NUR 603 Final Exam Review
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The clinician is assessing Sally's diffuse hip pain. How should the clinician begin the
examination?
A.Begin the range-of-motion examination with an assessment of the motion that causes pain.
B.Physical examination of the hip must first assess its position at rest.
C.The patient should move the hip prior to radiographic studies to determine whether they are
necessary.
D.Flexion and extension of the affected hips' extremity should only be performed with the knee
straight. - CORRECT ANSWER-B.Physical examination of the hip must first assess its position at
rest.
Which diagnostic test is the diagnostic gold standard for patients that have tendonitis and have
failed conservative treatment?
A. Plain x-ray films
B. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
C. Computed tomography (CT) scan
,D. Surgical exploration - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal
pain?
A. Decreased C-reactive protein
B. Hyperalbuminemia
C. Morning stiffness
D. Weight gain - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Morning stiffness
The clinician is caring for Diane, a 22-year-old woman who presents with an injured ankle. Diane
asks the clinician if she will need an x-ray. The clinician explains to Diane that an x-ray is not
always necessary for an injured ankle and that the decision to obtain radiographs is dependent
on the examination and Diane's description of her injury. Which of the following clues in Diane's
examination or history would alert the clinician to the need for obtaining radiographs?
A. Inability to bear weight immediately after the injury
B. Development of marked ankle swelling and discoloration after the injury
C. Crepitation with palpation or movement of the ankle
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-D. All of the above
One of the initial steps in assessing patients with musculoskeletal complaints is to determine
whether the complaint is articular or nonarticular in origin. Which of the following is an
example of an articular structure?
A. Bone
B. Synovium
C. Tendons
D. Fascia - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Synovium
The clinician sees a patient who has a body mass index (BMI) of 32.4 kg/m2. How would the
clinician classify this patient?
,A. Overweight
B. Obesity Class 1
C. Obesity Class 2
D. Obesity Class 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Obesity Class 1
A patient is 11 years old and recently had her tonsils removed. Which of the following
medications is safe to give to this patient?
A. Ultram
B. Ultracet
C. Codeine
D. Tylenol - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Tylenol
•What to give to children? Mild, moderate to severe
•Adults? - CORRECT ANSWER-
According to the American Pain Society, an example of the first-line therapy for mild pain
includes which of the following?
A. Tylenol
B. Hydrocodone
C. An opioid
D. Muscle relaxant - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Tylenol
For acute pain, how many days are considered sufficient for treatment with opioids?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 4
D. 9 - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 3
, Which of the following best describes the onset of action for a fentanyl patch after application?
A. 12 to 16 hours
B. 1 to 2 hours
C. 17 to 19 hours
D. 4 to 6 hours - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 12 to 16 hours
What is the likely result of the over-prescription, over-supply, and over-production of opioids?
A. Opioid use
B. Opioid abuse
C. Opioid dependence
D. Opioid resistance - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Opioid abuse
Which of the following is considered first-line treatment for panic disorders?
A. Benzodiazepines
B. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
C. Tricyclic antidepressants
D. Cognitive behavioral therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Cognitive behavioral therapy
Which of the following symptoms is NOT part of the diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD)?
A. Hypersomnolence
B. Blunted feelings
C. Loss of interest in significant activities
D. Intrusive recurrent recollections of the event - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Hypersomnolence
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST UPDATE 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
The clinician is assessing Sally's diffuse hip pain. How should the clinician begin the
examination?
A.Begin the range-of-motion examination with an assessment of the motion that causes pain.
B.Physical examination of the hip must first assess its position at rest.
C.The patient should move the hip prior to radiographic studies to determine whether they are
necessary.
D.Flexion and extension of the affected hips' extremity should only be performed with the knee
straight. - CORRECT ANSWER-B.Physical examination of the hip must first assess its position at
rest.
Which diagnostic test is the diagnostic gold standard for patients that have tendonitis and have
failed conservative treatment?
A. Plain x-ray films
B. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
C. Computed tomography (CT) scan
,D. Surgical exploration - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal
pain?
A. Decreased C-reactive protein
B. Hyperalbuminemia
C. Morning stiffness
D. Weight gain - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Morning stiffness
The clinician is caring for Diane, a 22-year-old woman who presents with an injured ankle. Diane
asks the clinician if she will need an x-ray. The clinician explains to Diane that an x-ray is not
always necessary for an injured ankle and that the decision to obtain radiographs is dependent
on the examination and Diane's description of her injury. Which of the following clues in Diane's
examination or history would alert the clinician to the need for obtaining radiographs?
A. Inability to bear weight immediately after the injury
B. Development of marked ankle swelling and discoloration after the injury
C. Crepitation with palpation or movement of the ankle
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-D. All of the above
One of the initial steps in assessing patients with musculoskeletal complaints is to determine
whether the complaint is articular or nonarticular in origin. Which of the following is an
example of an articular structure?
A. Bone
B. Synovium
C. Tendons
D. Fascia - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Synovium
The clinician sees a patient who has a body mass index (BMI) of 32.4 kg/m2. How would the
clinician classify this patient?
,A. Overweight
B. Obesity Class 1
C. Obesity Class 2
D. Obesity Class 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Obesity Class 1
A patient is 11 years old and recently had her tonsils removed. Which of the following
medications is safe to give to this patient?
A. Ultram
B. Ultracet
C. Codeine
D. Tylenol - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Tylenol
•What to give to children? Mild, moderate to severe
•Adults? - CORRECT ANSWER-
According to the American Pain Society, an example of the first-line therapy for mild pain
includes which of the following?
A. Tylenol
B. Hydrocodone
C. An opioid
D. Muscle relaxant - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Tylenol
For acute pain, how many days are considered sufficient for treatment with opioids?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 4
D. 9 - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 3
, Which of the following best describes the onset of action for a fentanyl patch after application?
A. 12 to 16 hours
B. 1 to 2 hours
C. 17 to 19 hours
D. 4 to 6 hours - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 12 to 16 hours
What is the likely result of the over-prescription, over-supply, and over-production of opioids?
A. Opioid use
B. Opioid abuse
C. Opioid dependence
D. Opioid resistance - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Opioid abuse
Which of the following is considered first-line treatment for panic disorders?
A. Benzodiazepines
B. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
C. Tricyclic antidepressants
D. Cognitive behavioral therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Cognitive behavioral therapy
Which of the following symptoms is NOT part of the diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD)?
A. Hypersomnolence
B. Blunted feelings
C. Loss of interest in significant activities
D. Intrusive recurrent recollections of the event - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Hypersomnolence
