MSN 572 Quiz 7 Questions & Answers

MSN 572 Quiz 7 Questions & Answers Quiz Question 1 (1 point) Saved While assessing a patient the nurse practitioner finds that the patient has symmetric bilateral patchy milk-white spots on the face. Which condition does the NP expect to find in the patient? Question 1 options: Vitiligo Albinism Cyanosis Erythema Question 2 (1 point) Saved A 42-year-old receptionist presents to your office for evaluation of multiple moles (nevi). She used to sunbathe a lot when she was younger and went to tanning salons regularly until 2 years ago. You are educating her about melanoma. When evaluating a mole you are telling her that all of the following characteristics are concerning EXCEPT: Question 2 options: Asymmetry Irregular borders Color variation Diameter smaller than 4 mm Elevation Question 3 (1 point) Saved Which of the following may be described as small grouped vesicles that emerge along route of cutaneous sensory nerve? Question 3 options: Labial Herpes Simplex Erythema Migrans of Lyme disease Psoriasis Herpes Zoster (shingles) Question 4 (1 point) Saved A 13-year-old junior high school student is brought into your office by her mother for evaluation of unequal shoulder height. Her mother first noticed this problem 2 weeks ago. There is no history of birth trauma or recent injury. On physical examination there is a lateral curvature to the spine. The curvature is more pronounced with forward flexion. Based on this information what is your most likely diagnosis? Question 4 options: Normal spinal curvature Kyphosis Scoliosis Lumbar lordosis Question 5 (1 point) Saved While assessing a patient the nurse practitioner finds that the patient has linear cracks with abrupt edges at the corners of the mouth that extend; the cracks extend into the dermis. Which condition does the nurse practitioner suspect? Question 5 options: Chancre Cheilosis Stasis ulcer Atopic dermatitis Question 6 (1 point) Saved A patient who has undergone chemotherapy has asymmetric hair loss on the head. Which condition does the nurse practitioner suspect? Question 6 options: The patient has Tinea capitis. The patient has toxic alopecia. The patient has alopecia areata. The patient has traction alopecia. Question 7 (1 point) Saved A parent explains My daughter doesn't stand properly because of a difference in the height of her shoulders. The nurse practitioner suspects structural scoliosis. Which finding supports the nurse practitioner's suspicion? Question 7 options: Unequal lengths of the legs Limited arm range of motion Spasm of the paravertebral muscles Humping of the ribs on one side while bending Question 8 (1 point) Saved A 50-year-old paramedic presents for evaluation of pain in his right shoulder. The pain has been intermittent for the past 20 years but over the past 3 weeks it has been present daily. He has tried over-the-counter analgesics but they do not relieve the symptoms. Five years ago he fell on the icy pavement while moving a patient and landed on his shoulder. You perform a physical examination maneuver because you suspect a rotator cuff tear. What is the name of this test? Question 8 options: Drop arm test McMurray's test Anterior drawer test Tinel's test Question 9 (1 point) Saved A 35-year-old postal worker presents to your office for evaluation of pain in her joints. She states that the pain is worse in her fingers and wrists; both hands are affected. She notices that it takes her longer than 1 hour to get moving in the morning because she is so stiff. For the past few weeks she has been having fevers some as high as 100.5°F. You notice that she has fusiform swelling in her fingers and wrists bilaterally and that the PIP and MCP joints are tender to palpation. Based on the history and physical examination findings what is your most likely diagnosis? Question 9 options: Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Gouty arthritis Ankylosing spondylitis Question 10 (1 point) Saved A 52-year-old office worker presents to your office for evaluation of a bump on his face. It appeared 1 month ago and is growing. He denies fever chills or itching. Physical examination reveals a 0.4-cm nodule with a depressed center and a firm elevated border that is flesh-colored. Based on this information what is your most likely diagnosis? Question 10 options: Basal cell carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma Melanoma Actinic keratosis Question 11 (1 point) Saved Which of the following are skin lesions associated with AIDS? Question 11 options: Psoriasis Squamous cell carcinoma Kaposi's sarcoma Tinea Capitis Question 12 (1 point) Saved Which of the following describes lesions that run together (e.g. urticaria)? Question 12 options: Discrete Grouped Confluent Annular Question 13 (1 point) Saved While caring for a patient with a personality disorder the provider finds that the patient has severe self-induced hair loss. Which condition does the provider document in the patient? Question 13 options: Folliculitis Trichotillomania Pediculosis capitis Seborrheic dermatitis Question 14 (1 point) Saved A 55-year-old executive assistant presents to your office for evaluation of pain in her wrist. She states that the pain has been present intermittently for several months but over the last 2 weeks it has been present daily. She has taken over- the-counter analgesics for the pain which seem to help. She denies fever Question 14 options: chills or rashes. On physical examination she has pain and tenderness over the right wrist but not the left. She has a hard dorsolateral nodule on the DIP joint