FNP Family Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep - Question List

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31. You are caring for a patient who has been taking methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) for postpartum hemorrhage. It is not helping to control the hemorrhage. What procedure will most likely be ordered for this patient?
  1. Dilatation and curettage
  2. Laparotomy
  3. Hysterotomy
  4. Hysterectomy
32.

Your 42-year patient Victoria was diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) after an EGD. You are coaching Victoria about ways to minimize symptoms. Which of Edna's statements indicates that more teaching is needed?

  1. “I will be sure to drink tea instead of coffee.”
  2. “I will take a walk after I eat.”
  3. “I will try to eat smaller meals more frequently.”
  4. “I will sleep with the head of the bed elevated about 12 inches.”
33.

Your patient Celeste suffers from arthritic gout.  You put her on a low purine diet, eliminating which foods from her diet?

  1. Eggs, cheese, peanut butter
  2. Sardines, beer, organ meats
  3. Carrots, tomatoes, corn
  4. Bread, crackers, cold cereal
34.

Your diabetic patient at the community center has issues with a sudden drop in blood glucose, followed by rebound hyperglycemia.  She admits she can be slightly sloppy about insulin administration, including occasional gradual and excessive administration.  What might this be?

  1. Diabetes insipidus
  2. Diabetic ketoacidosis
  3. Somogyi phenomenon
  4. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS)
  5. Tardive dyskinesia
35.

The WHNP is conducting a one-on-one teaching session with Jennifer, who is seven weeks pregnant. The session focuses on the recommended nutritional guidelines during pregnancy and the breastfeeding period. Jennifer, a 25-year-old female nullipara, has a BMI of 21. She would like to breastfeed her child after birth. Which of the following nutritional guidelines is NOT appropriately provided by the NP?

  1. Increased intake of foods high in folic acid
  2. An increase of 300 calories per day during pregnancy
  3. Maintain intake of at least 8 to 10 glasses of fluid per day
  4. Calorie intake per day is gradually decreased until the recommended daily calorie intake is reached after birth
  5. All of the above

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