1 )
The NP recalls that widened pulse pressure is seen in which of the following clinical situations?
2 )
On examination of the diagnostic work up in suspected appendicitis, all of the following are expected except:
3 )
In the physical examination of a patient complaining of blurred vision and whirling sensation in the head, the NP notes rotary nystagmus. Included in the differential are all except:
4 )
A nurse practitioner is getting a history for a patient with suspected cluster headaches. The NP examines the patient and gets supporting findings that the headache is cluster when it is noted that:
5 )
A 41 year old farmer is examined for lesions on his mouth. The accompanying picture is highly suggestive of;
6 )
During the physical examination of a hypertensive patient's heart the NP notes an extra sound heard best at the 2nd intercostal space to the left of the sternum. Which of the following supports that the sound is a physiological split of S2?
7 )
Physical assessment findings that support a diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia include all of the following except:
8 )
Characteristics of the murmur of aortic stenosis include all of the following except:
9 )
The normal adult thyroid has all of the following characteristics except:
10 )
The posterior tibial pulse is located:
11 )
A 55 year old hypertensive is being examined by the health care provider for a routine comprehensive visit. During the assessment of the abdomen the NP notes that there is a midline bruit at the epigastrium. Which of the following support a diagnosis of aortic abdominal aneurysm?
12 )
Assessment of the skin of a 22 year old graduate student reveals that there is a herald patch. This supports a diagnosis of which of the following?
13 )
Upon examination of a patient with Multiple Sclerosis, the NP notes that the patient is having difficulty looking downward and out. The cranial nerve likely to be affected is:
14 )
Auscultation of the heart of a patient complaining of chest pain reveals a grating sound heard at the left sternal border. This is increased with inspiration. Which of the following will support the diagnosis of a pericardial friction rub?
15 )
Pulsus alternans is best identified in:
16 )
Temporal arteritis is suspected in an elderly client when the following is noted
17 )
An NP is examining a patient with generalized muscle weakness. Which of the following would support a diagnosis of hypothyroidism?
18 )
Pheochromocytoma has the following charactieristics in physical assessment of clients affected by this disorder
19 )
The cervical os of the nulliparous female is described as
20 )
A male client is noted to have a positve prehn sign when examined. This supports a diagnosis of which of the following
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