NSG 6020 Week 9 Exam Prep 2026 | Verified Questions &
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1. Which of the following is an example of a non-articulate musculoskeletal
condition?
Gout
Osteoarthritis
Fibromyalgia
Rheumatoid arthritis
2. What is the common diagnosis associated with pain and tenderness along the
lateral epicondyle due to overuse?
Lateral epicondylitis
Tennis elbow
Rotator cuff injury
Golfer's elbow
3. If a patient presents with numbness and tingling in their fingers but has no
wrist swelling, what condition might they be experiencing?
Tendonitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Herpes Zoster
4. Describe the characteristics that differentiate a plaque from other types of
skin lesions.
, A plaque is a raised lesion less than 1 cm, typically red in color.
A plaque is a flat lesion greater than 1 cm, often elevated and can
be formed by the coalescence of papules.
A plaque is a fluid-filled lesion that is less than 1 cm in diameter.
A plaque is a scaly lesion that is always painful.
5. This disease is considered non-inflammatory in nature:
Osteoarthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Reactive arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
6. What is a common symptom that is considered a red flag in patients with low
back pain?
Mild muscle stiffness
Unexplained weight loss
Localized tenderness
Intermittent pain
7. A patient reports to the clinic complaining of pain after playing tennis. They
report the pain gradually developed during overuse. They have the most pain
when lifting objects with their palm down. What is the most accurate
diagnosis for this condition?
Maximus epicondylitis
Lateral epicondylitis
Superior epicondylitis
, Medial epicondylitis
8. What is one of the risk factors associated with the development of
melanoma?
Asthma
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Freckles
9. What is the medical term for a flat lesion that measures more than 1 cm in
diameter?
Macule
Nodule
Papule
Plaque
10. If a patient with a history of skin cancer is planning to spend a day at the
beach, what SPF level should they consider using for optimal protection?
50
15
30
No sunscreen needed
11. A 65-year-old woman presents with a painful vesicular rash that is limited to
one side of her body and follows a dermatomal distribution. She reports a
prodromal pain that preceded the rash by 2-3 days. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
Answers | Pass Guarantee
1. Which of the following is an example of a non-articulate musculoskeletal
condition?
Gout
Osteoarthritis
Fibromyalgia
Rheumatoid arthritis
2. What is the common diagnosis associated with pain and tenderness along the
lateral epicondyle due to overuse?
Lateral epicondylitis
Tennis elbow
Rotator cuff injury
Golfer's elbow
3. If a patient presents with numbness and tingling in their fingers but has no
wrist swelling, what condition might they be experiencing?
Tendonitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Herpes Zoster
4. Describe the characteristics that differentiate a plaque from other types of
skin lesions.
, A plaque is a raised lesion less than 1 cm, typically red in color.
A plaque is a flat lesion greater than 1 cm, often elevated and can
be formed by the coalescence of papules.
A plaque is a fluid-filled lesion that is less than 1 cm in diameter.
A plaque is a scaly lesion that is always painful.
5. This disease is considered non-inflammatory in nature:
Osteoarthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Reactive arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
6. What is a common symptom that is considered a red flag in patients with low
back pain?
Mild muscle stiffness
Unexplained weight loss
Localized tenderness
Intermittent pain
7. A patient reports to the clinic complaining of pain after playing tennis. They
report the pain gradually developed during overuse. They have the most pain
when lifting objects with their palm down. What is the most accurate
diagnosis for this condition?
Maximus epicondylitis
Lateral epicondylitis
Superior epicondylitis
, Medial epicondylitis
8. What is one of the risk factors associated with the development of
melanoma?
Asthma
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Freckles
9. What is the medical term for a flat lesion that measures more than 1 cm in
diameter?
Macule
Nodule
Papule
Plaque
10. If a patient with a history of skin cancer is planning to spend a day at the
beach, what SPF level should they consider using for optimal protection?
50
15
30
No sunscreen needed
11. A 65-year-old woman presents with a painful vesicular rash that is limited to
one side of her body and follows a dermatomal distribution. She reports a
prodromal pain that preceded the rash by 2-3 days. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
