870 part of the nurse practitioners role is to

870. Part of the nurse practitioner's role is to provide instructions for preventive measures of
health promotion. Teaching about testicular self-examination should be targeted to which age
group?
10-14 years
15-25 years
25-40 years
40-65 years
The Correct answer is:
15-25 years
Individuals aged 15-25 years old is the age group that is most often affected by testicular cancer.
871. The self-care deficit nursing theory promotes patient
Independence
Safety
Knowledge
Satisfaction
Correct Answer:
Independence

The self-care deficit nursing theory is based on the assumption that patients want to care for
themselves. It is especially used in settings where patients are encouraged to be as independent as
possible.
872. In terms of risk management, which of the following would NOT be a high-risk patient?
a 45-year-old disabled male with multi-system failure
a low-functioning 23-year-old female with Down syndrome
a 65-year-old female who takes two drugs for hypertension
a 19-year-old cocaine addict
Correct Answer:
a 65-year-old female who takes two drugs for hypertension
Certain patient characteristics should alert the FNP to be aware of risk management strategies.
High-risk patients include those with the following characteristics: multisystem failure, low
intelligence, polypharmacy, noncompliant behavior, positive review of systems, substance abuse
and litigiousness. A 65-year old female who takes only two drugs would not be considered high
risk.
873. Which of the following diseases/conditions is least likely to increase susceptibility to
meningitis?
hypertension
sickle cell anemia
diabetes
alcoholism
Correct answer:
hypertension
Of the choices hypertension is the least likely to increase susceptibility to meningitis. Other factors
increasing susceptibility include: basilar skull fracture; indwelling CSF shunting device; debilitation
or institutionalization; and contact with others who have had meningitis.
874. Which of the following factors increases a person’s susceptibility to gonorrhea?
check all answers that apply
failure to use barrier protection during sexual contact
sexual abuse
single sex partner
Native American ethnicity
being over 50 years of age
partner who has concurrent partners
Correct Answer:
failure to use barrier protection during sexual contact

sexual abuse
partner who has concurrent partners
These are all factors that increase a person’s susceptibility to gonorrhea. Other factors are sexual
exposure to an infected individual; multiple sexual partners; and infants born through an infected
birth canal. The highest incidence is among males 20 – 24 years old and females 18 – 24 years old.
Most cases occur in black and Hispanic populations.
875. Which of the following lab results for your adult male patient would be out of the normal
range?