FAMILY NURSE
PRACTITIONER STUDY
QNS & PRACTICUM
2VERSIONS
2023/2024
,1. Abdominal pain must be present for an Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) diagnosis. True
2. The most common symptom of GERD is Heartburn
3. For the Rome III Criteria for constipation to be fulfilled at least one of the symptoms
listed below must be present for at least 3 months with onset 6 months before the
diagnosis. Which symptom is correct? sensation of straining
4. What is the American Cancer Society (ACS) recommendation for routine screening for
colon cancer in a low-risk individual? FOBT or fit test annually
5. A glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of less than (fill in a value) is considered
to be kidney failure, whereas greater or equal to (fill in a value) is
considered to be normal. 15; 90
6. In a patient with hyperglycemia, the intracellular fluid may shift into the extracellular
compartment, leading to decreased sodium levels. True
, 7. Levothyroxine typically TSH levels decrease s
8. Hypokalemia is typically a result of inadequate intake. True of False. False
9. Several organizations have come together to define the diagnostic criteria for metabolic
syndrome. One of these criteria is: Reduced HDL cholesterol: below 50 mg/dL in males
and below 60 in females, or specific treatment for this lipid abnormality False
10. What are cardinal signs of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus? Increased urination, increased
thirst, increased appetite
11. Sam is a 19 y/o male who comes to the clinic with a chief complaint of several weeks of
fatigue and non-productive paroxysmal coughing. He initially had a sore throat, some
rhinitis, and low-grade fever. Potential organisms that might have caused Sam’s
condition include which of the following: Mycoplasma pneumoniae Chlamydia
pneumoniae Legionella pneumonia
12. Juan, an 82 y/o male, is brought to the clinic by his daughter with LLQ pain, anorexia,
nausea, and vomiting. Palpation of the abdomen reveals a positive rebound tenderness,
positive Rovsing’s sign, and rigid abdomen. The NP in Juan’s case should: Refer to ER
PRACTITIONER STUDY
QNS & PRACTICUM
2VERSIONS
2023/2024
,1. Abdominal pain must be present for an Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) diagnosis. True
2. The most common symptom of GERD is Heartburn
3. For the Rome III Criteria for constipation to be fulfilled at least one of the symptoms
listed below must be present for at least 3 months with onset 6 months before the
diagnosis. Which symptom is correct? sensation of straining
4. What is the American Cancer Society (ACS) recommendation for routine screening for
colon cancer in a low-risk individual? FOBT or fit test annually
5. A glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of less than (fill in a value) is considered
to be kidney failure, whereas greater or equal to (fill in a value) is
considered to be normal. 15; 90
6. In a patient with hyperglycemia, the intracellular fluid may shift into the extracellular
compartment, leading to decreased sodium levels. True
, 7. Levothyroxine typically TSH levels decrease s
8. Hypokalemia is typically a result of inadequate intake. True of False. False
9. Several organizations have come together to define the diagnostic criteria for metabolic
syndrome. One of these criteria is: Reduced HDL cholesterol: below 50 mg/dL in males
and below 60 in females, or specific treatment for this lipid abnormality False
10. What are cardinal signs of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus? Increased urination, increased
thirst, increased appetite
11. Sam is a 19 y/o male who comes to the clinic with a chief complaint of several weeks of
fatigue and non-productive paroxysmal coughing. He initially had a sore throat, some
rhinitis, and low-grade fever. Potential organisms that might have caused Sam’s
condition include which of the following: Mycoplasma pneumoniae Chlamydia
pneumoniae Legionella pneumonia
12. Juan, an 82 y/o male, is brought to the clinic by his daughter with LLQ pain, anorexia,
nausea, and vomiting. Palpation of the abdomen reveals a positive rebound tenderness,
positive Rovsing’s sign, and rigid abdomen. The NP in Juan’s case should: Refer to ER
