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physical examination and health assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
The scoliosis patient who would cause the greatest concern for the nurse practitioner is a:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 100� curve in a 13-year-old is concerning due to potential for progression.
Question 2 of 5
A 57-year-old post-menopausal female presents with a complaint of vaginal burning, pruritus, and painful intercourse. On examination, the nurse practitioner would be most concerned with the findings:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atrophic vaginitis is common in post-menopausal women, with symptoms including thin, dry vaginal mucosa.
Question 3 of 5
Which assessment findings are NOT associated with pyloric stenosis in a 2-month-old infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A bloated and tense tympanic abdomen is not typically associated with pyloric stenosis.
Question 4 of 5
Which one of the following is most true of the capacity to make medical decisions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decision-making capacity includes the ability to express a choice and to weigh options.
Question 5 of 5
What are three potential causes of abdominal distension identified during an abdominal examination?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal distension can be caused by the accumulation of gas, fluid, or enlargement of organs.
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