2024 NSG 6440 Final Exam New NSG 6440 Exam New
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Which of the following is the form of external otitis in which bacterial infection
extends from the auditory canal into the skull? - ans -Necrotizing otitis
Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites? - ans -human
Which test is used to confirm a diagnosis of epididymitis - ans -ultrasound of the
scrotum
Which statement accurately describes the APRNs scope of practice? - ans -This
delineates the permissible boundaries of APRN professional practice
The nurse is working with a 65- year- old patient who was recently diagnosed with
hypertension. The patient is concerned about their optimal health with their new
diagnosis. Which nursing action is necessary for health promotion with the
patient? - ans -Discussing appropriate stress management techniques
Which of the following would be a cause of neuropathic pain? - ans -post herpetic
pain
Which theory regarding the aging process is linked to cancer and Alzheimer's
disease? - ans -oxidative damage
Which heart sound is associated with decreased elasticity of the left ventricle in
left ventricular hypertrophy? - ans -S4
Heart valve damage resulting from acute rheumatic fever is a long-term sequelae
resulting from infection with which of the following pathogens? - ans -Group A
streptococcus
A 21-year-old student presents with complaints of fatigue, headache, anorexia
and a runny nose, all of which began about 2 weeks ago. She started taking
vitamins and over-the-counter cold preparations but feels worse. The smell of
food makes her nauseated. Her boyfriend had mononucleosis about 1 month ago,
, and she wonders if she might have it also. Examination reveals cervical
adenopathy and an enlarged liver and spleen. Which of the following labs would
be most helpful in the differential diagnosis at this point? - ans -Antihepatitis D
virus
What is the most common form of heart disease in a patient with atrial
fibrillation? - ans -Coronary artery disease associated with heart failure
A 15-year-old girl is seen in the clinic because she has not yet had her first period.
Which of the following questions would help the clinician determine the cause? -
ans -How long have you been underweight
The clinician is examining the back of Christian, a 15-year-old male. What is the
correct way for the clinician to check for hamstring flexibility? - ans -Christian
should stand straight and flex90 degrees forward at the waist
Which statement is true regarding driving and patients with a seizure disorder? -
ans -After being seizure free for 6 months, patients may drive
Though common as people age, what concerning disease can dysphonia be a
cardinal sign for? - ans -Laryngeal cancer
You are using the CURB-65 clinical prediction tool to decide whether Latisha,
whom you have diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), should be
hospitalized or treated at home. Which of the following risk factors would
increase Latisha's chance of CAP- associated mortality and complications? - ans -
History of diabetes mellitus
Which of the following patients is at risk for developing urinary-tract cancer? - ans
-The 78-year- old man who smokes three packs of cigarettes a day
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding pain? - ans -Nociceptive pain
represents a normal response to injury of tissue
Which of the following information patients with a UTI can receive Bactrim DS? -
ans -Tiffany, a 16-year-old with a hypersensitivity to penicillin
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