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NURS 6550 MIDTERM EXAM / Nurs 6550 Midterm Exam Walden University

NURS 6550 MIDTERM EXAM / Nurs 6550 Midterm Exam Walden University

Question 1

1 out of 1 points

The AGACNP is caring for a patient who is quite ill and has developed, among other things, a large right sided pleural effusion. Thoracentesis is sent for pleural fluid analysis. While evaluating the fluid analysis, the AGACNP knows that a fluid identified as a(n) __________ is the least worrisome type.

Response Feedback:

“A” is the correct answer. A transudate is essentially just water and can occur as a consequence of increased hydrostatic pressure in the pulmonary vessels. It typically implies that the some condition has produced an imbalance in colloid-hydrostatic pressures, such as CHF or hypoalbuminemia. While it can represent a serious problem, it may also represent a transient imbalance. Conversely, “B” is not correct as an exudate has more protein in it and implies a condition characterized by protein leaking from vessels, such as a malignancy or some serious systemic stressor. “C” is not correct—a chyliform effusion is characterized by fat and indicates a pathology causing massive triglyceride degradation. “D” is not correct as a hemorrhagic effusion is blood and typically means traumatic injury.

· Question 2

0 out of 1 points

Mrs. Miller is transported to the emergency department by paramedics. She is having profound, unremitting chest pain, is diaphoretic and pale. She has jugular venous distention and a widened pulse pressure. Suspecting ascending a

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NURS 6550 MID TERM EXAM
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
The AGACNP is caring for a patient who is quite ill and has developed, among other things, a large right sided
pleural effusion. Thoracentesis is sent for pleural fluid analysis. While evaluating the fluid analysis, the

AGACNP knows that a fluid identified as a(n) __________ is the least worrisome type.
Response
“A” is the correct answer. A transudate is essentially just water and can occur as a
Feedback:
consequence of increased hydrostatic pressure in the pulmonary vessels. It typically implies
that the some condition has produced an imbalance in colloid-hydrostatic pressures, such as
CHF or hypoalbuminemia. While it can represent a serious problem, it may also represent a
transient imbalance. Conversely, “B” is not correct as an exudate has more protein in it and

implies a condition characterized by protein leaking from vessels, such as a malignancy or
some serious systemic stressor. “C” is not correct—a chyliform effusion is characterized by
fat and indicates a pathology causing massive triglyceride degradation. “D” is not correct as a
hemorrhagic effusion is blood and typically means traumatic injury.
 Question 2
0 out of 1 points
Mrs. Miller is transported to the emergency department by paramedics. She is having profound, unremitting
chest pain, is diaphoretic and pale. She has jugular venous distention and a widened pulse pressure. Suspecting
ascending aortic aneurysm, the AGACNP order which test to confirm the diagnosis?
Response
“D” is the correct answer. It is the most widely used diagnostic tool as it rapidly and precisely
Feedback:
can outline the thoracic and abdominal aorta. “A” is not the correct answer—there are
radiographic findings that suggest thoracic aneurysm, but they need confirmation by CT. “B”

is not the correct answer as ultrasound is not nearly as precise as a CT scan. “C” is not
correct—MRI is only indicated when the patient cannot have a contrast CT.
 Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Certain subgroups of the elderly population are at an increased risk for rapid deterioration and long-term care
placement. Which of the following is not considered a high risk factor for long term care placement?

Response
“A” is the correct answer; men are at higher risk for long-term care placement than women.
Feedback:
In addition to male gender, other risk factors include age over 80, living alone, bowel or

bladder incontinence, history of falls, dysfunctional coping, and intellectual impairment.
 Question 4
0 out of 1 points
A patient with anterior epistaxis has been treated with 20 minutes of direct pressure to the cartilaginous portion
of the nose. Following pressure the patient is instructed to gently blow the nose. Expected findings in the

patient who has been successfully treated include all of the following except a:

NURS 6550 MID TERM EXAM
Response
“C” is the correct answer. If bleeding is successfully stopped with 20 minutes of directed
Feedback:
pressure, there will be residual blood and clot formation. This is evacuated either by gentle
suction or having the patient gently blow. Residual blood and formed clot may present as a
sudden gush of dark blood or discharge with or without a clot—these are all typical expected
findings. However, if bleeding is not stopped, it will continue as a bright red steady trickle.
When this occurs, more invasive measures are indicated.
 Question 5
0 out of 1 points
Kevin is a 14-year-old male who presents for evaluation of a fever of 102.5° F and significant right ear pain.
He appears quite ill and says he feels nauseous. Otoscopic evaluation reveals pain to palpation, a very
erythematous and bulging tympanic membrane with bullous myringitis. The AGACNP knows that antibiotic

therapy must be selected to cover:
Response
“D” is the correct answer. Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common bacteria that infects
Feedback:
the head and neck in immunocompetent persons, and is the primary treatment target when
treating otitis media, bacterial sinusitis, and bacterial pharyngitis. “A” is not correct—while

likely on broken skin and soft tissue, it is not common in the ear, nose, or throat unless
specific risk factors exist. “B” is not correct—this is much more likely in an
immunocompromised patient or a patient on mechanical ventilation. “C” is not correct—it is
the second most common organism, but strep is the primary treatment target.
 Question 6
1 out of 1 points
P.M. is a 71-year-old gay male patient who presents as an outpatient for evaluation of increasing shortness of
breath. The diagnostic evaluation ultimately supports a diagnosis of community acquired pneumonia. The
AGACNP appreciates right middle lobe consolidation on chest radiography. Pending sputum cultures, empiric
antibiotic therapy must be initiated to cover which organism?
Response
“D” is the correct answer. This patient presents from the outpatient population where the most
Feedback:
common cause of pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae, and is the primary treatment target
for any patient being treated empirically. “A” is not correct—while the patient’s sexual
orientation is offered in the provided history, there is no indication that he has HIV/AIDS or

any other condition characterized by immunosuppression that would increase his risk for this
organism. “B” is not correct, as this organism is not typically seen in the outpatient population
without specific risk, e.g. immunosuppression or chronic ventilator therapy. “C” is not the
correct answer as this organism is not likely absent specific risk such as instrumentation or
known colonization.
 Question 7
0 out of 1 points
Which of the following is the greatest risk factor for vascular dementia?

Response
“B” is the correct answer. Vascular dementia is a consequence of vascular disease, and is
Feedback:
more likely to occur in patients with risk factors for target organ damage, such as

hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes. “A” is not a distinct risk factor for vascular
dementia; it is a risk for Alzheimer’s dementia. “C” likewise increases risk for Parkinson’s

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dementia, but does not present a risk for vascular dementia. “D” is not a risk factor for
vascular dementia. Although there may be some familial risk for certain vascular diseases that
may lead to vascular dementia, there is no clear familial tendency for this type of dementia.
 Question 8
1 out of 1 points
J.R. is a 55-year-old male who presents for a commercial driver’s license physical examination with a blood
pressure of 170/102 mm Hg. He has no medical history and is without complaint. Which of the following

findings constitutes hypertensive urgency?
Response
“A” is the correct answer. According to the Joint National Committee (JNC) report,
Feedback:
hypertensive urgency is described as hypertension in the setting of progressive target organ
damage, such as renal involvement with protein leaking, left ventricular hypertrophy, or
retinal changes. “A” is not correct—the headache may or may not be relevant, but because

there are many non-hypertension causes, a headache alone does not constitute target organ
damage. “C” is not correct—it may indicate carotid plaque, but this is not a consequence of
hypertension. “D” is not correct as a 1+ palpable pulse may be a normal finding--it must be
taken in the context of the rest of the examination.
 Question 9
0 out of 1 points
Because of the commonly recognized adverse effects of atypical antipsychotics, annual laboratory assessment
for patients taking these medications should include a:

Response
“C” is the correct answer. The atypical antipsychotics such as olanzapine (Zyprexa), clozapine
Feedback:
(Clozaril), and quetiapine (Seroquel) are classically associated with dyslipidemia and annual
lipid panels should be performed in patients of all ages who take these medications. “A” is
incorrect—this is the appropriate annual screening tool for patients on lithium due to lithium-

related iodine suppression of the thyroid gland. There are no specific indications for “B” and
“D” unique to patients taking atypical antipsychotics. Those laboratory assessments should
only be ordered as indicated by any other significant patient history.
 Question 10
1 out of 1 points
K.R. presents for an evaluation of eye discomfort. He works in a fabricating shop for a custom automobile
restoration company and while working he felt like something flew into his eye. He was wearing eye protection
at the time but still has the sensation that something is there. Physical examination is significant for some

tearing and he reports a persistent sense of something in his eye. Which of the following is not indicated in the
diagnostic evaluation?
Response
“B” is the correct answer. The patient’s history is consistent with a metal injury and so an

Feedback:
MRI should be avoided. “A” may or not be indicated as the history progresses, but there is no
contraindication to it should the examiner determine the need to rule out an abrasion. “C” and

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Level: University
School: Walden University
Course: NURS 6670
Subject: NURSING
Subject code: NURSING
Date of exam: 2020
Year of study: 2020-2021
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Section: Examinations
Made on: 15-02-2021
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Language: English

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