NR 511 Final Exam
Question 1: The most cost-effective screening test for determining
HIV status is which of the following?
Student Answer: Western blot
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Venereal Disease Research
Laboratory test Viral load
Points Received: 0 of 2
Comments:
Question 2.Question : Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful
for evaluating the severity and course of an
inflammatory process?
Student Answer: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
White blood cell count
Polymorphonuclear cells
C-reactive protein (CRP)
, Points Received: 0 of 2
Comments:
Question 3.Question : Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of which
neurotransmitter?
Student Answer: GABA
Acetylcholine
Dopamine
Serotonin
Points Received: 0 of 2
Comments:
Question 4.Question : Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain and point
tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has increased following
a day of gardening one week ago. A
physical finding that differentiates the diagnosis and is
most consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is:
Student Answer: Ecchymosis, edema, and erythema over the lateral
epicondyle
Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and
forearm
Inability to supinate and pronate the arm
Inability to flex or extend the elbow against
resistance Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 5.Question : Which of the following statements concerning the
musculoskeletal examination is true?
Student Answer: The uninvolved side should be examined initially and
then compared to the involved side.
The part of the body that is causing the patient pain
should be examined first.