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.
When possible, the patient should not be asked to
perform active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises to
avoid causing pain.
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.
When possible, the patient should not be asked to
perform active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises to
avoid causing pain.
