NURS 6531 Advanced Practice care of Adults questions and
answers Walden University 2026 update
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LATEST Attempt 1 38 minutes 19 out of 20
Score for this quiz: 19 out of 20
Submitted Oct 20 at 2:19pm
This attempt took 38 minutes.
Question 1
pts
Microalbuminuria is a measure of:
Total urinary protein.
Late renal compromise in a diabetic patient.
Early glycemic abnormality.
Protein lost into the urine.
Question 2
pts
A 20 year old male patient complains of “scrotal swelling.” He states his scrotum feels heavy,
but denies pain. On examination, the nurse practitioner notes transillumination of the scrotum.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
Indirect inguinal hernia
Hydrocele
, Orchitis
Testicular torsion
Question 3
pts
A patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone replacement therapy is
prescribed. How long should the nurse practitioner wait before checking the patient’s TSH?
1 week
2 weeks
8 weeks
12 weeks
IncorrectQuestion 4
pts
The most commonly recommended method for prostate cancer screening in a 55 year old male
is:
Digital rectal examination (DRE) plus prostate specific antigen (PSA)
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) alone (Selected but MISSED)
answers Walden University 2026 update
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 38 minutes 19 out of 20
Score for this quiz: 19 out of 20
Submitted Oct 20 at 2:19pm
This attempt took 38 minutes.
Question 1
pts
Microalbuminuria is a measure of:
Total urinary protein.
Late renal compromise in a diabetic patient.
Early glycemic abnormality.
Protein lost into the urine.
Question 2
pts
A 20 year old male patient complains of “scrotal swelling.” He states his scrotum feels heavy,
but denies pain. On examination, the nurse practitioner notes transillumination of the scrotum.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
Indirect inguinal hernia
Hydrocele
, Orchitis
Testicular torsion
Question 3
pts
A patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone replacement therapy is
prescribed. How long should the nurse practitioner wait before checking the patient’s TSH?
1 week
2 weeks
8 weeks
12 weeks
IncorrectQuestion 4
pts
The most commonly recommended method for prostate cancer screening in a 55 year old male
is:
Digital rectal examination (DRE) plus prostate specific antigen (PSA)
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) alone (Selected but MISSED)