NSG 6320 (NSG 6320)

NSG 6320 AGNP Board Exam – Women’s Health Assessment Exam 1. Question: A woman complains of infrequent menses with intervals greater than 35 days. This condition is termed: oligomenorrhea. Correct polymenorrhea. metrorrhagia. menorrhagia. Explanation: Oligomenorrhea is infrequent bleeding with menses occurring at greater than 35- day intervals, or 4-9 menstrual cycles per year. Polymenorrhea occurs when there are fewer than 21-day intervals between menses. Menorrha...

NSG 6320 AGNP Board Exam – Women’s Health Prescription Exam 1. Question: Which of the following is NOT a common side effect associated with the use of etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol (NuvaRing), a contraceptive vaginal ring? Vaginitis Breast tenderness Increased appetite Severe headache Correct Explanation: A common side effect NOT associated with the use of etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol (NuvaRing) is severe headache. The systemic side effects of NuvaRing are the s...

NSG 6320 AGNP Board Exam – Gastroenterology Assessment Exam 1. Question: When percussing a protuberant abdomen, tympany is audible. This is consistent with all of the following conditions except: intestinal obstruction. increased intestinal gas production. a large solid tumor. Correct a paralytic ileus. Explanation: A protuberant abdomen that is tympanic throughout when percussed can suggest intestinal obstruction, increased gas production, or a paralytic ileus. A so...

NSG 6320 AGNP Board Exam – Psychiatry Assessment Exam 1. Question: A 48-year-old woman states that she began smoking about 10 cigarettes per day at 20 years of age. How should this subjective history be documented? 10 pack year history 14 pack year history Correct 18 pack year history 20 pack year history Explanation: The pack year history is calculated by the number of pack years = (number of cigarettes smoked per day/20, the number of cigarettes in a pack) × numbe...

NSG 6320 AGNP Board Exam – Urology Assessment Exam 1. Question: In renal adaptation of the newborn, which one of the following statements is correct? The kidneys have an inability to concentrate urine and adapt to fluid and electrolyte stress. Correct In the nephrons of the kidneys long tubules enhance the effectiveness of tubular reabsorption. The kidneys are fully capable of concentrating urine and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. The kidneys have the abilit...

NSG 6320 AGNP Board Exam – Sexually Transmitted Diseases Assessment Exam 1. Question: Which is NOT a type of diagnostic test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)? Antibody test Combination antibody and antigen test Cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4) Correct Nucleic acid tests (NATs) Explanation: Cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4) is a glycoprotein found on the surface of immune cells such as T-helper cells, monocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells. CD4 counts are...

NSG 6320 AGNP Board Exam – Pregnancy Assessment Exam 1. Question: Weight gain should be monitored during pregnancy. For a pregnant woman whose BMI is < 18.5, the total weight gain should be: 11-20 pounds. 15-25 pounds. 25-35 pounds 28-40 pounds. Correct Explanation: Weight gain should be closely monitored during pregnancy, as both excessive and inadequate weight gain are associated with poor birth outcomes. The pregnant woman who has a BMI of <18.5, should gain...

NSG 6320 AGNP Board Exam – Dermatology Assessment Exam 1. Question: A reddish blue, irregularly shaped, solid and spongy mass of blood vessels that may be present at birth and enlarge during the first 10 to 15 months is characteristic of a: cavernous hemangioma. Correct strawberry mark. telangiectasia. port-wine stain. Explanation: A cavernous hemangioma appears as a reddish blue, irregularly shaped, solid and spongy mass of blood vessels. It may be present at birth,...

NSG 6320 AGNP Board Exam – Orthopedics Prescribing 1. Question: Which medication is NOT a brand name for acetaminophen? Mapap Cetafen Aleve Correct Feverall Explanation: Brand names for acetaminophen include Mapap, Cetafen, FeverAll and Tylenol. Aleve is the brand name for naproxen sodium. 2. Question: To treat low back pain in a patient for whom nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are contraindicated, the recommended therapy is: acetaminophen (Tyleno...

NSG 6320 AGNP Board Exam – Orthopedics Assessment Exam 1. Question: The axioscapular group of muscles include which one of the following? Supraspinatus Trapezius Correct Subscapularis Pectoralis major Explanation: The axioscapular group attaches the trunk to the scapula and includes the trapezius, rhomboids, serratus anterior, and levator scapulae. The scapulohumeral group of muscles extends from the scapula to the humerus and includes the muscles inserting directly ...