NR 511 WEEK 8 FINAL EXAM 2021 VERSION 1
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING
1: you have detected the presence of crepitus on examination of
a patient with a musculoskeletal complaint. Additionally, there is
limited range of motion with both active and passive movement.
These findings suggest that the origin of the musculoskeletal
complaint is
Ans: Articular
2: A 25 years old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold
intolerance, weight gain and constipation for the past 3 months.
On physical exam, the clinician notice a sinus bradycardia,
muscular stiffness, coarse, dry hair, and a delay in relaxation in
deep tendon reflexes (DTRs). Which of the following test should
be ordered next?
Ans: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
3: which test is used to confirm a diagnosis of epididymitis?
Ans: Ultrasound of the scrotum.
4: Which of the following is part of the treatment plan for the
patient with irritable bowel syndrome?
Ans; High fiber diet
5: Reuben, age 24 years old has HIV and just had a routine viral
load test done. The results show a falling viral load. What does
this indicates?
Ans: A favorable diagnostic trend
,6: The patient with gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
should be instructed to eliminate which of these activities?
Ans: Weight lifting
7: Sam is a 25years old man who has been diagnosis with low
back stain based on his history of localized low back pain and
muscle spasm along with a normal numerological examination.
As the clinician, you explain to Sam that low back pain is a
diagnosis of exclusion. Which of the following symptoms would
alert the clinician to the more serious finding of a herniated
nucleus pulposus or ruptured disc?
Ans: Unilateral radicular pain symptoms that extend below
the knee and are equal to or greater than the back pain.
8: Which of the following data is indication of testicular torsion?
Ans: Asecnt cremasteric reflex
9: What is the recommended daily calcium intake for adults over
the age of 50 with low bone mass?
Ans: 1500mg /day
10: A 14 years old is seen with complaint of severe testicular
pain. The clinician suspect testicular torsion. Which of the
following is the appropriate action?
Ans: Send the patient to the emergency room
11: Which of the following data are indicative of testicular
torsion?
Ans: Absent cremasteric reflex
12: A patient is seen with a sudden onset of flank pain
accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and diaphoresis, in addition to
, nephrolithiasis, which of the following should be added to the list
of differential diagnoses?
Ans: Pancreatitis, peptic ulcer disease, diverticulitis, All of
the above
13: The patient is seen in the office complaining flank pain. The
clinician should assess this patient for which risk factor for kidney
stones?
Ans: Hypertension
14: A 76 years old man is seen in the office for complaint of
urinary incontinence. The clinician should suspect which causes of
incontinence in men?
Ans; Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
14: Harvey has a rubbery smooth, round mass on his chest which
is compressible and has a soft to to very firm texture. What do
you diagnose this as?
Ans: Lipoma
15: The patient is prescribed radioactive iodine (RA) and asks the
clinician how this drug works. The clinician’s response should
include which of the following data?
Ans: RAI destroys thyroid tissue.
16: Most nosocomial pneumonias are caused by
Ans: Gram-negative bacteria
17: Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an
inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain?
Ans: Morning stiffness.
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING
1: you have detected the presence of crepitus on examination of
a patient with a musculoskeletal complaint. Additionally, there is
limited range of motion with both active and passive movement.
These findings suggest that the origin of the musculoskeletal
complaint is
Ans: Articular
2: A 25 years old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold
intolerance, weight gain and constipation for the past 3 months.
On physical exam, the clinician notice a sinus bradycardia,
muscular stiffness, coarse, dry hair, and a delay in relaxation in
deep tendon reflexes (DTRs). Which of the following test should
be ordered next?
Ans: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
3: which test is used to confirm a diagnosis of epididymitis?
Ans: Ultrasound of the scrotum.
4: Which of the following is part of the treatment plan for the
patient with irritable bowel syndrome?
Ans; High fiber diet
5: Reuben, age 24 years old has HIV and just had a routine viral
load test done. The results show a falling viral load. What does
this indicates?
Ans: A favorable diagnostic trend
,6: The patient with gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
should be instructed to eliminate which of these activities?
Ans: Weight lifting
7: Sam is a 25years old man who has been diagnosis with low
back stain based on his history of localized low back pain and
muscle spasm along with a normal numerological examination.
As the clinician, you explain to Sam that low back pain is a
diagnosis of exclusion. Which of the following symptoms would
alert the clinician to the more serious finding of a herniated
nucleus pulposus or ruptured disc?
Ans: Unilateral radicular pain symptoms that extend below
the knee and are equal to or greater than the back pain.
8: Which of the following data is indication of testicular torsion?
Ans: Asecnt cremasteric reflex
9: What is the recommended daily calcium intake for adults over
the age of 50 with low bone mass?
Ans: 1500mg /day
10: A 14 years old is seen with complaint of severe testicular
pain. The clinician suspect testicular torsion. Which of the
following is the appropriate action?
Ans: Send the patient to the emergency room
11: Which of the following data are indicative of testicular
torsion?
Ans: Absent cremasteric reflex
12: A patient is seen with a sudden onset of flank pain
accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and diaphoresis, in addition to
, nephrolithiasis, which of the following should be added to the list
of differential diagnoses?
Ans: Pancreatitis, peptic ulcer disease, diverticulitis, All of
the above
13: The patient is seen in the office complaining flank pain. The
clinician should assess this patient for which risk factor for kidney
stones?
Ans: Hypertension
14: A 76 years old man is seen in the office for complaint of
urinary incontinence. The clinician should suspect which causes of
incontinence in men?
Ans; Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
14: Harvey has a rubbery smooth, round mass on his chest which
is compressible and has a soft to to very firm texture. What do
you diagnose this as?
Ans: Lipoma
15: The patient is prescribed radioactive iodine (RA) and asks the
clinician how this drug works. The clinician’s response should
include which of the following data?
Ans: RAI destroys thyroid tissue.
16: Most nosocomial pneumonias are caused by
Ans: Gram-negative bacteria
17: Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an
inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain?
Ans: Morning stiffness.
