NR511 FINAL EXAM 2025/2026 |MEDICAL
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ANSWERS
1. Why is it important for Marie to check her blood glucose levels between
2 am and 4 am?
To determine if she is experiencing nocturnal hypoglycemia
affecting her morning levels.
To check for potential insulin resistance.
To assess her insulin absorption rate during the night.
To evaluate her dietary intake before bed.
2. If Jim experiences increased pain while starting lower back
strengthening exercises, what should be his next step according to best
practices?
Stop all physical activity immediately.
Switch to a different medication without consulting a provider.
Continue the exercises regardless of pain.
Modify the exercises or consult the healthcare provider.
3. Why might a patient taking Coumadin require a CT scan after
experiencing minor head trauma?
Patients on Coumadin are less likely to have head injuries.
Headaches are sufficient to warrant a CT scan.
Patients on Coumadin are at higher risk for bleeding,
necessitating imaging to rule out serious injury.
, CT scans are only needed for children under 5.
4. Beth, age 49, comes in with low back pain. An x-ray of the lumbosacral
spine is within normal limits. Which of the following diagnoses do you
, explore further?
Osteoarthritis.
Herniated nucleus pulposus.
Spinal stenosis.
Scoliosis.
5. Why is it important to consider x-raying the lumbar spine in a patient
with bilateral calcaneal fractures after a fall?
The lumbar spine is only relevant in cases of head injuries.
The lumbar spine is not typically affected by falls from height.
A fall from a height can lead to potential spinal injuries, so
assessing the lumbar spine is crucial.
Bilateral calcaneal fractures do not correlate with lumbar spine
injuries.
6. While admitting a 42-yr-old patient with a possible brain injury after a
car accident to the emergency department (ED), the nurse obtains the
following information. Which finding is most important to report to the
health care provider?
The patient takes warfarin (Coumadin) daily.
The patient is unable to remember the accident.
The patient's blood pressure is 162/94 mm Hg.
The patient complains of a severe dull headache.
7. What is the primary medication recommended for managing benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in patients desiring noninvasive therapy?
Finasteride (Proscar)
, Prazosin (Minipress)
Doxazosin (Cardura)
Phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline)
8. Describe the potential effects of low thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
on bone health.
Low TSH levels can lead to decreased bone density, increasing
the risk of osteoporosis.
Low TSH levels result in bradycardia and slow heart rate.
Low TSH levels lead to brittle hair and skin issues.
Low TSH levels cause weight gain due to increased metabolism.
9. Describe the characteristics of intercritical gout as it relates to the
overall progression of the disease.
Intercritical gout involves the presence of uric acid crystals.
Intercritical gout is characterized by periods of remission
between gout attacks.
Intercritical gout is characterized by continuous pain.
Intercritical gout is the final stage of the disease.
10. If Leah notices a painless sore on her foot, what should be her
immediate course of action?
Use over-the-counter cream without consulting a doctor.
Ignore it since it is painless.
Seek medical attention to prevent infection.
Apply a bandage and continue walking.
11. A patient admitted to the ER on a hot, humid day with confusion,
KNOWLEDGE| WITH 100% ACCURATE
ANSWERS
1. Why is it important for Marie to check her blood glucose levels between
2 am and 4 am?
To determine if she is experiencing nocturnal hypoglycemia
affecting her morning levels.
To check for potential insulin resistance.
To assess her insulin absorption rate during the night.
To evaluate her dietary intake before bed.
2. If Jim experiences increased pain while starting lower back
strengthening exercises, what should be his next step according to best
practices?
Stop all physical activity immediately.
Switch to a different medication without consulting a provider.
Continue the exercises regardless of pain.
Modify the exercises or consult the healthcare provider.
3. Why might a patient taking Coumadin require a CT scan after
experiencing minor head trauma?
Patients on Coumadin are less likely to have head injuries.
Headaches are sufficient to warrant a CT scan.
Patients on Coumadin are at higher risk for bleeding,
necessitating imaging to rule out serious injury.
, CT scans are only needed for children under 5.
4. Beth, age 49, comes in with low back pain. An x-ray of the lumbosacral
spine is within normal limits. Which of the following diagnoses do you
, explore further?
Osteoarthritis.
Herniated nucleus pulposus.
Spinal stenosis.
Scoliosis.
5. Why is it important to consider x-raying the lumbar spine in a patient
with bilateral calcaneal fractures after a fall?
The lumbar spine is only relevant in cases of head injuries.
The lumbar spine is not typically affected by falls from height.
A fall from a height can lead to potential spinal injuries, so
assessing the lumbar spine is crucial.
Bilateral calcaneal fractures do not correlate with lumbar spine
injuries.
6. While admitting a 42-yr-old patient with a possible brain injury after a
car accident to the emergency department (ED), the nurse obtains the
following information. Which finding is most important to report to the
health care provider?
The patient takes warfarin (Coumadin) daily.
The patient is unable to remember the accident.
The patient's blood pressure is 162/94 mm Hg.
The patient complains of a severe dull headache.
7. What is the primary medication recommended for managing benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in patients desiring noninvasive therapy?
Finasteride (Proscar)
, Prazosin (Minipress)
Doxazosin (Cardura)
Phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline)
8. Describe the potential effects of low thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
on bone health.
Low TSH levels can lead to decreased bone density, increasing
the risk of osteoporosis.
Low TSH levels result in bradycardia and slow heart rate.
Low TSH levels lead to brittle hair and skin issues.
Low TSH levels cause weight gain due to increased metabolism.
9. Describe the characteristics of intercritical gout as it relates to the
overall progression of the disease.
Intercritical gout involves the presence of uric acid crystals.
Intercritical gout is characterized by periods of remission
between gout attacks.
Intercritical gout is characterized by continuous pain.
Intercritical gout is the final stage of the disease.
10. If Leah notices a painless sore on her foot, what should be her
immediate course of action?
Use over-the-counter cream without consulting a doctor.
Ignore it since it is painless.
Seek medical attention to prevent infection.
Apply a bandage and continue walking.
11. A patient admitted to the ER on a hot, humid day with confusion,
