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NSG 6440 Week 9 Exam - Questions and Answers, Exams of Nursing

Messiah CollegeNursing

A set of exam questions and answers for the course nsg 6440, likely a nursing or healthcare-related course at the graduate level. The questions cover a wide range of topics, including chronic renal failure, nursing research, clinical guidelines, aging theories, pain management, palliative care, advanced practice nursing, psychotherapy techniques, conjunctivitis, diabetic retinopathy, stomatitis, copd, hypertension, angina, deep vein thrombosis, hyperlipidemia, diarrhea, appendicitis, irritable bowel syndrome, heat-related illnesses, burn treatment, and dementia. The document could be useful for students preparing for a similar exam, as it provides insight into the types of questions that may be asked and the expected level of knowledge. However, it is important to note that the document is not a comprehensive study guide, and students should still review the course material thoroughly to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter.

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NSG 6440 WEEK 9 EXAM – QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
Question 1 (1 point)
Which of the following is a primary prevention
measure for a 76-year-old man newly diagnosed with a
testosterone deficiency?
Question 1 options:
1) Calcium supplementation
2) Testicular self-examination
3) Bone density test
4) Digital rectal examination
Question 2 (1 point)
Which of the following is an example of secondary
prevention in a 50-year-old woman?
Question 2 options:
1) Yearly mammogram
2) Low animal-fat diet
3) Use of seat belt
4) Daily application of sunscreen
Question 3 (1 point)
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NSG 6440 WEEK 9 EXAM – QUESTION AND

ANSWERS

Question 1 (1 point)

Which of the following is a primary prevention

measure for a 76-year-old man newly diagnosed with a

testosterone deficiency?

Question 1 options:

  1. Calcium supplementation
  2. Testicular self-examination
  3. Bone density test
  4. Digital rectal examination

Question 2 (1 point)

Which of the following is an example of secondary

prevention in a 50-year-old woman?

Question 2 options:

  1. Yearly mammogram
  2. Low animal-fat diet
  3. Use of seat belt
  4. Daily application of sunscreen

Question 3 (1 point)

Which of the following is an example of tertiary

prevention in a patient with chronic renal failure?

Question 3 options:

  1. Fluid restriction

Practice guidelines are designed

to: Question 6 options:

  1. Be inflexible
  2. Be utilized in every circumstance
  3. Provide a reference point for decision making
  4. Be created by a professional organization to guide the practice of a profession Question 7 (1 point)

Tatiana is receiving a sports physical to participate in

cross- country running. She receives her exam from a

single provider, who is examining all of the athletes one

after the other in the nurse’s office at school. Which of

the following is a problem with this exam format for

sports physicals?

Question 7 options:

  1. It is expensive, and her school will have to use a large amount of its budget to fulfill the sports physical requirement.
  2. It lacks individual attention that could increase the risk of insufficient medical history.
  3. It is disorganized, and the athletes may have the potential for inadequate integration of findings.
  4. It lacks privacy and the students may feel that their medical information is not being kept confidential. Question 8 (1 point)

Tyler is a 16-year-old football player who has an

appointment for his sports physical. He had a head hit

yesterday while playing with friends, and went to the

emergency room. He was discharged with a diagnosis of

a concussion. Today he feels dizzy, has noise sensitivity,

and had trouble sleeping last

  1. Weakening of the immune system
  2. Oxidative damage
  3. Telomere shortening Question 11 (1 point)

What is the key to increase physical activity in older

adults? Question 11 options:

  1. Motivation
  2. Having a partner to exercise with
  3. Belonging to a fitness center
  4. Owning home fitness equipment Question 12 (1 point)

Which of the following is especially important for

ensuring the safety of older adults?

Question 12 options:

  1. Removing firearms from the home due to the high rate of depression in older adults
  2. Making sure the hot water heater is set below 130oF
  3. Encouraging yearly tests to assess ability to drive safely
  4. Assessing fall risk and history of falls

Question 13 (1 point)

Which of the following would be a cause of neuropathic

pain? Question 13 options:

  1. Bone metastases
  2. Post HERPETIC pain
  3. Musculoskeletal inflammation
  4. Postsurgical incisional pain Question 14 (1 point)

Which drug is considered the MOST effective

medication for pain in terminally ill patients?

Question 14 options:

  1. Codeine
  2. Hydrocodone
  3. Morphine
  4. Hydromorphone Question 15 (1 point)

Unlike palliative care, hospice provides:

Question 15 options:

  1. Emotional support
  2. Care to patients at end of life only

The cost of care provided by an APRN is

approximately: Question 18 options:

  1. One-quarter that of a physician
  2. One-third that of a physician
  3. One-half that of a physician
  4. One and one-half that of a physician Question 19 (1 point)

How do bundled payments differ from fee-for-service or

global capitation?

Question 19 options:

  1. Bundled payments are designed to reduce the number of payments to providers.
  2. Bundled payments align payment to care outcomes delivered by the team.
  3. Bundled payments reduce the amount of paperwork required for payment.
  4. Bundled payments allow for streamlined and coordinated billing for providers. Question 20 (1 point)

Patients require education prior to accessing health-

care services for the following reason:

Question 20 options:

  1. Many patients do not understand policy benefits and payment responsibility.
  2. Services may change across the beneficiary year.
  1. Copayments and deductibles may have already been met by the patient.
  2. Coding may need to be adjusted to meet the terms of the patient’s benefits. Question 21 (1 point)

Accounting keeps track of the financial state of a

business. The accounting report that demonstrates

the net-growth in assets is:

Question 21 options:

Net income statement Balance sheet Cash flow statement Operating statement Question 22 (1 point)

Commonalities among psychotherapeutic techniques

include the following:

Question 22 options:

  1. Dream therapy, listening, and reflection
  2. Psychodrama, group psychotherapy, and 12-step programs
  3. Self-help groups
  4. Obtaining external perspective and participation in a helping relationship Question 23 (1 point)
  1. A patient reports feeling “numb” after learning that her malignant tumor is inoperable. Question 26 (1 point)

Which type of liability insurance covers only situations

in which the incident occurred and the claim was made

while the policy was in effect?

Question 26 options:

  1. Claims made policy
  2. Occurrence policy
  3. An employment coverage policy
  4. A “tail policy” Question 27 (1 point)

Which insurance plan was the first to allow members to

choose nurse practitioners as their primary-care

provider and pay them the same rate as physicians for

the same care?

Question 27 options:

  1. Blue Cross/Blue Shield Plan
  2. Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  3. Oxford Health Plan
  4. United Health Insurance Plan Question 28 (1 point)

In the model for future Advanced Practice Registered

Nurse (APRN) practice, what does the “C” of LACE

represent?

  1. The holistic integration of self-care and self-development practices Question 31 (1 point)

Qualities associated with resilience include:

Question 31 options:

  1. Hope, self-efficacy, and positivity
  2. Stick-to-it-ness, belief in a higher power
  3. Education, self-regulation, and use of activity to decrease stress
  4. Ability to take vacations and the availability of support systems and a secure work environment Question 32 (1 point)

According to nurse theorist Jean Watson, a focus on

positive intentionality—holding caring thoughts, loving

kindness, and open receptivity—enhances caring

energy, which leads to healing. How can the APRN

bring this to their practice?

Question 32 options:

  1. Spiritual readings, centering oneself before patient encounters, engaging in behaviors that help build positive energy
  2. Review of materials on primary care before going into the work environment to increase one’s confidence, leading to caring energy
  3. Travel to sacred places
  4. Helping the poor and homeless—volunteering at a domestic violence shelter, for example— in addition to one’s regular practice Question 33 (1 point)

Billy presents with edematous and erythematous lid

margins and closer visual inspection with a Wood’s

lamp reveals

scaling. Which of the following conditions could be the

diagnosis?

Question 33 options:

  1. Hordeolum
  2. Chalazion
  3. Blepharitis
  4. Iritis Question 34 (1 point)

Which of the following is true about

epiphora? Question 34 options:

  1. It is uncommon that it’s a response to dry eye.
  2. It will lead to decreased tearing.
  3. It is common in infants.
  4. It will lead to increased irritation. Question 35 (1 point)

The clinician is seeing a patient complaining of red eye.

The clinician suspects conjunctivitis. The presence of

mucopurulent discharge suggests which type of

conjunctivitis?

Question 35 options:

  1. Viral conjunctivitis
  2. Keratoconjunctivitis

Who of the following is a patient with risk factors for macular

degeneration?

Question 38 options:

  1. 50-year-old African American male
  2. 65-year-old Caucasian female
  3. 40-year-old Asian man
  4. 90-year-old Hispanic female Question 39 (1 point)

Which of the following is an example of sensorineural

hearing loss?

Question 39 options:

  1. Perforation of the tympanic membrane
  2. Otosclerosis
  3. Cholesteatoma
  4. Presbycusis Question 40 (1 point)

In which of the following scenarios would otitis media

(OM) be considered chronic?

Question 40 options:

  1. Patient has had repeated episodes of acute OM followed by continuous or intermittent otorrhea lasting for more than 3 months.
  2. Patient has had severe pain and intermittent otorrhea lasting for 2 months.
  1. Patient has had repeated episodes of acute OM followed by continuous or intermittent otorrhea lasting for more than 1 month.
  2. Patient has had severe pain and continuous otorrhea lasting for 3 months. Question 41 (1 point)

Which of the following treatments is appropriate for a

patient who has acute otitis media and has an allergy to

penicillin?

Question 41 options:

  1. Augmentin 875 mg two times daily for 10 days
  2. Suprax 400 mg daily for 7 days
  3. Amoxicillin 500 mg every 8 hours for 10 days
  4. Zithromax 500 mg on day 1, and then 250 mg daily for 4 days Question 42 (1 point)

Fluctuations and reductions in estrogen may be a

contributing factor in which type of rhinitis?

Question 42 options:

  1. Vasomotor rhinitis
  2. Rhinitis medicamentosa
  3. Atrophic rhinitis
  4. Viral rhinitis Question 43 (1 point)