Medical/Obstetrics/Gynecology
Exam Questions with Correct
Answers
A 54-year-old male complains of pain in his right flank. He tells you
the pain is so severe he feels like he is going to vomit. He tells you he
was sitting in a chair watching TV when it started. You should suspect:
A. renal calculi.
B. urinary tract infection.
C. bladder cancer.
D. gallstones. - ANS ✅A. renal calculi.
A febrile 17-year-old female complains of a headache and sensitivity
to light. You observe a petechial rash on her exposed legs. You should
first:
A. don a mask and gloves.
B. assess her vital signs.
C. determine if she can flex her head.
Medical/Obstetrics/Gynecology
, 2
Medical/Obstetrics
D. administer oxygen. - ANS ✅A. don a mask and gloves.
A 23-year-old female complains of shortness of breath. She has a
history of lupus. You observe a rash across both cheeks and the bridge
of her nose. Her lungs are clear to auscultation. Her vital signs are P
88, R 20, BP 126/76, and SpO2 is 95% on room air. You should:
A. apply cold packs to her rash.
B. transport her in a position of comfort.
C. don an N-95 mask.
D. administer oxygen. - ANS ✅D. administer oxygen.
An unresponsive 18-year-old female is obviously in her third
trimester of pregnancy. Bystanders called when they saw her collapse
and begin to have a seizure. She is no longer seizing, but she is
postictal. Her face, hands, ankles, and feet appear swollen. Her
abdomen is relaxed and soft to palpation. Her vital signs are P 98, R
16, BP 168/104, and SpO2 is 93% on room air. You should:
A. transport her with her pelvis elevated.
B. transport her supine.
C. assist her ventilation.
D. administer oxygen. - ANS ✅D. administer oxygen.
Medical/Obstetrics/Gynecology
, 3
Medical/Obstetrics
What is the most common cause of seizures in an adult?
A. Subtherapeutic levels of anticonvulsive medication
B. Haemorrhagic stroke
C. Increased intracranial pressure
D. Rapid elevation of body temperature - ANS ✅A. Subtherapeutic levels
of anticonvulsive medication
An 86-year-old female complains of pain in her sacral area. You
observe a four-centimetre decubitus ulcer in the area. Her son tells
you that she is bedridden and that he cares for her. Her bedding is wet
and smells like urine. You should suspect:
A. physical abuse.
B. physical neglect.
C. psychological abuse.
D. psychological neglect. - ANS ✅B. physical neglect.
A febrile 80-year-old male complains of generalized weakness and
foot pain. His left foot is swollen, red, and pus is draining from the
wound. He tells you he has MRSA in the wound. His vital signs are P
108, R 22, BP 88/62, and SpO2 is 94% on room air. You should:
Medical/Obstetrics/Gynecology
, 4
Medical/Obstetrics
A. apply a warm compress to his foot.
B. apply a compression dressing on his foot.
C. administer aspirin.
D. administer oxygen. - ANS ✅D. administer oxygen.
Why can a patient who is having an anaphylactic reaction have
angioedema?
A. Histamine release causes inflammation of veins.
B. Bronchoconstriction causes blood vessels to decrease in diameter.
C. Colloid osmotic pressure increases and fluid is forced into the
interstitial space.
D. Capillary beds become more permeable and fluid leaks into the
interstitial space. - ANS ✅D. Capillary beds become more permeable and
fluid leaks into the interstitial space.
A 10-month-old male is crying after he was stung by a bee. The skin
around the site is reddened, and there is localized swelling. His lungs
are clear to auscultation, and he is interacting with you appropriately.
His vital signs are P 120, R 28, BP 90/58, and SpO2 is 98% on room
air. You should:
Medical/Obstetrics/Gynecology
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 DoctorKen. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
