NSG 6020 3P EXAM ACTUAL EXAM ALL 75 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Which sign does not warrant immediate investigation? New onset after age 50. -
ANSWER: Headache Sign
During a migraine, cerebral arteries typically constrict. - ANSWER: Migraine Arteries
High suspicion for bipolar if the patient blurts out answers inappropriately. -
ANSWER: Bipolar Suspicion
Low socioeconomic status is not associated with breast cancer risk. - ANSWER:
Breast Cancer Risk
A 26-year-old woman with bulimia is likely to be very underweight. - ANSWER:
Bulimia Weight
Relieve acute wheezing in asthma with short-acting beta agonist. - ANSWER: Asthma
Medication
Confusion and incontinence in an 80-year-old may be due to Tagamet (cimetidine). -
ANSWER: Incontinence Medication
Hirsutism suggests hyperandrogenism in an adolescent female. - ANSWER:
Hyperandrogenism Indicator
Shoulder is an example of a synovial joint. - ANSWER: Synovial Joint
Decreased creatinine clearance might cause a drop in digoxin levels. - ANSWER:
Digoxin Level Change
Decongestants are contraindicated in a child with acute sinusitis. - ANSWER:
Sinusitis Contraindication
Peripheral artery disease calf pain is typically dull aching or cramping. - ANSWER:
PAD Calf Pain
Jugular venous distention with chest pain is associated with heart failure. - ANSWER:
Jugular Venous Distention
Hepatitis B immunization protects against chronic liver disease. - ANSWER: Hepatitis
Immunization
Round patches of hair loss on the scalp suggest tinea capitis. - ANSWER: Scalp
Condition Diagnosis
, Beefy red, glossy smooth tongue may indicate pernicious anemia. - ANSWER: Mouth
Sore Suspect
Leg pain worse with ambulation and relieved by lumbar flexion is likely spinal
stenosis. - ANSWER: Leg Pain Diagnosis
Inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine and large joints - ANSWER: Ankylosing
Spondylitis
Compression of the nerves at the end of the spinal cord - ANSWER: Cauda Equina
Syndrome
Inflammation of the small fluid-filled sacs near joints - ANSWER: Bursitis
Narrowing of the spaces within the spine, putting pressure on the nerves - ANSWER:
Spinal Stenosis
Swollen lymph nodes persisting for an extended period - ANSWER:
Lymphadenopathy of more than 3 months
Continual throwing up without relief - ANSWER: Persistent vomiting
Excessive sweating during sleep - ANSWER: Night sweats
Long-lasting tiredness without a known cause - ANSWER: Persistent, unexplained
fatigue
Reduction in the resistance to blood flow in the body's blood vessels - ANSWER:
Decrease in systemic vascular resistance
Lowering of the heart's filling pressure before contraction - ANSWER: Decrease in
preload
Including a specific shampoo in the treatment regimen for tinea capitis - ANSWER:
Add 2.5% selenium sulfide shampoo
Recommendation to administer a brief treatment of steroid medication - ANSWER:
Prescribe a short course of oral steroids
Symptoms indicating a potential urinary tract infection or STI - ANSWER: Painful
urination, lower abdominal pain, and dyspareunia
Impairment in sexual desire, performance, or satisfaction - ANSWER: Sexual
dysfunction
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Which sign does not warrant immediate investigation? New onset after age 50. -
ANSWER: Headache Sign
During a migraine, cerebral arteries typically constrict. - ANSWER: Migraine Arteries
High suspicion for bipolar if the patient blurts out answers inappropriately. -
ANSWER: Bipolar Suspicion
Low socioeconomic status is not associated with breast cancer risk. - ANSWER:
Breast Cancer Risk
A 26-year-old woman with bulimia is likely to be very underweight. - ANSWER:
Bulimia Weight
Relieve acute wheezing in asthma with short-acting beta agonist. - ANSWER: Asthma
Medication
Confusion and incontinence in an 80-year-old may be due to Tagamet (cimetidine). -
ANSWER: Incontinence Medication
Hirsutism suggests hyperandrogenism in an adolescent female. - ANSWER:
Hyperandrogenism Indicator
Shoulder is an example of a synovial joint. - ANSWER: Synovial Joint
Decreased creatinine clearance might cause a drop in digoxin levels. - ANSWER:
Digoxin Level Change
Decongestants are contraindicated in a child with acute sinusitis. - ANSWER:
Sinusitis Contraindication
Peripheral artery disease calf pain is typically dull aching or cramping. - ANSWER:
PAD Calf Pain
Jugular venous distention with chest pain is associated with heart failure. - ANSWER:
Jugular Venous Distention
Hepatitis B immunization protects against chronic liver disease. - ANSWER: Hepatitis
Immunization
Round patches of hair loss on the scalp suggest tinea capitis. - ANSWER: Scalp
Condition Diagnosis
, Beefy red, glossy smooth tongue may indicate pernicious anemia. - ANSWER: Mouth
Sore Suspect
Leg pain worse with ambulation and relieved by lumbar flexion is likely spinal
stenosis. - ANSWER: Leg Pain Diagnosis
Inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine and large joints - ANSWER: Ankylosing
Spondylitis
Compression of the nerves at the end of the spinal cord - ANSWER: Cauda Equina
Syndrome
Inflammation of the small fluid-filled sacs near joints - ANSWER: Bursitis
Narrowing of the spaces within the spine, putting pressure on the nerves - ANSWER:
Spinal Stenosis
Swollen lymph nodes persisting for an extended period - ANSWER:
Lymphadenopathy of more than 3 months
Continual throwing up without relief - ANSWER: Persistent vomiting
Excessive sweating during sleep - ANSWER: Night sweats
Long-lasting tiredness without a known cause - ANSWER: Persistent, unexplained
fatigue
Reduction in the resistance to blood flow in the body's blood vessels - ANSWER:
Decrease in systemic vascular resistance
Lowering of the heart's filling pressure before contraction - ANSWER: Decrease in
preload
Including a specific shampoo in the treatment regimen for tinea capitis - ANSWER:
Add 2.5% selenium sulfide shampoo
Recommendation to administer a brief treatment of steroid medication - ANSWER:
Prescribe a short course of oral steroids
Symptoms indicating a potential urinary tract infection or STI - ANSWER: Painful
urination, lower abdominal pain, and dyspareunia
Impairment in sexual desire, performance, or satisfaction - ANSWER: Sexual
dysfunction
