1. A 14yo male with bronchitis is being treated with fluids and expectorants. He returns to
the clinic with a fever of 103F, right pleuritic chest pain, and green sputum. Which of the
following examination results would be expect- ed?
A. Right lower lobe crackles
B. Decreased Fremitus
C. Bilateral Wheezing
D. Normal Percussion: A. Right lower lobe crackles.
2. 2 year old child is diagnosed with radial head subluxation ("nursemaid's elbow"). After
closed manipulation, the best indication of successful treat- ment is that:
A. Swelling dissipates immediately
B. Pulse and sensation are restored
C. The child quickly begins to use the affected arm
D. A click is felt while the child is extending and rotating the arm: C. The child quickly begins
to use the affected arm.
3. Which of the following would be an appropriate alternative to erythromycin therapy in an
18 year old patient with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection? A. Azithromycin (Zithromax)
B. Cephalexin (Keflex) C. Amoxicillin
D. Clindamycin (Cleocin): A. Azithromycin
4. A 10-month old presents with a rash, runny nose, and cough. Examination reveals a cluster
of tiny white papuls with an erythematous base on the buccal mucosa. What does this
suggest?
A. Scarlet fever
B. Rubella
C. Erythema infectiosum
D. Measles: D. Measles
PSI FNP Practice Exam Questions and Answers