MSN572 EXAM 2025 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS(VERIFIED
ANSWERS)|AGRADE
when assessing a 3 month old for developmental dysplasia of the hips, which one of the
following symptoms would be suspicious - Answers - ✔✔limitation of abduction of the
affected extremity, shortening of the femur and positive Ortolanis sign
Exam of 6 week old infant, developmental hip dysplasia is suspected. If DHH is present,
it might be evidenced by - Answers - ✔✔limited abduction of the affected leg
Blue sclera, weak muscles, and increased joint flexibility during a newborn assessment
may be suggestive of: - Answers - ✔✔osteogenesis imperfecta
normal finding in the msk assessment of a 3 year old would be the presence of -
Answers - ✔✔genu valgum
symptoms indicative of shaken baby syndrome are related to - Answers -
✔✔uncontrollable cerebral edema and hypoxia
when assessing a 3 year old african american child, the most likely cause of black,
dusky mucous membranes in related to - Answers - ✔✔cyanosis
findings would necessitate need for further evaluation in the newborn - Answers -
✔✔dusky cyanotic when crying
which of the following infants would be seen immediately by the NP - Answers - ✔✔2
week old nasal congestion and rr 64 breaths/minute
Screening for scoliosis - Answers - ✔✔observing the back while the child is bending
forward
when auscultating the apex of the heart in an 8 year old, the bell should be placed at the
- Answers - ✔✔5th intercostal space left to the MCL
less than 7yo heard at the 3rd or 4th intercostal space and lateral to the MCL
when attempting to elicit the moro reflex in a newborn, the NP identifies the absence of
movement in the left arm. next assessment would be to - Answers - ✔✔examine the
clavicle
, assessment of 3 month old boy, incomplete descent of the left testicle into the scrotum
is noted. the NP understands that - Answers - ✔✔testes should descend by 6 months
old
assessing preschoolers mouth, number of deciduous teeth - Answers - ✔✔16-20
examining the scrotum in a young male child, test the cremasteric reflex by - Answers -
✔✔scratching the medial aspect of the thigh
which of the following statements made by a parent would alert the NP to suspect
autism - Answers - ✔✔seems to be speaking less and less
which one of the following pt positions would be least beneficial to examine the genitals
of a young female child - Answers - ✔✔child sit cross legged on the table
disparity between the brachial and femoral pulses in a 4 month old could indicate -
Answers - ✔✔coarctation of the aorta (COA)
assessing the HR of a healthy 13 month old child, which of the following sites is the
most appropriate - Answers - ✔✔apical pulse between the 3rd and 4th intercostal space
in the left MCL
most common cause of viral encephalitis in children is - Answers - ✔✔herpes simplex
type I
hemodynamic changes resulting from structural defects in children can lead to heart
failure. the most common reason for these changes is related to - Answers - ✔✔volume
and pressure overload leading to decreased cardiac output
which exam finiding is defined as congenital central displacement of the meatus of the
penis - Answers - ✔✔hypospadias
presence of a heart murmur in a child would be considered organic is the child -
Answers - ✔✔2 year old with congenital heart defect
anticipatory guidance for the family of a pre-adolescent with a cognitive impairment
should include info about - Answers - ✔✔sexual development
all of the following are causes for sensorineural hearing loss in children except -
Answers - ✔✔cerumen impaction
renal adaptation of the newborn, which statement is correct - Answers - ✔✔kidneys
have an inability to concentrate urine and adapt to fluid and electrolyte stress
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS(VERIFIED
ANSWERS)|AGRADE
when assessing a 3 month old for developmental dysplasia of the hips, which one of the
following symptoms would be suspicious - Answers - ✔✔limitation of abduction of the
affected extremity, shortening of the femur and positive Ortolanis sign
Exam of 6 week old infant, developmental hip dysplasia is suspected. If DHH is present,
it might be evidenced by - Answers - ✔✔limited abduction of the affected leg
Blue sclera, weak muscles, and increased joint flexibility during a newborn assessment
may be suggestive of: - Answers - ✔✔osteogenesis imperfecta
normal finding in the msk assessment of a 3 year old would be the presence of -
Answers - ✔✔genu valgum
symptoms indicative of shaken baby syndrome are related to - Answers -
✔✔uncontrollable cerebral edema and hypoxia
when assessing a 3 year old african american child, the most likely cause of black,
dusky mucous membranes in related to - Answers - ✔✔cyanosis
findings would necessitate need for further evaluation in the newborn - Answers -
✔✔dusky cyanotic when crying
which of the following infants would be seen immediately by the NP - Answers - ✔✔2
week old nasal congestion and rr 64 breaths/minute
Screening for scoliosis - Answers - ✔✔observing the back while the child is bending
forward
when auscultating the apex of the heart in an 8 year old, the bell should be placed at the
- Answers - ✔✔5th intercostal space left to the MCL
less than 7yo heard at the 3rd or 4th intercostal space and lateral to the MCL
when attempting to elicit the moro reflex in a newborn, the NP identifies the absence of
movement in the left arm. next assessment would be to - Answers - ✔✔examine the
clavicle
, assessment of 3 month old boy, incomplete descent of the left testicle into the scrotum
is noted. the NP understands that - Answers - ✔✔testes should descend by 6 months
old
assessing preschoolers mouth, number of deciduous teeth - Answers - ✔✔16-20
examining the scrotum in a young male child, test the cremasteric reflex by - Answers -
✔✔scratching the medial aspect of the thigh
which of the following statements made by a parent would alert the NP to suspect
autism - Answers - ✔✔seems to be speaking less and less
which one of the following pt positions would be least beneficial to examine the genitals
of a young female child - Answers - ✔✔child sit cross legged on the table
disparity between the brachial and femoral pulses in a 4 month old could indicate -
Answers - ✔✔coarctation of the aorta (COA)
assessing the HR of a healthy 13 month old child, which of the following sites is the
most appropriate - Answers - ✔✔apical pulse between the 3rd and 4th intercostal space
in the left MCL
most common cause of viral encephalitis in children is - Answers - ✔✔herpes simplex
type I
hemodynamic changes resulting from structural defects in children can lead to heart
failure. the most common reason for these changes is related to - Answers - ✔✔volume
and pressure overload leading to decreased cardiac output
which exam finiding is defined as congenital central displacement of the meatus of the
penis - Answers - ✔✔hypospadias
presence of a heart murmur in a child would be considered organic is the child -
Answers - ✔✔2 year old with congenital heart defect
anticipatory guidance for the family of a pre-adolescent with a cognitive impairment
should include info about - Answers - ✔✔sexual development
all of the following are causes for sensorineural hearing loss in children except -
Answers - ✔✔cerumen impaction
renal adaptation of the newborn, which statement is correct - Answers - ✔✔kidneys
have an inability to concentrate urine and adapt to fluid and electrolyte stress
