Which of the following laboratory tests are most widely accepted as indicators of the
progression of HIV infection? - CD4 count and viral load
A patient
... [Show More] who is 28 weeks pregnant reports a single episode of vaginal bleeding. History
indicates normal prenatal progress to date, and the patient denies pain, vaginal itching,
or discharge. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention to aid in the
diagnosis of this case? - Ultrasound
A 3-year-old patient presents at an inner-city clinic with fever, cough, malaise, and loss
of appetite. The patient lives with several relatives, including a grandmother who also
has a cough. Which of the following diagnostic tests would be most appropriate for the
patient? - Sputum culture
Which of the following best describes psoriatic lesions in an elderly patient? - Red,
sharply defined plaques with silvery scales
A patient is referred with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and coronary
artery disease. The patient is on both insulin and a beta blocker. Assuming that the
patient will continue the beta blocker, it will be important to educate the patient on the
recognition of hypoglycemia. Which symptom would be most indicative of hypoglycemia
in this patient? - Sweating
An 88-year-old male presents with concerns about memory loss. He feels good, takes
an aspirin daily, and has no chronic diseases. He lives alone, drives his own car, and
manages his financial affairs. To evaluate his memory, which of the following tests
should the nurse practitioner choose? - Folstein Mini-Mental State Examination
Which of the following is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the majority of
women? - Lung cancer
Which of the following findings is typically a sign of acute appendicitis? - Rebound
tenderness at McBurney's point
A patient with macular degeneration has difficulty seeing objects: - In the center of the
visual field.
To assess a patient's ability to think abstractly, a nurse practitioner could ask the
patient: - the meaning of a common proverb.
During an employment physical examination of a 21-year-old female, bruising around
the areolae on the breasts is noted. An appropriate health history for these findings
should include all of the following EXCEPT: - socioeconomic status.
The best laboratory test to distinguish iron deficiency anemia from other anemias is: -
serum ferritin level.
A 17-year-old female is suspected of having polycystic ovary syndrome. In addition to
testosterone, the most appropriate diagnostic tests to order would be: - follicle [Show Less]