NURS 6550 Midterm Exam Questions & Solutions
1. 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.
2. 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?
3. 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?
4. 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:
5. Kevin is a 14-year-old male who presents for Assessment of a
fever of 102.5° F and significant right ear pain. He appears
quite ill and says he feels nauseous. Otoscopic Assessment

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