NUR614 (ASSESSMENT) PRACTICE
2026 LATEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS| ACE YOUR GRADES.
A 5-year-old presents with high fever, cough, conjunctivitis, and
kolpik spots. What is the likely diagnosis?
A. Roseola
B. Measle (Rubeola)
C. Mumps
D. Scarlet Fever - correct answer -B. Measle (Rubeola)
A patient presents with complaints of enlarged lymph node. On
exam, you assess a palpable, tender, freely mobile right anterior
cervical node. The node measures 1.2cm on ultrasound. With
regard to the patient's lymphadenopathy, which of the following
would be considered atypical and suggestive of malignancy?
A. Reported painful lump
B. Freely mobile on exam
C. Size of 1.2 cm on ultrasound
D. Tenderness on palpation - correct answer -C. Size of 1.2 cm
on ultrasound
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A school aged child presents with a history of 2 month swelling to
right cheek, low grade fever and night sweats. On exam, you
assess the swelling is firm and matted, extending to a diameter of
6cm around the angle of the jaw. No tenderness is noted. What is
the best initial step in management for this patient?
A. Bone marrow biopsy
B. Send sputum for acid-fast bacilli
C. Lymph node cytology
D. Reassurance and repeat the examination in 4 weeks - correct
answer -C. Lymph node cytology
A mother presents with a 4-week-old infant for a routine check-up.
Upon examination generalized lymphadenopathy, jaundice, and a
rash with desquamation noted on the palms and soles. Which of
the following should be included in the differential diagnosis?
A. Congenital syphilis
B. Physiological jaundice of the newborn
C. Impetigo
D. Eczema - correct answer -A. Congenital syphilis
Swollen/ enlarged lymph nodes are common in children. Consider
follow-up with additional testing if patient presents with which of
the following?
A. A large node is present for >1 month
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B. All of the above
C. If fever or symptoms of other illness persists or get worse
(illness does not follow expected course)
D. A lymph node is > 1 inch in size - correct answer -B. All of the
above
The primary function of the lymphatic system is which of the
following?
A. The production and maturation of leukocytes
B. The transportation of hormones
C. The production and distribution of plasma proteins
D. Defending the body against both external and internal threats -
correct answer -D. Defending the body against both external and
internal threats
A dietary assessment is performed by which of the following?
A. asking the patient to fill out a good pyramid.
B. comparing the recommended dietary allowances to the U.S.
Department of Agriculture MyPlate.
C. reviewing eating habits through dietary recall and physical
activity habits with the patient.
D. asking the patient to just complete a 24-hour dietary recall. -
correct answer -C. reviewing eating habits through dietary recall
and physical activity habits with the patient.