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NSG5003 Final Exam
1. It is important to not dilate the eye if ____ is suspected.

Cataract

Macular degeneration

Acute closed-angle glaucoma

Chronic open-angle glaucoma



Question 2. 2. An 18-year-old female patient presents with repeated urinary tract infections. She has no
risk factors in her history, and her physical examination is unremarkable. She also has a normal pelvic
exam. Which of the following should be obtained if anatomic abnormalities are suspected?

Ultrasound of the kidneys

Intravenous pyelogram

Cystoscopy

Transvaginal ultrasound of the bladder



Question 3. 3. The pathophysiological hallmark of ACD is:

Depleted iron stores

Impaired ability to use iron stores

Chronic uncorrectable bleeding

Reduced intestinal absorption of iron



Question 4. 4. Which of the following is the most important question to ask during cardiovascular health
history?

Number of offspring

Last physical exam

Sudden death of a family member

, Use of caffeine



Question 5. 5. A 26-year-old, non-smoker, male presented to your clinic with SOB with exertion. This
could be due to:

Exercise-induced cough

Bronchiectasis

Alpha-1 deficiency

Pericarditis



Question 6. 6. Which of the following dermatological conditionsresults from reactivation of the dormant
varicella virus?

Tineaversicolor

Seborrheic keratosis

Verruca

Herpes zoster



Question 7. 7. Mr. Jones is a 68-year-old retired Air Force pilot that has been diagnosed with prostate
cancer in the past week. He has never had a surgical procedure in his life and seeks clarification on the
availability of treatments for prostate cancer. He asks the nurse practitioner to tell him the side effects
of a radical prostatectomy. Which of the following is not a potential side effect of this procedure?

Urinary incontinence

Impotence

Dribbling urine

Selected low back pain



Question 8. 8. Presbycusis is the hearing impairment that is associated with:

Physiologic aging

,Ménière’s disease

Cerumen impaction

Herpes zoster



Question 9. 9. Asymptomatic 1+ bacteriuria is found in a nursing home resident with an indwelling
catheter. The nurse practitioner’s initial intervention includes:

Assessing resident’s cognitive status and last change of the catheter/bag

Prescribing prophylactic Bactrim 1 tablet at bedtime

Ordering a urine culture and sensitivity and prescribing empiric treatment until results obtained

Ordering an X-ray of the kidney, urine, and bladder



Question 10. 10. A 64-year-old male presents with erythema of the sclera, tearing, and bilateral pruritus
of the eyes. The symptoms occur intermittently throughout the year and he has associated clear nasal
discharge. Which of the following is most likely because of the inflammation?

Bacterium

Allergen

Virus

Fungi



Question 11. 11. The nurse practitioner is examining a 62-year-old female who has been complaining of
lower abdominal pain. Upon auscultation, bowel sounds are high pitched and tinkling. Which of the
following terms describes this finding?

Succession splash

Borborygmi

Tenesmus

Puddle sign

, Question 12. 12. Which ethnic group has the highest incidence of prostate cancer?

Asians

Hispanics

African Americans

American Indians



Question 13. 13. A key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina equivalents
may include exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalents are important because:

Women with ischemic heart disease many times do not present with chest pain

Some patients may have no symptoms or atypical symptoms; diagnosis may only be made at the
time of an actual myocardial infarction

Elderly patients have the most severe symptoms

A & B only



Question 14. 14. The nurse practitioner is discussing lifestyle changes with a patient diagnosed with
gastroesophageal reflux. What are the nonpharmacological management interventions that should be
included?

Weight reduction and rest 30 minutes after each meal in the supine position

Elevation of head of the bed 4-6 inches on blocks and weight reduction

Encouraged to wear restrictive clothing to add support for diaphragmatic breathing

Using oral mints to relieve gastric distress



Question 15. 15. Which lesions are typically located along the distribution of dermatome?

Scabies

Herpes zoster

Tinea

Dyshidrosis

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