NRNP 6560 FINAL EXAM LATEST VERSION 1 EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) WALDEN UNIVERSITY

NRNP 6560 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 VERSION 1 EXAM 100

QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

1. Q ANSWER:

The AGACNP is reviewing a chart of a head-injured patient. Which of the following would alert

the AGACNP for the possibility that the patient is over hydrated, thereby increasing the risk for

increased intracranial pressure?

A. BUN = 10

B. Shift output = 800 ml, shift input =

825 ml Unchanged weight

C. Serum osmolality = 260

2. Q ANSWER:

A patient who has been in the intensive care unit for 17 days develops hyponatremic

hyperosmolality. The patient weighs 132 lb (59.9 kg), is intubated, and is receiving mechanical

ventilation. The serum osmolality is 320 mOsm/L kg H2O. Clinical signs include tachycardia and

hypotension. The adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner's initial treatment is to:

A. reduce serum osmolality by infusing a 5?xtrose in 0.2%

sodium chloride solution

B. reduce serum sodium concentration by infusing a 0.45% sodium

chloride solution

C. replenish volume by infusing a 0.9% sodium chloride solution

D. replenish volume by infusing a 5?xtrose in water solution.

3. Q ANSWER:

A 16-year-old male presents with fever and right lower quadrant discomfort. He complains of

nausea and has had one episode of vomiting, but he denies any diarrhea. His vital signs are as

follows: temperature 101.9°F, pulse 100 bpm, respirations 16 breaths per minute, and blood

pressure 110/70 mm Hg. A complete blood count reveals a WBC count of 19,100 cells/µL. The

AGACNP expects that physical examination will reveal:

A. + Murphy’s sign

B. + Chvostek’s sign

C. + McBurney’s sign

D. + Kernig’s sign

4. Q ANSWER:

Myasthenia gravis is best described as:

A. An imbalance of dopamine and acetylcholine in the

basal ganglia Demyelination of peripheral ascending

nerves

B. Demyelination in the central nervoussystem

C. An autoimmune disorder characterized by decreased neuromuscular activation

5. Q ANSWER:

Mrs. Coates is a 65-year-old female who is on postoperative day 1 following a duodenal

resection for a bleeding ulcer. She had an uneventful immediate postoperative course, but

throughout the course of day 1 she has complained of a mild abdominal discomfort that has

progressed throughout the day. This evening the AGACNP is called to the bedside to evaluate

the patient for persistent and progressive discomfort. Likely causes of hersymptomsinclude all

of the following except:

A. Colic due to return

of peristalsis

B. Leakage from the

duodenal stump

C. Gastric retention

D. Hemorrhage

6. Q ANSWER:

Mrs. Coates is a 65-year-old female who is on postoperative day 1 following a duodenal

resection for a bleeding ulcer. She had an uneventful immediate postoperative course, but

throughout the course of day 1 she has complained of a mild abdominal discomfort that has

progressed throughout the day. This evening the AGACNP is called to the bedside to

evaluate the patient for persistent and progressive discomfort. Likely causes of hersymptoms

include all of the following except:

A. Colic due to return

of peristalsis

B. Leakage from the

duodenal stump

C. Gastric retention

D. Hemorrhage

7. Q ANSWER:

When a patient is hospitalized with a possible stroke, the AGACNP recognizes that the stroke

most likely resulted from a subarachnoid hemorrhage when the patient’s family reports that

the patient:

A. Has a history of atrial fibrillation

B. Was unable to be aroused in the morning

C. Had been complaining of a headache before losing consciousness

D. Has had several brief episodes of mental confusion and right arm and leg weakness

8. Q ANSWER:

You are asked to see a 29 year old female complaining of abdominal pain. She states she is

experiencing constant RUQ pain that radiates to her back. The pain is not relieved by bowel

movements, over the counter antacids or food. Review of initial labs shows elevated amylase

and lipase and you diagnose her with acute pancreatitis. Which test will you order next to

determine the underlying cause of her pancreatitis?

serum cholesterol

level blood

toxicology