NURS 507 ACTUAL FINAL EXAM COMPLETE REAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+(2026)
A 42-year-old receptionist presents to your office for evaluation of
multiple moles (nevi). She used to sunbath a lot when she was younger
and went to tanning salons regularly until 2 years ago. You are educating
her about melanoma. When evaluating a mole, all of the following
characteristics are important to note except?
a. asymmetry
b. irregular borders
c. color variation
d. diameter smaller than 6 mm
e. elevation
d. diameter smaller than 6 mm
,A 55-year-old nursing assistant presents to your office because of
persistent swelling in her feet. She is a nonsmoker. Her medical history is
noncontributory. She has never had surgery. She works two 8-hour shifts
daily, 6 days weekly. On physical exam, her blood pressure is 112/60; her
CV exam is as expected (negative), and her legs have 2+ pitting edema
bilaterally without rashes, thickening, or ulceration of the skin. What is your
most likely diagnosis?
a. orthostatic edema
b. lymphedema
c. lipedema
d. chronic venous insufficiency
a. orthostatic edema
Which of the following is the approximate auscultation site for tricuspid
area in the adult?
a. second interspace, 1 - 2 cm to the left of the left midclavicular line
b. fourth interspace, 2-3 cm to the left of the midsternal line
c. second interspace to the right of the midsternal line
d. third interspace at the left midsternal border
b. fourth interspace, 2-3 cm to the left of the midsternal line
,A possible nursing diagnosis for Miss Smith is?
a. ineffective airway related to fever
b. ineffective cough related to normal aging process
c. ineffective airway clearance related to mucous secretions
d. fever related to pneumonia
c. ineffective airway clearance related to mucous secretions
A 3-year-old male is brought to your office by his mother for evaluation of
fever, loss of appetite, and emesis. The symptoms have been present for 2
days; the fever only temporarily relieved with antipyretics. You perform a
physical examination and diagnose otitis media. What is your likely
physical finding on otoscopic examination?
a. erythematous, bulging tympanic membrane
b. erythematous, retracted tympanic membrane
c. erythematous, scaly external ear canal
d. erythematous helix
a. erythematous, bulging tympanic membrane
, usy, age 2-years-old, comes to your office with complaints of a runny
nose, cough, conjunctivitis, and a fever of 101 degrees. On examination
you notice a red flat rash on her face and trunk. (Use this scenario for the
next 4 questions).
Susy's rash can be described as which of the following?
a. papular
b. vesicular
c. macular
d. squamous
c. macular
Characteristics of a rash include all of the following except?
a. distribution
b. pruritis
c. color
d. heat
d. heat
What question is not relevant to ask Susy's mother? (in this situation)
a. has the MMR immunization been given
b. medical history
c. symptomatology
d. food allergies
d. food allergies
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+(2026)
A 42-year-old receptionist presents to your office for evaluation of
multiple moles (nevi). She used to sunbath a lot when she was younger
and went to tanning salons regularly until 2 years ago. You are educating
her about melanoma. When evaluating a mole, all of the following
characteristics are important to note except?
a. asymmetry
b. irregular borders
c. color variation
d. diameter smaller than 6 mm
e. elevation
d. diameter smaller than 6 mm
,A 55-year-old nursing assistant presents to your office because of
persistent swelling in her feet. She is a nonsmoker. Her medical history is
noncontributory. She has never had surgery. She works two 8-hour shifts
daily, 6 days weekly. On physical exam, her blood pressure is 112/60; her
CV exam is as expected (negative), and her legs have 2+ pitting edema
bilaterally without rashes, thickening, or ulceration of the skin. What is your
most likely diagnosis?
a. orthostatic edema
b. lymphedema
c. lipedema
d. chronic venous insufficiency
a. orthostatic edema
Which of the following is the approximate auscultation site for tricuspid
area in the adult?
a. second interspace, 1 - 2 cm to the left of the left midclavicular line
b. fourth interspace, 2-3 cm to the left of the midsternal line
c. second interspace to the right of the midsternal line
d. third interspace at the left midsternal border
b. fourth interspace, 2-3 cm to the left of the midsternal line
,A possible nursing diagnosis for Miss Smith is?
a. ineffective airway related to fever
b. ineffective cough related to normal aging process
c. ineffective airway clearance related to mucous secretions
d. fever related to pneumonia
c. ineffective airway clearance related to mucous secretions
A 3-year-old male is brought to your office by his mother for evaluation of
fever, loss of appetite, and emesis. The symptoms have been present for 2
days; the fever only temporarily relieved with antipyretics. You perform a
physical examination and diagnose otitis media. What is your likely
physical finding on otoscopic examination?
a. erythematous, bulging tympanic membrane
b. erythematous, retracted tympanic membrane
c. erythematous, scaly external ear canal
d. erythematous helix
a. erythematous, bulging tympanic membrane
, usy, age 2-years-old, comes to your office with complaints of a runny
nose, cough, conjunctivitis, and a fever of 101 degrees. On examination
you notice a red flat rash on her face and trunk. (Use this scenario for the
next 4 questions).
Susy's rash can be described as which of the following?
a. papular
b. vesicular
c. macular
d. squamous
c. macular
Characteristics of a rash include all of the following except?
a. distribution
b. pruritis
c. color
d. heat
d. heat
What question is not relevant to ask Susy's mother? (in this situation)
a. has the MMR immunization been given
b. medical history
c. symptomatology
d. food allergies
d. food allergies
