Final Exam - ANP 650 Adult Gerontology
I Questions and Answers
ST segment elevation with deep, wide Q waves in lead II, III, and aVF are a sign of
which of the following - Answers -Acute inferior MI
What is the treatment for a patient with a septic pressure ulcer - Answers -Surgical
consult for debridement and antibiotics
Primary adrenal insufficiency most often occurs from - Answers -autoimmine adrenalitis
Which of the following is a statement/documentation/declaration of a patient's intent
regarding medical treatment - Answers -Advanced directive
What does a positive Homan's sign indicate - Answers -diagnosis of DVT
What is the most commonly used steroid to treat spinal cord compression - Answers -
Solu-Cortef -- Hydrocortisone
What DVT prophylaxis should be used on a geriatric patient following abdominal
surgery - Answers -Early ambulation
A 60 year old Caucasian female presents to the ER with heavy vaginal bleeding and
passage of several large clots earlier in the day. The ACNP performs a physical exam,
which reveals an enlarged, softened uterus and nodularity on the adnexa. The ACNP
suspects: - Answers -Endometrial cancer
What is a common cause of insomnia in palliative care patients - Answers -Anxiety
What is the goal of palliative care? - Answers -Pain and distressing symptom
management
Maintaining quality of life
Integrating multiple aspects of alternative therapies to improve patient care
What type of pain occurs due to bone metastasis? - Answers -Visceral pain
A 39 year old male with no significant PMH presents to the ER with purulent sputum,
low grade fever without chills, mild dyspnea on exertion, and rare hemoptysis for the
I Questions and Answers
ST segment elevation with deep, wide Q waves in lead II, III, and aVF are a sign of
which of the following - Answers -Acute inferior MI
What is the treatment for a patient with a septic pressure ulcer - Answers -Surgical
consult for debridement and antibiotics
Primary adrenal insufficiency most often occurs from - Answers -autoimmine adrenalitis
Which of the following is a statement/documentation/declaration of a patient's intent
regarding medical treatment - Answers -Advanced directive
What does a positive Homan's sign indicate - Answers -diagnosis of DVT
What is the most commonly used steroid to treat spinal cord compression - Answers -
Solu-Cortef -- Hydrocortisone
What DVT prophylaxis should be used on a geriatric patient following abdominal
surgery - Answers -Early ambulation
A 60 year old Caucasian female presents to the ER with heavy vaginal bleeding and
passage of several large clots earlier in the day. The ACNP performs a physical exam,
which reveals an enlarged, softened uterus and nodularity on the adnexa. The ACNP
suspects: - Answers -Endometrial cancer
What is a common cause of insomnia in palliative care patients - Answers -Anxiety
What is the goal of palliative care? - Answers -Pain and distressing symptom
management
Maintaining quality of life
Integrating multiple aspects of alternative therapies to improve patient care
What type of pain occurs due to bone metastasis? - Answers -Visceral pain
A 39 year old male with no significant PMH presents to the ER with purulent sputum,
low grade fever without chills, mild dyspnea on exertion, and rare hemoptysis for the
