Adult Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep - Question List

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51. An elderly patient who complains of chest pain, dizziness, and shortness of breath is about to be connected to a cardiac monitor. To monitor lead III:
  1. Place the positive electrode on the patient’s left leg; the negative electrode on the patient’s right leg.
  2. Place the positive electrode on the left leg; the negative electrode on the left arm.
  3. Place the positive electrode on the left arm; the negative electrode is placed on the right arm.
  4. Place the positive electrode on the left side of the chest; the negative electrode is placed on the right arm.
52. Which of the following problems is most likely associated with the left bundle branch block (LBBB)?
  1. Congenital heart disease
  2. Severe aortic valve disease
  3. Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
  4. VSD
53. A 70-year-old woman is scheduled to have a colonoscopy in the next three days. Pre-procedure instructions and actions would include:
  1. A clear liquid diet started after midnight on the day before the test
  2. Adequate cleansing of the colon is not necessary
  3. NPO at least 6 hours before the procedure
  4. The patient is positioned lying on the left side with the knees drawn up to the chest
54. A 45-year-old man is on chronic hemodialysis. Which of the following conditions is not linked to dialysis?
  1. Infection of vascular access
  2. Thrombosis
  3. Steal syndrome
  4. Hepatitis A
55. Which of the following medications are not administered during the active phase of peptic ulcer disease?
  1. Anti-cholinergics
  2. Prostaglandins
  3. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
  4. Antacids

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