Which of the following is true about the primary functions and duties of the skilled nursing facility medical director?

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Question 1 of 9

Which of the following is true about the primary functions and duties of the skilled nursing facility medical director?

A. Is responsible for the direct patient care of all patients in the facility B. Is solely responsible for drafting policies and procedures C. Participates in monitoring and improving the facility’s medical care D. Refers patients in need of skilled care to the facility

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 9

An 80-year-old woman has no weight loss, no pain, and no distention but over 2 years increasingly complains of constipation despite adequate medical treatment. A colonoscopy is negative. An abdominal CT is performed. It reveals well-circumscribed pelvic masses, the largest adherent to the ovarian ligament. The best first step is:

A. Referral to a gynecological oncologist. B. Transcutaneous CT guided biopsy. C. Advise observation as it is unrelated to her symptoms. D. Refer to hospice because massive ovarian cancer is unlikely to be curable.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 9

Which of the following condition is NOT associated with the symptoms of hemoptysis?

A. Pulmonary emboli B. Chronic bronchitis C. Viral pneumonia D. Neoplasm of the lung

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 9

What should be included in the initial treatment of bacterial epididymitis in a sexually active 22-year-old male?

A. Doxycycline and ceftriaxone B. Ceftriaxone and metronidazole C. Ciprofloxacin and fluconazole D. Levofloxacin and cephalexin

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 9

An appropriate initial treatment for benign positional vertigo is:

A. Hydrochlorothiazide B. Meclizine (Antivert) C. Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) D. Promethazine (Phenergan)

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 6 of 9

When performing a visual acuity test, the nurse practitioner notes 20/30 in the left eye and 20/40 in the right eye using the Snellen eye chart. This means:

A. Have the patient return in two weeks for a follow-up vision screen B. Dilate the eye and retest C. Refer the patient to an ophthalmologist D. Document this as a normal finding

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 7 of 9

During a routine skin examination, a patient presents with a new lesion that has irregular borders and varied pigmentation. What should be your next step based on your observations?

A. Document the finding and schedule a follow-up in six months B. Perform a biopsy to rule out malignancy C. Advise the patient to apply moisturizer D. Ignore it as it is likely benign

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 8 of 9

A 28-year-old patient comes to the office for evaluation of a rash. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A. Pityriasis rosea B. Tinea versicolor C. Psoriasis D. Atopic eczema

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 9 of 9

What aspects of sleep hygiene may make your facility more conducive for nighttime sleep?

A. Bright lights to illuminate pathways to bathrooms. B. Judicious restraint use to ensure patients remain in bed overnight. C. Allow patients with a greater degree of dementia an opportunity for an afternoon nap to improve their cognitive status. D. Neutralizing antiseptic smells, minimize movement of equipment through halls, maintain quiet hours where staff can speak in areas away from residents, avoid using overhead announcement systems.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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