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When examining the skin, multiple areas of circumscribed elevations of the skin filled with serous fluid measuring approximately 0.5cm were noted. These types of lesions could be seen in: ✔✔a. Herpes simplex or varicella The principal muscles involved when closing the mouth are innervated by which cranial nerve? ✔✔a. Cranial nerve V (Trigeminal) The structure that creates a channel for the vertebral artery is known as the: ✔✔Transverse Foramen Which of the following is NOT a compliant patient with type 1 diabetes? ✔✔Polycythemia When suspecting pediculosis capitis, the chief complaint is: ✔✔Itching The structure that appears as the large swelling posteriorly on the superior ramus of the ischium and bears most of the weight in sitting, is known as the: ✔✔Ischial tuberosity When percussing the posterior chest, which one of the following techniques would be omitted? ✔✔Percuss areas over the scapulae On examination of the pupils, both are round but the right pupil appears larger than the left and reacts much slower to light. This condition may be indicative
of: ✔✔A tonic pupil During the type of seizure activity, the patient experiences partial seizures that resemble tonic-clonic seizures. The patient may recall the aura and unilateral neurologic deficit is present during the postictal period. This type of seizure activity is referred to as a: ✔✔focal seizure that becomes generalized A female patient complains of weakness in both arms when transferring the wet clothes from the washer and placing them in the dryer. This finding could be suggestive of which type of weakness pattern? ✔✔Symmetric To palpate the right ovary when performing the bimanual vaginal exam, the abdominal hand should be on the right lower quadrant and the pelvic hand needs to be: ✔✔In the right lateral fornix A serious disturbance in a person's mental abilities that results in a decreased awareness of one's environment and confused thinking is referred to as: ✔✔Delirium Which of the following screening tests for hearing loss can detect both sensorineural and conductive hearing loss? ✔✔Weber test Located on the anterior aspect of the distal femur, the patella slides on this groove during flexion and extension of the knee. The name of this groove is the: ✔✔Trochlear groove A 86-year-old man with uncontrolled hypertension presents with sudden, intense left lower abdominal pain that radiates to the back. The pain is associated with a tearing sensation. These findings are MOST likely associated
This symptom could be consistent with: ✔✔Cancer of the sigmoid colon Mydriasis is a term used to describe: ✔✔Dilation of the pupils When performing a musculoskeletal exam on a patient with mechanical low back pain, osteoporosis is suspected. Positive findings would include all of the following except: ✔✔Calf wasting Which stage of pressure is consistent with findings on dermatologic examination of a full thickness tissue loss and subcutaneous fat visible with mild slough on the right hip? ✔✔Stage III The vertebral column angles sharply posteriorly and becomes immovable at the: ✔✔Lumbosacral junction Which one of the following is at the HIGHEST risk for suicide? ✔✔A 52-year-old white man When auscultating heart sounds arising from the aortic valve in an adult patient, place the stethoscope: ✔✔Between the 2nd and 3rd intercostal spaces at the right upper sternal border Pain and crepitus over the patella suggests ✔✔Roughening of the patellar undersurface Which one of the following findings is NOT typical in a patient who has delirium? ✔✔Intact attention and concentration Men between the ages of 40 and 64 years should be screened yearly for: ✔✔hypertension
A term used to describe drainage from the nose is: ✔✔Rhinorrhea Tenderness over the scapulohumeral muscle group with the inability to abduct the arm above the shoulder level would be consistent with all of the following except ✔✔Synovitis of the glenohumeral joint In the older adult, the test for leg mobility is known as the: ✔✔Timed "get up and go test" Which one of the following procedures would confirm a definitive medical diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease? ✔✔A rectal biopsy Hypofunctioning of the thyroid gland would lead to all the following disorders except: ✔✔Graves' disease The fleshy projection of the earlobe is known as the: ✔✔Lobule A 50-year-old male describes difficulty emptying his bladder. On exam, a distended bladder is noted following urination. This finding may be associated with ✔✔Overflow incontinence When performing an examination of the external genitalia of a female patient, a small firm, round cystic nodule in the labia is identified. This lesion is most consistent with: ✔✔Epidermoid cyst Passive flexion, varus stress, and external rotation of the lower leg evaluates the: ✔✔Medial meniscus
A mental health condition characterized by over-the-top behavior such as emotional outbursts, noisy displays of temper, compulsive attention seeking and self-centered actions is: ✔✔Histrionic Social phobia, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are all examples of: ✔✔Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) In older adults, the presence of heart sound S3 suggests: ✔✔Heart failure Depigmented macules appearing on the face, hands, feet, and other parts of the body due to the lack of melanin are termed: ✔✔Vitiligo Restrictions of internal and external rotation of the hip are sensitive indicators of: ✔✔Arthritis Which of the following neurological findings indicate the need for further evaluation? ✔✔Weak and ineffective sucking movements The infant with the lowest risk of developing elevated levels of bilirubin is the one who: ✔✔Breast feeds within the first hour of life The patient experiences a sudden loss of consciousness with falling without movements and injury may occur. The type of a seizure is consistent with: ✔✔Myoclonic atonic seizure When assessing the skin, it has a velvety appearance and is warm to touch. This could be associated with: ✔✔Hyperthyroidism
Breath sounds auscultated over the periphery of the lung fields are quiet and wispy during the inspiratory phase followed by a short, almost silent expiratory phase. These breath sounds are considered: ✔✔Vesicular To palpate the medial meniscus, slightly internally rotate the tibia and palpate the medial soft tissue along the: ✔✔Upper edge of the tibial plateau Eyelid retraction with exophthalmos presents as: ✔✔A retracted eyelid with a wide-eyed stare All of the following strategies are useful for assessing older adults at high risk for falls except: ✔✔Assessing immunization history If a patient has a history of heat intolerance with a preference to light clothing, this behavior could be consistent with: ✔✔Hyperthyroidism The best method of detecting cognitive impairment or intellectual disability at an early age is by: ✔✔Assessment of the achievement of developmental milestones When screening for scoliosis, assessment should include: ✔✔ The groove of the metacarpophalangeal joint can be palpated by having the patient: ✔✔Flex his hand When auscultating breath sounds in a patient who has left sided heart failure, the breath sounds are: ✔✔vesicular with late inspiratory crackles in the dependent portions of the lungs and resonant on percussion
related to articular structure disease are true except which one? ✔✔Articular disease is usually due to stiffness or pain Focal tenderness over the trochanter confirms: ✔✔Bursitis Assessing the neurological status of a child with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt should include: ✔✔Use of the Glasgow coma scale The earliest recognizable clinical manifestation(s) of cystic fibrosis in an infant is: ✔✔Salty taste on the skin 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 The hamstring muscles flex the knee and are located on the: ✔✔Posterior aspect of the thigh In a female diagnosed with a first-degree uterine prolapse, the cervix: ✔✔Has slipped but is well within the vagina The part of the brain that relays sensory information between brain regions and controls many autonomic functions of the peripheral nervous system is known as the: ✔✔Diencephalon During assessment of the thyroid, a fixed, firm, nontender large mass is noted. These findings describe: ✔✔A nodule When examining the foot of a patient, the nurse practitioner notes localized
tenderness over the ankle joint. This could be suggestive of: ✔✔Ligamentous injury Women with hyperthyroidism often experience: ✔✔Oligomenorrhea, infrequent menstrual periods While auscultating the patient's heart, a medium, soft murmur is audible. It is pansystolic and heard loudest at the apex with radiation to the left axilla. These findings are consistent with: ✔✔Mitral regurgitation v26-year-old man with a past medical history of sickle cell disease arrives at the office with complaints of a penile erection that has lasted 4 hours. He is experiencing symptoms of: ✔✔Low flow priapism On ophthalmoscopic examination, glaucomatous cupping appears: ✔✔Pale Hairy leukoplakia may be associated with: ✔✔AIDS To estimate the expected delivery date (EDD) using Naegele's rule, if the last menses was March 3, 2014, the EDD would be: ✔✔December 10th, 2014 The infraorbital or maxillary, buccinator, and supramandibular lymph nodes drain lymphatic fluid from the: ✔✔eyelids, the conjunctiva, and the skin and mucous membrane of the nose and cheek A whitish sebaceous secretion that collects between the glans and foreskin or in the vulva is known as: ✔✔Smegma
