AGNP BOARD EXAM (NSG 6320)

NSG 6320 AGNP BOARD EXAM_Respiratory Assessment (51 Questions) Question: Which technique best determines whether the tissues in the chest are air-filled, fluid- filled, or solid? Auscultation Palpation Inspection Percussion Correct Explanation: Percussion of the chest produces audible sounds and palpable vibrations, thus, assisting in determining if the underlying tissues are filled with air or fluid or if they are solid. However, percussion will not help detect deep seated lesions...

NSG 6320 AGNP BOARD EXAM_PSYCHIATRY ASSESSMENT (40 QUESTIONS) 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) × number of ye...

NSG 6320 AGNP BOARD EXAM_PRESCRIPTION OF ENDOCRINOLOGY (89 QUESTIONS) Question: When patients administer regular insulin (Humulin R U-500), they should be taught: 5 units of Humulin R U-500 is equal to 10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe. 10 units of Humulin R U-500 is equal to 5 units on a U-100 insulin syringe. 10 units of Humulin R U-500 is equal to 10 units on a U-500 insulin syringe. Correct it should only be used in an insulin pump. Explanation: U-500 insulin is a concentrate...

NSG 6320 AGNP BOARD EXAM_WOMEN’S HEALTH ASSESSMENT (70 QUESTIONS) 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. Menorrhagia refer...

NSG 6320 AGNP BOARD EXAM_UROLOGY ASSESSMENT ( 44 QUESTIONS) 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 ability to i...

NSG 6320 AGNP BOARD EXAM_RESPIRATORY PRESCRIBING (QUESTIONS 100) Question: Treatment of Bordetella pertussis in a patient with a hypersensitivity to macrolides is: doxycycline. clindamycin (Cleocin). metronidazole (Flagyl). sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim). Correct Explanation: Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim) is an alternative choice for patients in whom a macrolide is contraindicated. Question: The mainstay of treatment in the management of mild and moderate croup...