NSG5003 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
THEIR 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Acute closed-angle glaucoma
1. It is important to not dilate the eye if ____ is suspected.
Intravenous pyelogram
An 18-year-old female patient presents with repeated
urinary tract infections. She has no risk factors in her
history, and her physical examination is unremarkable.
She also has a normal pelvic exam.
Which of the following should be obtained if anatomic
abnormalities are suspected?
Impaired ability to use iron stores
The pathophysiological hallmark of ACD is:
Sudden death of a family member
Which of the following is the most important question to
ask during cardiovascular health history?
Alpha-1 deficiency
A 26-year-old, non-smoker, male presented to your clinic
with SOB with exertion. This could be due to
Herpes zoster
Which of the following dermatological conditions results
from reactivation of the dormant varicella virus?
Selected low back pain
Mr. Jones is a 68-year-old retired Air Force pilot that has
been diagnosed with prostate cancer in the past week. He
has never had a surgical procedure in his life and seeks
clarification on the availability of treatments for prostate
,cancer. He asks the nurse practitioner to tell him the side
effects of a radical prostatectomy. Which of the following is
not a potential side effect of this procedure?
Physiologic aging
Presbycusis is the hearing impairment that is associated
with
Assessing resident's cognitive status and last change
of the catheter/bag
Asymptomatic 1+ bacteriuria is found in a nursing home
resident with an indwelling catheter. The nurse
practitioner's initial intervention includes
Allergen
A 64-year-old male presents with erythema of the sclera,
tearing, and bilateral pruritus of the eyes. The symptoms
occur intermittently throughout the year and he has
associated clear nasal discharge. Which of the following is
most likely because of the inflammation?
Borborygmi
The nurse practitioner is examining a 62-year-old female
who has been complaining of lower abdominal pain. Upon
auscultation, bowel sounds are high pitched and tinkling.
Which of the following terms describes this finding
African Americans
Which ethnic group has the highest incidence of prostate
cancer
A.Women with ischemic heart disease many times do
not present with chest pain
B. Some patients may have no symptoms or atypical
symptoms; diagnosis may only be made at the time of
an actual myocardial infarction
,A key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain.
However, angina equivalents may include exertional
dyspnea. Angina equivalents are important because
Elevation of head of the bed 4-6 inches on blocks and
weight reduction
The nurse practitioner is discussing lifestyle changes with
a patient diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. What
are the nonpharmacological management interventions
that should be included?
Herpes zoster
Which lesions are typically located along the distribution of
dermatome?
ACE inhibitor
Which of the following medications are commonly
associated with the side effect of cough?
Recognize this as a normal finding that requires
periodic follow up
On DRE, you note that a 45-year-old patient has a firm,
smooth, non-tender but asymmetrically shaped prostate.
The patient has no symptoms and has a normal urinalysis.
The patient's PSA is within normal limits for the patient's
age. The clinician should:
Venous insufficiency
Your patient complains of a feeling of heaviness in the
lower legs daily. You note varicosities, edema, and dusky
color of both ankles and feet. Which of the following is the
most likely cause for these symptoms
Conjunctivitis
The most common cause of eye redness is:
The heart valve thickens and becomes rigid,
secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis
, The aging process causes what normal physiological
changes in the heart?
tension headaches
Ms. Smith, 37-year-old, comes to the clinic today
complaining of dull, throbbing bilateral headaches almost
every evening. You suspect she is experiencing
Esophageal varices
A 59-year-old patient with history of alcohol abuse comes
to your office because of 'throwing up blood". On physical
examination, you note ascites and caput medusa. A likely
cause for the hematemesis is
Pleural effusion on chest X-ray
Which of the following is considered a "red flag" when
diagnosing a patient with pneumonia?
Colon cancer
Your patient complains of lower abdominal pain, anorexia,
extreme fatigue, unintentional weight loss of 10 pounds in
last 3 weeks, and you find a positive hemoccult on digital
rectal examination. Laboratory tests show iron deficiency
anemia. The clinician needs to consider
Ménière's disease
You have a patient complaining of vertigo and want to
know what could be the cause. Knowing there are many
causes for vertigo, you question the length of time the
sensation lasts. She tells you several hours to days and is
accompanied by tinnitus and hearing loss. You suspect
which of the following conditions
Leukoplakia
In examining the mouth of an older adult with a history of
smoking, the nurse practitioner finds a suspicious oral
lesion. The patient has been referred for a biopsy to be
THEIR 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Acute closed-angle glaucoma
1. It is important to not dilate the eye if ____ is suspected.
Intravenous pyelogram
An 18-year-old female patient presents with repeated
urinary tract infections. She has no risk factors in her
history, and her physical examination is unremarkable.
She also has a normal pelvic exam.
Which of the following should be obtained if anatomic
abnormalities are suspected?
Impaired ability to use iron stores
The pathophysiological hallmark of ACD is:
Sudden death of a family member
Which of the following is the most important question to
ask during cardiovascular health history?
Alpha-1 deficiency
A 26-year-old, non-smoker, male presented to your clinic
with SOB with exertion. This could be due to
Herpes zoster
Which of the following dermatological conditions results
from reactivation of the dormant varicella virus?
Selected low back pain
Mr. Jones is a 68-year-old retired Air Force pilot that has
been diagnosed with prostate cancer in the past week. He
has never had a surgical procedure in his life and seeks
clarification on the availability of treatments for prostate
,cancer. He asks the nurse practitioner to tell him the side
effects of a radical prostatectomy. Which of the following is
not a potential side effect of this procedure?
Physiologic aging
Presbycusis is the hearing impairment that is associated
with
Assessing resident's cognitive status and last change
of the catheter/bag
Asymptomatic 1+ bacteriuria is found in a nursing home
resident with an indwelling catheter. The nurse
practitioner's initial intervention includes
Allergen
A 64-year-old male presents with erythema of the sclera,
tearing, and bilateral pruritus of the eyes. The symptoms
occur intermittently throughout the year and he has
associated clear nasal discharge. Which of the following is
most likely because of the inflammation?
Borborygmi
The nurse practitioner is examining a 62-year-old female
who has been complaining of lower abdominal pain. Upon
auscultation, bowel sounds are high pitched and tinkling.
Which of the following terms describes this finding
African Americans
Which ethnic group has the highest incidence of prostate
cancer
A.Women with ischemic heart disease many times do
not present with chest pain
B. Some patients may have no symptoms or atypical
symptoms; diagnosis may only be made at the time of
an actual myocardial infarction
,A key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain.
However, angina equivalents may include exertional
dyspnea. Angina equivalents are important because
Elevation of head of the bed 4-6 inches on blocks and
weight reduction
The nurse practitioner is discussing lifestyle changes with
a patient diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. What
are the nonpharmacological management interventions
that should be included?
Herpes zoster
Which lesions are typically located along the distribution of
dermatome?
ACE inhibitor
Which of the following medications are commonly
associated with the side effect of cough?
Recognize this as a normal finding that requires
periodic follow up
On DRE, you note that a 45-year-old patient has a firm,
smooth, non-tender but asymmetrically shaped prostate.
The patient has no symptoms and has a normal urinalysis.
The patient's PSA is within normal limits for the patient's
age. The clinician should:
Venous insufficiency
Your patient complains of a feeling of heaviness in the
lower legs daily. You note varicosities, edema, and dusky
color of both ankles and feet. Which of the following is the
most likely cause for these symptoms
Conjunctivitis
The most common cause of eye redness is:
The heart valve thickens and becomes rigid,
secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis
, The aging process causes what normal physiological
changes in the heart?
tension headaches
Ms. Smith, 37-year-old, comes to the clinic today
complaining of dull, throbbing bilateral headaches almost
every evening. You suspect she is experiencing
Esophageal varices
A 59-year-old patient with history of alcohol abuse comes
to your office because of 'throwing up blood". On physical
examination, you note ascites and caput medusa. A likely
cause for the hematemesis is
Pleural effusion on chest X-ray
Which of the following is considered a "red flag" when
diagnosing a patient with pneumonia?
Colon cancer
Your patient complains of lower abdominal pain, anorexia,
extreme fatigue, unintentional weight loss of 10 pounds in
last 3 weeks, and you find a positive hemoccult on digital
rectal examination. Laboratory tests show iron deficiency
anemia. The clinician needs to consider
Ménière's disease
You have a patient complaining of vertigo and want to
know what could be the cause. Knowing there are many
causes for vertigo, you question the length of time the
sensation lasts. She tells you several hours to days and is
accompanied by tinnitus and hearing loss. You suspect
which of the following conditions
Leukoplakia
In examining the mouth of an older adult with a history of
smoking, the nurse practitioner finds a suspicious oral
lesion. The patient has been referred for a biopsy to be
