NR 511 STUDY GUIDE
NR 511 STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE WITH REVISION QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS{100%VERIFIED AND CORRECT-LATEST 2020}
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
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)
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:
Question 3.Question : Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake
of
which neurotransmitter?
Student Answer: GABA
Acetylcholi
ne
Dopamine
Serotonin
:
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: 2 of 2
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.
When possible, the patient should not be
asked to perform active range-of-motion (ROM)
exercises to avoid causing pain.
Radiographs should always be obtained
prior to examination so as not to cause
further injury to the patient.
:
Question 6.Question : Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an
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inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain?
Student Answer: Decreased C-reactive protein
Hyperalbumine
mia Morning
stiffness
Weight gain
Question 7.Question : Which causes the greatest percentage of
mammalian bites?
Student Answer:
Dogs
Cats
Humans
Rodents
Question 8.Question : A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with
complaints of
prolonged heavy menstrual periods. She is pale
and states she can no longer exercise. Pelvic
exam reveals a single, very large mass. Which of
the following diagnostic tests should the clinician
order first?
Student Answer: Transvaginal ultrasound
Endometrial
biopsy MRI
Abdominal computed tomography
scan
Question 9.Question : A diabetic patient asks the clinician why he needs to
check
his blood sugar at home even when he feels good.
Which of the following responses would be most
appropriate?
Student Answer: "Control of glucose will help postpone or delay
complications."
"Regularly checking blood sugar will help
establish a routine."
"Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of
control." All of the above
Question 10.Question : A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with
fatigue, cold
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intolerance, weight gain, and constipation for the
past 3 months. On physical examination, the
clinician notices a sinus bradycardia; muscular
stiffness; coarse, dry hair; and a delay in relaxation
in deep tendon reflexes. Which of the following tests
should be ordered next?
Student Answer: Serum
calcium
TSH
Electrolytes
Urine
specific
gravity:
Question 11.Question : Which of the following medications for type 2
diabetes
mellitus should not be prescribed during pregnancy?
Student Answer: Insulin
Metform
in
Glucotro
l
Precose
:
Question 12.Question : During a DRE on a 75-year-old man, the clinician
suspects
the patient has prostate cancer. What physical
finding should make the clinician suspicious?
Student Answer: An enlarged rubbery gland
A hard irregular
gland A tender
gland
A boggy gland
Question 13.Question : Eddie, age 4, presents to the ED with a live
insect trapped in
his ear canal causing a lot of distress. What
should be your first step?
Student Answer: Remove the insect with tweezers.
Immobilize the insect with 2%
lidocaine. Sedate Eddie with
diazepam.
Shine a light in the ear for the insect to "find its
way
out.":
NR 511 STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE WITH REVISION QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS{100%VERIFIED AND CORRECT-LATEST 2020}
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
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)
,NR 511 STUDY GUIDE
:
Question 3.Question : Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake
of
which neurotransmitter?
Student Answer: GABA
Acetylcholi
ne
Dopamine
Serotonin
:
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: 2 of 2
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.
When possible, the patient should not be
asked to perform active range-of-motion (ROM)
exercises to avoid causing pain.
Radiographs should always be obtained
prior to examination so as not to cause
further injury to the patient.
:
Question 6.Question : Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an
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inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain?
Student Answer: Decreased C-reactive protein
Hyperalbumine
mia Morning
stiffness
Weight gain
Question 7.Question : Which causes the greatest percentage of
mammalian bites?
Student Answer:
Dogs
Cats
Humans
Rodents
Question 8.Question : A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with
complaints of
prolonged heavy menstrual periods. She is pale
and states she can no longer exercise. Pelvic
exam reveals a single, very large mass. Which of
the following diagnostic tests should the clinician
order first?
Student Answer: Transvaginal ultrasound
Endometrial
biopsy MRI
Abdominal computed tomography
scan
Question 9.Question : A diabetic patient asks the clinician why he needs to
check
his blood sugar at home even when he feels good.
Which of the following responses would be most
appropriate?
Student Answer: "Control of glucose will help postpone or delay
complications."
"Regularly checking blood sugar will help
establish a routine."
"Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of
control." All of the above
Question 10.Question : A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with
fatigue, cold
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intolerance, weight gain, and constipation for the
past 3 months. On physical examination, the
clinician notices a sinus bradycardia; muscular
stiffness; coarse, dry hair; and a delay in relaxation
in deep tendon reflexes. Which of the following tests
should be ordered next?
Student Answer: Serum
calcium
TSH
Electrolytes
Urine
specific
gravity:
Question 11.Question : Which of the following medications for type 2
diabetes
mellitus should not be prescribed during pregnancy?
Student Answer: Insulin
Metform
in
Glucotro
l
Precose
:
Question 12.Question : During a DRE on a 75-year-old man, the clinician
suspects
the patient has prostate cancer. What physical
finding should make the clinician suspicious?
Student Answer: An enlarged rubbery gland
A hard irregular
gland A tender
gland
A boggy gland
Question 13.Question : Eddie, age 4, presents to the ED with a live
insect trapped in
his ear canal causing a lot of distress. What
should be your first step?
Student Answer: Remove the insect with tweezers.
Immobilize the insect with 2%
lidocaine. Sedate Eddie with
diazepam.
Shine a light in the ear for the insect to "find its
way
out.":
