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Maryville University
Exam 3 Practice/Review Questions
"Compiled by Esteemed Global Educators"
Course: NURS 623
,NURS 623 Exam 3 Practice/Review Questions
"Compiled by Esteemed Global Educators"
The AST & ALT levels are markedly elevated over 20 times the ULN in which condition:
A. Liver transplant rejection
B. Hepatitis C exacerbation
C. Acetaminophen overdose
D. Acute liver trauma − −correct ans− −C. Acetaminophen overdose
AST is usually higher or lower than ALT in alcoholic hepatic injury:
A. AST is higher than ALT
B. ALT is lower than AST − −correct ans− −A. AST is higher than ALT
Which of the following statements is true regarding the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome?
A. Corticosteroid injections are discourage in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome because of
the risks for median nerve damage, scarring, & infection.
B. Splints are used in carpal tunnel syndrome because they allow for free movement of the fingers
& thumb while maintaining the wrist in a neutral position.
C. The goal of treatment is to prevent flexion & extension movements of the wrist
D. All the answers − −correct ans− −D. All the answers
During a digital rectal exam on a 75 y/o man, the clinician suspects the patient has prostate cancer.
What physical finding should make the clinician suspicious?
A. A hard irregular gland
, B. A tender gland
C. An enlarged rubbery gland
D. A boggy gland − −correct ans− −A. A hard irregular gland
According to Kubler−Ross the stages of grief occur in which order?
A. Anger, denial, bargaining, acceptance, depression
B. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
C. Denial, anger, depression, bargaining, acceptance
D. Anger, denial, depression, bargaining, acceptance − −correct ans− −B. Denial, anger,
bargaining, depression, acceptance
Mr. Wright is an 85 y/o & newly diagnosed with colon cancer & surgery is indicated. He is mentally
alert, however he is refusing to give consent for surgery. As his primary care provider you
A. Insist he listen to the advice of the surgeon
B. Respect his wishes
C. Order a psychiatric consult
D. Call his family to have them persuade patient to proceed with surgery − −correct ans− −B. Respect
his wishes
Janet is 30y/o woman who has been diagnosed with a herniated disc at the L5−S1. She is currently in
the emergency room with suspicion of cauda equina compression. Which of the following is a sign or
symptom of cauda equina compression?
A. Paresthesia of the perineum & buttock
B. A reduced or absent ankle reflex
C. Numbness in the lateral foot
D. Gastrocnemius weakness − −correct ans− −A. Paresthesia of the perineum & buttock
Maryville University
Exam 3 Practice/Review Questions
"Compiled by Esteemed Global Educators"
Course: NURS 623
,NURS 623 Exam 3 Practice/Review Questions
"Compiled by Esteemed Global Educators"
The AST & ALT levels are markedly elevated over 20 times the ULN in which condition:
A. Liver transplant rejection
B. Hepatitis C exacerbation
C. Acetaminophen overdose
D. Acute liver trauma − −correct ans− −C. Acetaminophen overdose
AST is usually higher or lower than ALT in alcoholic hepatic injury:
A. AST is higher than ALT
B. ALT is lower than AST − −correct ans− −A. AST is higher than ALT
Which of the following statements is true regarding the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome?
A. Corticosteroid injections are discourage in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome because of
the risks for median nerve damage, scarring, & infection.
B. Splints are used in carpal tunnel syndrome because they allow for free movement of the fingers
& thumb while maintaining the wrist in a neutral position.
C. The goal of treatment is to prevent flexion & extension movements of the wrist
D. All the answers − −correct ans− −D. All the answers
During a digital rectal exam on a 75 y/o man, the clinician suspects the patient has prostate cancer.
What physical finding should make the clinician suspicious?
A. A hard irregular gland
, B. A tender gland
C. An enlarged rubbery gland
D. A boggy gland − −correct ans− −A. A hard irregular gland
According to Kubler−Ross the stages of grief occur in which order?
A. Anger, denial, bargaining, acceptance, depression
B. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
C. Denial, anger, depression, bargaining, acceptance
D. Anger, denial, depression, bargaining, acceptance − −correct ans− −B. Denial, anger,
bargaining, depression, acceptance
Mr. Wright is an 85 y/o & newly diagnosed with colon cancer & surgery is indicated. He is mentally
alert, however he is refusing to give consent for surgery. As his primary care provider you
A. Insist he listen to the advice of the surgeon
B. Respect his wishes
C. Order a psychiatric consult
D. Call his family to have them persuade patient to proceed with surgery − −correct ans− −B. Respect
his wishes
Janet is 30y/o woman who has been diagnosed with a herniated disc at the L5−S1. She is currently in
the emergency room with suspicion of cauda equina compression. Which of the following is a sign or
symptom of cauda equina compression?
A. Paresthesia of the perineum & buttock
B. A reduced or absent ankle reflex
C. Numbness in the lateral foot
D. Gastrocnemius weakness − −correct ans− −A. Paresthesia of the perineum & buttock
