NR 547 CEA Exam 2026
NR 547 CEA Exam 2026 – Pre-Clinical
Diagnostic Exam Questions with 100%
Correct Answers| Graded A – Chamberlain.
Classic phase 2 migraine is managed by the use of which general principle?
A -Patients in phase 2 migraine should avoid any additional serotonin for risk of serotonin
syndrome
B -Patients in phase 2 migraine need serotonin antagonism
C -Patients in phase 2 migraine need serotonin agonism
D -Patients in phase 2 migraine will benefit from oxygen therapy - Correct Answer :C -Patients
in phase 2 migraine need serotonin agonism
Firm contraindication for the use of combined oral contraceptives (both estrogen and
progesterone) include which of the following patient findings?
A -Remote history of provoked DVT after a knee surgery
B -History of cluster headaches
C -History of migraine without aura
,NR 547 CEA Exam 2026
D -History of migraine with aura - Correct Answer :D -History of migraine with aura
Your nurse practitioner student asks you to help him clarify the different types of diuresis. As
an example, you present the question to him that the use of Ted stockings for patients with
lower extremity edema is an example of which type of diuresis?
A -Constrictive diuresis
B -Osmotic diuresis
C-Loop diuresis
D -Pressure diuresis - Correct Answer :
Which of the following agents will have the effect of constricting the
afferent arteriole of administration?
A -Furosemide (Lasix)
B -Valsartan (Diovan)
C -Misoprostol (Cytotec)
D -Ibuprofen (Advil) - Correct Answer :D -Ibuprofen (Advil)
The hypertensive adult male patient aged 55 years has been initiated on lisinopril (Privinil) for
two consecutive in-clinic blood pressure
readings over 140/90. As you provide the patient with medication education, which of the
following levels should the patient be aware of may elevate and become potentially life
threatening if untreated?
A -BNP
B -Calcium
C -Pro-BNP
D -Potassium - Correct Answer :D -Potassium
Decreased reflexes, worsening of the confusional state and sleepiness, bladder paralysis,
flushing, headache, and constipation are al evidence of toxic levels of which of the following?
,NR 547 CEA Exam 2026
A -Azithromycin (Zithromax)
B -Magnesium
C -Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
D -Digitalis glycosides (Digoxin) - Correct Answer :B -Magnesium
The most commonly described non-life threatening side effect of HmgCo-A reductase
inhibitor therapy is which of the following?
A -Tachycardia
B -Myalgia
C -Rhabdomyolysis
D -Airway swelling
B -Myalgia
During a post-hospital discharge visit, you notice your 71 year old female patient has been
diagnosed with a "new murmur" found by the hospitalist during their recent hospitalization
for CHF exacerbation. In evaluating the patient, during which phase of the cardiac cycle would
you anticipate auscultation of a S3 or S4 heart sound?
A -Diastole
B -S3 in systole while S4 in diastole
C -Systole
D -S4 in diastole while S3 in systole
A -Diastole
The nurse practitioner assessing the patient with a rapid cardiac rhythm may assess for a
pulse deficit by auscultating the patient's heart while watching the EKG rhythm. Where would
the S1 heart sounds correlate with the electrocardiographic waves?
A -At the end of the T wave
B -At the start of the T wave
C -Peak of the R wave
D -At the start of the P wave
C -Peak of the R wave
Michael, a 72 year old male patient who previously presented with stable cardiac-type chest
pain has underwent a stress test. He presents today to review the stress test results, which
show EKG findings of ST segment depression during the exam in leads V3 and V4 as well as
, NR 547 CEA Exam 2026
some concurrent chest discomfort. Based on these findings, which of the following are NOT
priority medical decisions?
A -Prescribe metoprolol (Lopressor) 12.5mg PO BID
B -Prescribe aspirin 81mg PO daily
C -Refer to cardiology for angiography
D -Check for thyroid dysfunction
D -Check for thyroid dysfunction
While examining a 53 year old female patient, you auscultate abnormal breath sounds over all
fields, and now assess transmission of voice sounds by having the patient say "ee" while
auscultating the chest with the diaphragm of your stethoscope. Normally, you should
auscultate a muffled "e" sound, however, you hear hear a nasally "a" sound. Which one of the
following will you document is present?
A -Positive stereognosis
B -Positive for egophony
C -Negative for bronchophony
D -Negative for egophony
B -Positive for egophony
While assessing the 19 year old patient for a new onset cough, the nurse practitioner may
inspect, auscultate, palpate, and/or percuss.How does performing percussion of the thorax
assist the provider during the physical examination?
A -To assist with the confirmation of cardiac origin of angina
B -To assess for deep-seated lesion and tumors
C -To assess for any pain or discomfort prior to palpitation of the chest wall
D -To identify if underlying tissue are air-filled, fluid-filled or consolidated
D -To identify if underlying tissue are air-filled, fluid-filled or consolidated
Your 42 year old male patient has been referred to your clinic for establishing care and on his
intake survey, you note he has documented diagnosis of interstitial lung disease. You have
decided to perform a diaphragmatic excursion test on the patient. Which one of the following
results would you expect to see in this patient?
A -Approximately equal level of change in the descent of the diaphragm bilaterally during
maximal inspiration and expiration with a decreased overall inspiratory capacity
B -Ascension of 8-12 inches of the diaphragm noted bilaterally on expiration, though often
much less on the right side due to the location of the heart and great vessels
C -Much greater descent of the diaphragm on the right side due to the liver present (two-
three times larger)
D -Absent or no change in movement of the diaphragm noted between full inspiration and full
expiration measurement
NR 547 CEA Exam 2026 – Pre-Clinical
Diagnostic Exam Questions with 100%
Correct Answers| Graded A – Chamberlain.
Classic phase 2 migraine is managed by the use of which general principle?
A -Patients in phase 2 migraine should avoid any additional serotonin for risk of serotonin
syndrome
B -Patients in phase 2 migraine need serotonin antagonism
C -Patients in phase 2 migraine need serotonin agonism
D -Patients in phase 2 migraine will benefit from oxygen therapy - Correct Answer :C -Patients
in phase 2 migraine need serotonin agonism
Firm contraindication for the use of combined oral contraceptives (both estrogen and
progesterone) include which of the following patient findings?
A -Remote history of provoked DVT after a knee surgery
B -History of cluster headaches
C -History of migraine without aura
,NR 547 CEA Exam 2026
D -History of migraine with aura - Correct Answer :D -History of migraine with aura
Your nurse practitioner student asks you to help him clarify the different types of diuresis. As
an example, you present the question to him that the use of Ted stockings for patients with
lower extremity edema is an example of which type of diuresis?
A -Constrictive diuresis
B -Osmotic diuresis
C-Loop diuresis
D -Pressure diuresis - Correct Answer :
Which of the following agents will have the effect of constricting the
afferent arteriole of administration?
A -Furosemide (Lasix)
B -Valsartan (Diovan)
C -Misoprostol (Cytotec)
D -Ibuprofen (Advil) - Correct Answer :D -Ibuprofen (Advil)
The hypertensive adult male patient aged 55 years has been initiated on lisinopril (Privinil) for
two consecutive in-clinic blood pressure
readings over 140/90. As you provide the patient with medication education, which of the
following levels should the patient be aware of may elevate and become potentially life
threatening if untreated?
A -BNP
B -Calcium
C -Pro-BNP
D -Potassium - Correct Answer :D -Potassium
Decreased reflexes, worsening of the confusional state and sleepiness, bladder paralysis,
flushing, headache, and constipation are al evidence of toxic levels of which of the following?
,NR 547 CEA Exam 2026
A -Azithromycin (Zithromax)
B -Magnesium
C -Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
D -Digitalis glycosides (Digoxin) - Correct Answer :B -Magnesium
The most commonly described non-life threatening side effect of HmgCo-A reductase
inhibitor therapy is which of the following?
A -Tachycardia
B -Myalgia
C -Rhabdomyolysis
D -Airway swelling
B -Myalgia
During a post-hospital discharge visit, you notice your 71 year old female patient has been
diagnosed with a "new murmur" found by the hospitalist during their recent hospitalization
for CHF exacerbation. In evaluating the patient, during which phase of the cardiac cycle would
you anticipate auscultation of a S3 or S4 heart sound?
A -Diastole
B -S3 in systole while S4 in diastole
C -Systole
D -S4 in diastole while S3 in systole
A -Diastole
The nurse practitioner assessing the patient with a rapid cardiac rhythm may assess for a
pulse deficit by auscultating the patient's heart while watching the EKG rhythm. Where would
the S1 heart sounds correlate with the electrocardiographic waves?
A -At the end of the T wave
B -At the start of the T wave
C -Peak of the R wave
D -At the start of the P wave
C -Peak of the R wave
Michael, a 72 year old male patient who previously presented with stable cardiac-type chest
pain has underwent a stress test. He presents today to review the stress test results, which
show EKG findings of ST segment depression during the exam in leads V3 and V4 as well as
, NR 547 CEA Exam 2026
some concurrent chest discomfort. Based on these findings, which of the following are NOT
priority medical decisions?
A -Prescribe metoprolol (Lopressor) 12.5mg PO BID
B -Prescribe aspirin 81mg PO daily
C -Refer to cardiology for angiography
D -Check for thyroid dysfunction
D -Check for thyroid dysfunction
While examining a 53 year old female patient, you auscultate abnormal breath sounds over all
fields, and now assess transmission of voice sounds by having the patient say "ee" while
auscultating the chest with the diaphragm of your stethoscope. Normally, you should
auscultate a muffled "e" sound, however, you hear hear a nasally "a" sound. Which one of the
following will you document is present?
A -Positive stereognosis
B -Positive for egophony
C -Negative for bronchophony
D -Negative for egophony
B -Positive for egophony
While assessing the 19 year old patient for a new onset cough, the nurse practitioner may
inspect, auscultate, palpate, and/or percuss.How does performing percussion of the thorax
assist the provider during the physical examination?
A -To assist with the confirmation of cardiac origin of angina
B -To assess for deep-seated lesion and tumors
C -To assess for any pain or discomfort prior to palpitation of the chest wall
D -To identify if underlying tissue are air-filled, fluid-filled or consolidated
D -To identify if underlying tissue are air-filled, fluid-filled or consolidated
Your 42 year old male patient has been referred to your clinic for establishing care and on his
intake survey, you note he has documented diagnosis of interstitial lung disease. You have
decided to perform a diaphragmatic excursion test on the patient. Which one of the following
results would you expect to see in this patient?
A -Approximately equal level of change in the descent of the diaphragm bilaterally during
maximal inspiration and expiration with a decreased overall inspiratory capacity
B -Ascension of 8-12 inches of the diaphragm noted bilaterally on expiration, though often
much less on the right side due to the location of the heart and great vessels
C -Much greater descent of the diaphragm on the right side due to the liver present (two-
three times larger)
D -Absent or no change in movement of the diaphragm noted between full inspiration and full
expiration measurement
