UNIT 5 OF MN580 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS NEWEST UPDATE TESTED AND
APPROVED
When advising a patient about injectable influenza immunization, the nurse
practitioner (NP) considers the following about the use of this vaccine: Question
options:
1) Its use is not recommended in sickle cell anemia.
2) Its use is limited to children older than 2 years.
3) Its use is limited due to containing live virus.
4) Its use is recommended for virtually all members of the population --
ANSWER--4) Its use is recommended for virtually all members of the
population`
A healthy 2-year-old child is able to:
1) speak in phrases of two or more words.
2) throw a ball at a target.
3) scribble spontaneously.
4) ride a tricycle -- ANSWER--1) speak in phrases of two or more words.
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The preferred treatment option for a 6-year-old boy with pertussisis: Question
options:
1) amoxicillin.
2) ceftriaxone.
3) azithromycin.
4) levofloxacin. -- ANSWER--3) azithromycin.
At which of the following ages in a young child's life is parental anticipatory
guidance about using "time out" as a discipline method most helpful? Question
options:
1) 12-18 months.
2) 18-24 months.
3) 24-30 months.
4) 30-36 months. -- ANSWER--2) 18-24 months.
Common causative organisms of acute suppurative conjunctivitis include all of
the following except: Question options:
1) staphylococcus aureus.
2) haemophilus influenzae.
3) streptococcus pneumoniae.
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4) pseudomonas aeruginosa. -- ANSWER--4) pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Gina is 2 years old and presents with a 3-day history of fever, crankiness, and
congested cough. Her respiratory rate is more than 50% of the upper limits of
normal for age. Tubular breath sounds are noted at the right lung base. Skin
turgor is normal, and she is wearing a wet diaper. She is alert, resisting the
examination as age appropriate, and engages in eye contact. Temperature is
38.3° C (101° F). Gina's diagnostic evaluation should include: Question options:
1) Chest x-ray
2) urine culture and sensitivity measurement.
3) lumbar puncture.
4) sputum culture. -- ANSWER--1) Chest x-ray
Aortic stenosisin a 15-year-old male is most likely:
1) a sequela of rheumatic fever.
2) a result of a congenital defect.
3) calcific in nature.
4) found with atrial septal defect. -- ANSWER--2) a result of a congenital
defect.