NU 631 PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ taking hx for fever includes.
Answer: vitals, lymph nodes, history, HIV, pattern to fever, does it respond
to meds, joint tenderness, kidney stone/infection
◍ What is the importance of a comprehensive lymph node exam?.
Answer: To evaluate for lymphoma and assess the characteristics of
lymphadenopathy.
◍ What is the clinical significance of lymphadenopathy in lymphoma?.
Answer: It may indicate the need for further workup if present with
B-symptoms.
◍ What role does cognitive behavioral therapy play in managing fatigue?.
Answer: It helps address psychological factors contributing to fatigue.
◍ What is fatigue?.
Answer: Reduced energy level that impedes an individual's performance of
ADLs, reflected as excessive daytime tiredness and sleepiness.
◍ Signs of approaching death.
Answer: Withdrawal: turning inwardDecrease insensesChange in activity
levelChange in breathing patternsChange in vital signsLoss of bowel and
bladder controlDecrease in level of consciousness
◍ Cultural assessment in the health care setting.
Answer: 1. Ethnic and racial origin2. Language3. Family roles4. Beliefs
about medicine, pregnancy, and healing5. Dietary preferences
◍ worry about lymph nodes if.
Answer: unilateral vs. bilateral, symetrical vs. asymmetrical, hard vs. soft
, ◍ Knowing others: Cultural diversity.
Answer: 1. Importance of cultural diversitya. Nonjudgmental: taking one's
differences at face value, accepting them as they are, and giving high quality
care2. Learning about cultural diversitya. The best way to learn about others'
cultural diversity is to be aware of yours 3. Areas of cultural diversitya.
Family structureb. Food preferencesc. Religious beliefs
◍ Educational background.
Answer: Wellness and illness beliefs and practicesPregnancy and birth
beliefs and practicesTerminal illness and death beliefs and prctices
◍ What should be included in the physical exam for unintended weight loss?.
Answer: Assessment of appearance, cognition, affect, and serial weights.
◍ Nonverbal.
Answer: a. Physical appearance and dressb. Facial expressionc. Gesturesd.
Eye contacte. Tone of voicef. Touchg. Silence
◍ Cultural and religious differences.
Answer: Hinduism-Visit by priest, family cleanses body after death, and
cremation is accepted.Buddhism-At death, the body is left undisturbed for 8
hours. The body is cleansed, then dressed in new clothing and jewelry.
Cremation usually takes place within 7 days after death and the ashes are
scattered in the Nile or the closest body of water.Islam-At death family
members wash the body; the eyes are closed, and the body is wrapped in a
clean white sheet. Prayer continues to the burial , usually withing 24
hours.Judaism- Presence of rabbi desired; autopsy and cremation are
forbidden.
◍ Chapter 2.
Answer: Culture
◍ What diagnostics are used for fatigue?.
Answer: Labs to rule out disorders such as anemia and hypothyroidism,
including CBC with Diff, TSH, HgbA1C, and others.
◍ What are the characteristics of lymph nodes that warrant prompt
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ taking hx for fever includes.
Answer: vitals, lymph nodes, history, HIV, pattern to fever, does it respond
to meds, joint tenderness, kidney stone/infection
◍ What is the importance of a comprehensive lymph node exam?.
Answer: To evaluate for lymphoma and assess the characteristics of
lymphadenopathy.
◍ What is the clinical significance of lymphadenopathy in lymphoma?.
Answer: It may indicate the need for further workup if present with
B-symptoms.
◍ What role does cognitive behavioral therapy play in managing fatigue?.
Answer: It helps address psychological factors contributing to fatigue.
◍ What is fatigue?.
Answer: Reduced energy level that impedes an individual's performance of
ADLs, reflected as excessive daytime tiredness and sleepiness.
◍ Signs of approaching death.
Answer: Withdrawal: turning inwardDecrease insensesChange in activity
levelChange in breathing patternsChange in vital signsLoss of bowel and
bladder controlDecrease in level of consciousness
◍ Cultural assessment in the health care setting.
Answer: 1. Ethnic and racial origin2. Language3. Family roles4. Beliefs
about medicine, pregnancy, and healing5. Dietary preferences
◍ worry about lymph nodes if.
Answer: unilateral vs. bilateral, symetrical vs. asymmetrical, hard vs. soft
, ◍ Knowing others: Cultural diversity.
Answer: 1. Importance of cultural diversitya. Nonjudgmental: taking one's
differences at face value, accepting them as they are, and giving high quality
care2. Learning about cultural diversitya. The best way to learn about others'
cultural diversity is to be aware of yours 3. Areas of cultural diversitya.
Family structureb. Food preferencesc. Religious beliefs
◍ Educational background.
Answer: Wellness and illness beliefs and practicesPregnancy and birth
beliefs and practicesTerminal illness and death beliefs and prctices
◍ What should be included in the physical exam for unintended weight loss?.
Answer: Assessment of appearance, cognition, affect, and serial weights.
◍ Nonverbal.
Answer: a. Physical appearance and dressb. Facial expressionc. Gesturesd.
Eye contacte. Tone of voicef. Touchg. Silence
◍ Cultural and religious differences.
Answer: Hinduism-Visit by priest, family cleanses body after death, and
cremation is accepted.Buddhism-At death, the body is left undisturbed for 8
hours. The body is cleansed, then dressed in new clothing and jewelry.
Cremation usually takes place within 7 days after death and the ashes are
scattered in the Nile or the closest body of water.Islam-At death family
members wash the body; the eyes are closed, and the body is wrapped in a
clean white sheet. Prayer continues to the burial , usually withing 24
hours.Judaism- Presence of rabbi desired; autopsy and cremation are
forbidden.
◍ Chapter 2.
Answer: Culture
◍ What diagnostics are used for fatigue?.
Answer: Labs to rule out disorders such as anemia and hypothyroidism,
including CBC with Diff, TSH, HgbA1C, and others.
◍ What are the characteristics of lymph nodes that warrant prompt
