NUR 634- MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
ABCDE correct answer asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolution; risk
assessment for melanoma
Actinic keratosis correct answer a precancerous skin growth; precursor to SCC
Alopecia areata correct answer Clearly demarcated, round patch of hair loss
without scaling/inflammation
Aortic stenosis correct answer Causes a high pitched non radiating murmur at the
2nd right intercostal space, during systole
Arterial emboli correct answer Diminished radial pulses may be seen
articular joint correct answer Full PROM of a joint without pain, swelling,
tenderness or redness indicates a normal exam of the
Asthma correct answer Decreased air movement and a high pitched whistling on
expiration in all fields is associated with
atrial septal defect correct answer Second heart sound that is split and fixed on
both inspiration and expiration
Cardiac tamponade correct answer Pulsus alternans (alternating strong and weak
pulse) is exhibited with
, Chalazion correct answer a nodule or cyst, usually on the upper eyelid, caused by
obstruction in meibomian gland
Cholecystitis correct answer Associated with R shoulder pain, + Murphy sign
Chronic arterial insufficiency correct answer Pallor of the foot when raised to 90
degrees for up to 2 mins
Coffee and carbonated drinks correct answer Symptoms of GERD may be
worsened by
Consensual reaction correct answer contraction of the pupil of one eye when the
other retina is stimulated. It is a normal reflex and a test to evaluate the second
and third cranial nerves.
Depression correct answer Vague somatic c/o headaches, muscle aches and
fatigue may be associated with
DIAPERS mnemonic correct answer For urinary incontinence; Delerium, Infection,
Atrophy, Pharmaceuticals, Excess urine output, Restricted mobility, Stool
impaction
Dorsalis pedis correct answer A pulse felt in the dorsum of the foot, lateral to the
extensor tendon at the big toe
ANSWERS
ABCDE correct answer asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolution; risk
assessment for melanoma
Actinic keratosis correct answer a precancerous skin growth; precursor to SCC
Alopecia areata correct answer Clearly demarcated, round patch of hair loss
without scaling/inflammation
Aortic stenosis correct answer Causes a high pitched non radiating murmur at the
2nd right intercostal space, during systole
Arterial emboli correct answer Diminished radial pulses may be seen
articular joint correct answer Full PROM of a joint without pain, swelling,
tenderness or redness indicates a normal exam of the
Asthma correct answer Decreased air movement and a high pitched whistling on
expiration in all fields is associated with
atrial septal defect correct answer Second heart sound that is split and fixed on
both inspiration and expiration
Cardiac tamponade correct answer Pulsus alternans (alternating strong and weak
pulse) is exhibited with
, Chalazion correct answer a nodule or cyst, usually on the upper eyelid, caused by
obstruction in meibomian gland
Cholecystitis correct answer Associated with R shoulder pain, + Murphy sign
Chronic arterial insufficiency correct answer Pallor of the foot when raised to 90
degrees for up to 2 mins
Coffee and carbonated drinks correct answer Symptoms of GERD may be
worsened by
Consensual reaction correct answer contraction of the pupil of one eye when the
other retina is stimulated. It is a normal reflex and a test to evaluate the second
and third cranial nerves.
Depression correct answer Vague somatic c/o headaches, muscle aches and
fatigue may be associated with
DIAPERS mnemonic correct answer For urinary incontinence; Delerium, Infection,
Atrophy, Pharmaceuticals, Excess urine output, Restricted mobility, Stool
impaction
Dorsalis pedis correct answer A pulse felt in the dorsum of the foot, lateral to the
extensor tendon at the big toe
