulante. Remind patient of benefits of annual
influenza vaccine.
b. Refer patient of allergy testing
c. Discuss the use of acetaminophen and /or Motrin and encourage fluid and rest. Explain
that antibiotics are not effective in viral infections.
d. Discuss modification of diet and exercise. Provide details of a DASH diet with patient.
6. A patient with a diagnosis of COPD present with an FEV1/FVC ratio of less than 70% and 40% of a normal
FEV1 range. Which of the GOLD stages does this patient fall into?
a. GOLD stage 3- Severe
b. GOLD stage 1- Very mild
c. GOLD stage 2- Moderate
d. GOLD stage 4- Very severe
7. A patient presents with a diagnosis of COPD. In this patient, which lab values would be expected to support
of COPD?
a. Serum glucose 153 TSH 0.4
b. Hemoglobin 20 and hematocrit 52
c. Cholesterol 162 and serum glucose 110
d. TSH 7.3 and Hemoglobin 12
8. A 69-year old female patient with a diagnosis of community acquired pneumonia is assigned a CURB-65 of
1. What care setting would be appropriate for the this patient?
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a. Outpatient care
b. No treatment required
c. Short observation hospital stay
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NSG6420 MidTerm
1. Which of the following conditions is NOT likely to have otitis as part of the initial or preliminary diagnosis?
a. Mumps
b. Dental abscess
c. Chronic otitis externa
d. Blepharitis
2. A patient presents with nasal congestion, sneezing, and nasal irritation. Which additional assessment
finding would indicated the need for a rhinomanometry?
a. A polyp is found during examination
b. Patient presents with additional symptoms such as a fever
c. Obstruction of the nasal passages is suspected or observed
d. To determine any offending allergies.
3. A 33-year-old patient presents with clear nasal discharge, eczema, and itchy watery eyes. Which of the
following indicators would suggest a diagnosis of allergic rhinitis?
a. A history of frequent colds
b. Mechanical obstruction of nasal passages is suspected
c. Serum IgE level greater than 100 U/mL presents as a child in the PMH.
d. A CBC reveals an increase in neutrophils
4. Which of the following assessment finding would necessitate immediate referral to emergency services or
a specialist?
a. Blepharitis
b. Peripheral corneal pterygium
c. Episcleritis
d. Severe eye redness with suspected connection related to N. Gonorrhea
5. Which of the following would be most appropriate for a patient with a clinical diagnosis of acute bronchitis?
a. Begin antibiotic treatment with amoxicillin clavulante. Remind patient of benefits of annual
influenza vaccine.
b. Refer patient of allergy testing
c. Discuss the use of acetaminophen and /or Motrin and encourage fluid and rest. Explain
that antibiotics are not effective in viral infections.
d. Discuss modification of diet and exercise. Provide details of a DASH diet with patient.
6. A patient with a diagnosis of COPD present with an FEV1/FVC ratio of less than 70% and 40% of a normal
FEV1 range. Which of the GOLD stages does this patient fall into?
a. GOLD stage 3- Severe
b. GOLD stage 1- Very mild
c. GOLD stage 2- Moderate
d. GOLD stage 4- Very severe
7. A patient presents with a diagnosis of COPD. In this patient, which lab values would be expected to support
of COPD?
a. Serum glucose 153 TSH 0.4
b. Hemoglobin 20 and hematocrit 52
c. Cholesterol 162 and serum glucose 110
d. TSH 7.3 and Hemoglobin 12
8. A 69-year old female patient with a diagnosis of community acquired pneumonia is assigned a CURB-65 of
1. What care setting would be appropriate for the this patient?
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a. Outpatient care
b. No treatment required
c. Short observation hospital stay
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