Sensitivity Correct Answer- Number of people who test positive.
A test with a high sensitivity will rule _______ (in/out)? Correct Answer-
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Specificity Correct Answer- Number of people who test negative.
A test with a high specificity will rule _____(in/out)? Correct Answer- OUT
If 100 patients known to have a colon cancer were tested, and 43 tested positive, what percentage
would be the sensitivity of the test? Correct Answer- 43%
Do we rule out a disease with high sensitivity or high specificity? Correct Answer- Specificity
If 100 patients with no known colon cancer are tested and 94 return with a negative results, what
percentage would the specificity of the test? Correct Answer- 94%
What does the phrase Lets Tackle Symptoms with Q's and A's stand for? Correct Answer- Location,
timing (duration, onset, frequency), setting (when, where), quality/quantity (burning, itching, sharp,
aggravating/associating/alleviating
True or False:
An established patient comes to your office with a new onset of sore throat and headache. She has
recently given birth (3 weeks ago), which was uncomplicated. A comprehensive exam is necessary.
Correct Answer- True
What is a macule? Correct Answer- Flat lesion, <1cm
What is a patch? Correct Answer- Flat lesion, >1cm
What is a papule? Correct Answer- Raised lesion, <1cm, no fluid
What is a plaque? Correct Answer- Raised lesion, >1cm, no fluid
What is a vesicle? Correct Answer- Raised lesion, <1cm, fluid filled
What is a bulla? Correct Answer- Raised lesion, >1com, fluid filled
True or False:
A papule is a fluid filled lesion. Correct Answer- False
A patient recently had a malignant melanoma removed from her back. Which statement by the patient
ensures she understood your instructions about preventing skin cancer and further skin care?
A. Melanoma rarely metastasis only squamous cell.
B. I will wear SPF greater than 30 and check for any skin changes weekly.
C. I can go outside without sunscreen after 3 pm because the dangerous sun rays has gone away.
D. I will only concern myself with moles that have had constant sun exposure. Correct Answer- B
The most sensitive criteria when ruling in melanoma is? Correct Answer- Evolution
During a full body skin assessment of a patient you see the following lesion with these characteristics:
waxy border, red papule with a central crater. This describes what type of lesion?
A. Basal Cell
B. Normal nevi
C. Squamous Cell
D. Melanoma Correct Answer- A
A nurse assesses a client suspected of having major depressive disorder. Which client symptom would
eliminate this diagnosis?
A. The client is disheveled and malodorous.
B. The client refuses to interact with others.
C. The client is unable to feel any pleasure.
D. The client has maxed-out charge cards and exhibits promiscuous behaviors. Correct Answer- D
What is the rationale for a nurse practitioner to perform a full physical health assessment on a client
admitted with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder?
A. The attention during the assessment is beneficial in decreasing social isolation.
B. Depression can generate somatic symptoms that can mask actual physical disorders.
C. Physical health complications are likely to arise from antidepressant therapy.
D. Depressed clients avoid addressing physical health and ignore medical problems. Correct Answer- B
A nurse admits an older client who is experiencing memory loss, confused thinking, and apathy. A
psychiatrist suspects depression. What is the rationale for performing a mini-mental status exam?
A. To rule out bipolar disorder
B. To rule out schizophrenia
C. To rule out dementia
D. To rule out a personality disorder Correct Answer- C
What are the functional syndromes? Correct Answer- IBS, Chronic Fatigue, Fibro Myalgia, TMJ
It is not uncommon for a patient to experience high volume nocturia when diagnosed with?
A. CHF
B. Benigh Prostate Hypertrophy
C. Nephrotic Syndrome
D. Hepatic Cirrohsis
E. Pancretitis
F. A & B
G. A, B, & D
H. A, C, & E
I. A, C, & D Correct Answer- I
True or False?
Low frequency nocturia is common in patients diagnosed with benign prostate hypertrophy? Correct
Answer- False (they are diagnosed with low volume nocturia)
The nurse practitioner would expect to find which of the following in a patient diagnosed with chronic
arterial insufficiencies?
A. Red, dusky legs
B. Pale with leg elevation
C. Edema
D. Normal Pulses
E. A & B
F. A, B, C
G A, B, D Correct Answer- E
A patient that complains of intermittent claudication that progresses to pain while walking but resolves
at rest may be diagnosed with what type of insufficiency? Correct Answer- Arterial
A patient with chronic venous insufficiency may present with?
A. Cool legs and feet
B. Brown pigmentation, staining
C. Grangrene
D. Ulceration on toes
E. A & B
F. A, B, & C
G. B, C, & D Correct Answer- B
A patents ankle-brachial index was calculated as 0.74. This would be considered? Correct Answer- Mid
PAD
Normal ankle-brachial index values are? Correct Answer- >.90
Severe ankle-brachial index values are? Correct Answer- <0.39
A 14 year old patient comes to the clinic for his yearly physical. Upon the eye examination, the nurse
practitioner documents a red reflex in his left eye and a white reflex in his right eye. The NP would
document this finding as:
A. A normal finding.
B. An unexpected finding. Correct Answer- B
Absence of red reflex suggests? Correct Answer- Opacity of lens, opacity of vitreous, artificial eye,
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