A nurse is obtaining an admission history on a client who is experiencing a loss of hearing. Which of the following communication techniques should the nurse use when interviewing the client?

An older client has tinnitus as a result of Meniere’s Disease. The nurse should teach the client to restrict which dietary element? 

The NP is evaluating a 21 yr old female patient who reports feeling “hopeless & helpless”, sadness for the past few months and struggling with anorexia.  What is the most appropriate next action the NP will take? 

The NP is examining a 16 yr old male who injured his R knee while playing basketball at school this afternoon. Knee is painful, swollen and he is unable to bear any weight on R leg. Which exam may the NP perform to confirm suspicion of ACL Injury?  

The NP is evaluating a 22 yr old female who is 12 weeks pregnant. Urinalysis showed 3+ Bacteria, WBC  0-5, RBC 0-2. She denies dysuria, frequency, urgency or hematuria. All of the following are Evidence-Based treatment options for her except:  

A 26 year old woman is seen with complaints of irregular vaginal bleeding. Which of the following tests should be the first priority?

A 35 yr old female patient is complaining of fatigue and weakness. She is a runner. She is vegetarian. Thyroid function is normal. CBC reveals the following:      RBC= 4.0 Hemoglobin= 9.7 g/dl Hematocrit= 30.1 % MCV= 106  MCHC= 44 What would the NP order next?

A 15 year old boy presents to the emergency department with sudden onset of left scrotal pain that began 3 hours ago while he was asleep. He also reports nausea and vomiting. On physical examination, the left testis is high‑riding, swollen, and extremely tender. The cremasteric reflex is absent on the left side. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

The NP is evaluating a 14 yr old male with sore throat and fever x 3 days. His rapid strep test is positive. He has no known allergies.  What CDC recommended first line treatment could be given to him at this time?      Select all that apply: 3 correct answers 

A 45 yr old female presents with complaints of anxiety, insomnia, wt loss, and inability to concentrate.  Thyroid studies reveal the following: TSH= 0.02 mU/L    T3=  253 ng/dl    Free T4= 20 g/dl.    Which diagnosis is most likely?