NR 511 Week 8 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
Student Answer:
musculoskeletal examination is true?
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.
Points Received: (not graded)
Comments:
Question 6.Question : Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an
, inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain?
Student Answer:Decreased C-reactive protein
Hyperalbuminemia
Morning stiffness
Weight gain
Points Received: (not graded)
Comments:
Question 7.Question : Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian
bites?
Student Answer: Dogs
Cats
Humans
Rodents
Points Received: (not graded)
Comments:
Question 8.Question :
of A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with complaints
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 Points Received: (not graded)
Comments:
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
Points Received: (not graded)
Comments:
, Question 10.Question : A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold
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
Student Answer:
musculoskeletal examination is true?
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.
Points Received: (not graded)
Comments:
Question 6.Question : Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an
, inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain?
Student Answer:Decreased C-reactive protein
Hyperalbuminemia
Morning stiffness
Weight gain
Points Received: (not graded)
Comments:
Question 7.Question : Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian
bites?
Student Answer: Dogs
Cats
Humans
Rodents
Points Received: (not graded)
Comments:
Question 8.Question :
of A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with complaints
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 Points Received: (not graded)
Comments:
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
Points Received: (not graded)
Comments:
, Question 10.Question : A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold
