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WGU D115 OA STUDY GUIDE UNIT 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (57)
Conductive hearing loss involves what part Middle ear
of the ear?
A potential complication of streptococcal Peritonsillar abscess
pharyngitis that leads to contralateral
uvular deviation, asymmetric tonsillar
hypertrophy, muffled voice on exam but no
stridor, drooling, or dyspnea or dysphagia
is recognized as what?
A 64 year old woman presents to the office Send the pt to the ER
with complains of vision loss. Funduscopic
examination reveals cupping of the
optic
nerve. Which action should you take?
A 39 year old female presents with Hemoglobin A1C of 12
complaints of sudden onset of blurry
vision. She states that she sees flashing Retinal detachment is a potential outcome of retinopathy of diabetes
lights and it sensation that she is "looking
through a curtain." Which dx finding would
the NP expect to find in this patient?
A 16 year old presents to the urgent care Basal skull fx
clinic after a hard hit in football practice.
During the physical exam, the NP observes
"battle's sign" and immediately refers
the patient to the ED. Which dx is the
NP
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concerned about?
A 4 year old male is brought into a Fever, sore throat, dysphagia, drooling, "hot potato" voice
clinic with complaints of fever and sore
throat for 2 days. the NP suspects a
peritonsilar abscess and refers the pt to
the ED. Which finding is most consistent
with this dx?
A 40 year old female presents with Tell pt to rinse with salt water and avoid spicy food until s/s resolve
complaints of soreness when eating spicy
foods. The NP observes that the patient
has a "geographic tongue." What would be
the most appropriate for the patient's
plan of
care?
A 2 year old boy presents to the clinic with Vaccination status
a fever. During the physical exam the
NP
Koplik spots are seen with measles: small white spots on a reddened background
observes Koplik's spots inside of his buccal
that occur on the inside of the cheeks
mucosa. Which would be the most
important to assess on the pt to aid in an
appropriate dx?
A 26 year old presents to a clinic with have you ever had a cold sore?
complaints of left eye pain. the NP
performs fluorescent dye staining which
reveals fern-like lines in the corneal
surface. Which would be the most
appropriate hx question to ask the pt?
A 17 year old female was dx with angular Check vitamin B12 levels
cheilitis. She had tx failure after a course of
topical abx, topical steroids, moisture Most common cause is a fungal infection but can be from vitamin B12 deficiency
barrier creams, and antifungals were rxed. and bacterial infections
What would be the most appropriate next
step in the pt's plan of care?
Pruritis and hx of recent swimming
Which finding is most consistent with acute
otitis externa?
Otitis externa is referred to as "swimmers ear"
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WGU D115 OA STUDY GUIDE UNIT 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (57)
Conductive hearing loss involves what part Middle ear
of the ear?
A potential complication of streptococcal Peritonsillar abscess
pharyngitis that leads to contralateral
uvular deviation, asymmetric tonsillar
hypertrophy, muffled voice on exam but no
stridor, drooling, or dyspnea or dysphagia
is recognized as what?
A 64 year old woman presents to the office Send the pt to the ER
with complains of vision loss. Funduscopic
examination reveals cupping of the
optic
nerve. Which action should you take?
A 39 year old female presents with Hemoglobin A1C of 12
complaints of sudden onset of blurry
vision. She states that she sees flashing Retinal detachment is a potential outcome of retinopathy of diabetes
lights and it sensation that she is "looking
through a curtain." Which dx finding would
the NP expect to find in this patient?
A 16 year old presents to the urgent care Basal skull fx
clinic after a hard hit in football practice.
During the physical exam, the NP observes
"battle's sign" and immediately refers
the patient to the ED. Which dx is the
NP
1/
10
, 3/20/25, 7:38 WGU D115 OA Study Guide Unit 3 Flashcards |
AM
concerned about?
A 4 year old male is brought into a Fever, sore throat, dysphagia, drooling, "hot potato" voice
clinic with complaints of fever and sore
throat for 2 days. the NP suspects a
peritonsilar abscess and refers the pt to
the ED. Which finding is most consistent
with this dx?
A 40 year old female presents with Tell pt to rinse with salt water and avoid spicy food until s/s resolve
complaints of soreness when eating spicy
foods. The NP observes that the patient
has a "geographic tongue." What would be
the most appropriate for the patient's
plan of
care?
A 2 year old boy presents to the clinic with Vaccination status
a fever. During the physical exam the
NP
Koplik spots are seen with measles: small white spots on a reddened background
observes Koplik's spots inside of his buccal
that occur on the inside of the cheeks
mucosa. Which would be the most
important to assess on the pt to aid in an
appropriate dx?
A 26 year old presents to a clinic with have you ever had a cold sore?
complaints of left eye pain. the NP
performs fluorescent dye staining which
reveals fern-like lines in the corneal
surface. Which would be the most
appropriate hx question to ask the pt?
A 17 year old female was dx with angular Check vitamin B12 levels
cheilitis. She had tx failure after a course of
topical abx, topical steroids, moisture Most common cause is a fungal infection but can be from vitamin B12 deficiency
barrier creams, and antifungals were rxed. and bacterial infections
What would be the most appropriate next
step in the pt's plan of care?
Pruritis and hx of recent swimming
Which finding is most consistent with acute
otitis externa?
Otitis externa is referred to as "swimmers ear"
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