An echocardiogram report notes early pulmonary hypertension in an adult client. The provider recognizes which pathophysiologic change is occurring in the pulmonary system?

A patient has numbness and tingling in the thumb and first two fingers when pressing the backs of the hands together (flexes wrists at 90 degrees) for 60 seconds. This is a positive:

A nurse practitioner preceptor and learner are discussing osteomalacia. The leader correctly identifies _________ as common causes of osteomalacia/rickets.

The definitive test for the diagnosis of sickle cell anemia is:

A patient complains of melena—black, tarry stools. The nurse practitioner knows that this:

A nurse practitioner preceptor and learner are discussing hand structure abnormalities. Which statement by the nurse practitioner learner is INCORRECT?

A nurse practitioner preceptor and learner are discussing rheumatoid arthritis and Felty syndrome. Which statement by the nurse practitioner learner indicates understanding?

The nurse practitioner knows which of the following is the most likely cause of acute hemolytic transfusion reactions?

A young female patient presents to the family nurse practitioner’s office with a complaint of abdominal pain. Which differential diagnosis should be ruled out given that the patient is of child-bearing age and could lead to increased morbidity and mortality if not treated promptly?

A patient comes to the primary care practice clinic complaining of difficulty breathing. What is most important to establish initially in this patient?