2024 D118 OA UNIT 3 STUDY
GUIDE EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which diagnostic test will the primary care provider order for a 30-year-old
woman who has right upper quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, and
vomiting? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAbd US
Women of childbearing age may safely have US
What will the primary care provider initially recommend to a patient who
develops diarrhea after gastric surgery? - CORRECT-ANSWERSavoiding
liquids with meals
initial suggestions for treating postoperative diarrhea will include avoiding
fluids during meals and lying down after meals
A patient presents with complaints of sudden onset hoarseness, wheezing,
and an itchy throat after being stung by a bee. The advanced practice
registered nurse (APRN) suspects the patient may be having an anaphylactic
reaction.
What should be the first-line pharmacological treatment? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAquenous epinephrine 1:1000 dilution (EpiPen) 0.2-0.5mg IM
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is debriefing and doing a
review of a workplace violence incident. The APRN is gathering feedback
from participants at all levels who were involved.
Which phase of emergency management is the APRN addressing? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSRecovery
The decision on how to equip the primary care office for an emergency
should depend on: - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe physician's and nurses' skills
No office should stock equipment that cannot be used safely by office staff
Which statement is true regarding office emergencies in a primary care
office? - CORRECT-ANSWERSGuildelines issues by the American Academy of
Pediatrics may help offices to start planning their emergency supplies
No official guidelines for adult emergencies have been written specifically for
family medicine offices
, Several suggested medication lists have been published
An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) explains to a new staff
member that during times of disaster no patients will be turned away from
receiving care, even during a surge capacity of patients.
Which guideline supports the instruction the APRN is sharing? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSEmergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)
A 28-year-old female presents to an advanced practice registered nurse
(APRN) with complaints of blurred vision and irritation to her right eye for the
past three days. She does not report any headaches, dizziness, fever, or
chills. The patient does not complain of any pain, rhinorrhea, or sneezing.
Assessment yields the following:
vital signs are within normal limits
left eye: sclera white, conjunctivae pink
right eye: sclera red
Which treatment should the APRN recommend based on the patient's
differential diagnoses? - CORRECT-ANSWERSUse artificial tears as-needed for
irritation
A 62-year-old patient is seen by an advanced practice registered nurse
(APRN) for intermittent buzzing in the ears. The patient has no history of
exposure to loud noises at work but does have a history of attending many
loud rock concerts. Otoscopic inspection reveals no excess cerumen and
normal tympanic membranes. Audiology testing reveals mild hearing loss
bilaterally. The patient denies dizziness and has no known allergies. Review
of medications includes low-dose aspirin, multivitamin, calcium supplement,
and over-the-counter Ibuprofen prn for back and hip pain related to arthritis.
Which treatment should the APRN recommend for this patient? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSReplace NSAID with a COX2 inhibitor
A patient is seen by an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) with an
acute onset of epistaxis after being hit by a baseball. The APRN notes that
the bleeding is originating from the area of the Kiesselbach's plexus.
Which action should the APRN take to assist this patient? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSDirect pressure to the anterior pressure of the nose for 15 minutes
A 66-year-old patient comes to the clinic complaining of generalized malaise,
fever, productive cough, and intermittent chest pain with respiration that
began two days before. The symptoms have increased in severity and have
not improved with the use of over-the-counter (OTC) pain and cold
medication. The patient has no history of current or past smoking, is not on
any routine medications, and is alert and oriented.
Assessment data reveals temperature of 102 degrees Fahrenheit; a pulse of
86; respiration of 24; and pulse oximeter oxygen saturation of 96%.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Elitaa. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.