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NR 511 Final Exam
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2027 | Latest Verified Exam |
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99 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 99 verified questions and their correct answers, covering advanced practice
nursing topics. It is directly suitable for exam preparation and comprehensive review. Students can
effectively utilize this resource to solidify their understanding and prepare for their final assessments.
CONTENTS
Musculoskeletal & Neurological Disorders Q1–Q20
Gastrointestinal & Genitourinary Systems Q21–Q52
Infectious Diseases & Immunology Q53–Q66
Professional Practice & Education Q67–Q76
Dermatology & Skin Lesions Q77–Q83
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, Respiratory & Allergic Conditions Q84–Q89
Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders Q90–Q99
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 99
Janet is a 30 year old woman who has been recently diagnosed with a herniated disc at the level of L5-S1. She
is currently in the emergency room with suspician of cauda equna compression. Which of the following is a
sign or symptom of cauda equina compression?
a. gastrocnemius weakness
b. reduced or absent ankle refles
c. numbness of the lateral foot
d. paresthesia of the perineum and buttocks
CORRECT ANSWER
d. paresthesia of the perineum and buttocks
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 99
Which is the differentiating symptom mbetween labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis?
a. symptoms with vestibular neuritis are usually acute in onset, whereas with labyrinthitis the onet is more
gradual
b. hearing loss may be associated with vestibular neuritis, but not with labyrinthitis
c. symptoms with labyrinthitis are usually acute in onset, ,whereas with vesticular neuritis the onset is more
gradual
d. hearing loss may be associated with labyrinthitis ,but not with vestibular neuritis.
CORRECT ANSWER
d. hearing loss may be associated with labyrinthitis ,but not with vestibular neuritis.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 99
The differential diagnosis for vertigo can be classified into which of the following categories:
a. peripheral vestibular disease
b. CNS disorders
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,c. Systemic disorders
d. all of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
d. all of the above
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 99
Sam is a 25-year-old man who has been diagnosed with low back strain based on his history of localized low
back pain and muscle spasm along with a normal neurological examination. As the clinician, you explain to
Sam that low back pain is a diagnosis of exclusion. Which of the following symptoms would alert the clinician
to the more serious finding of a herniated nucleus pulposus or ruptured disc?
a. morning stiffness and limited mobility of the lumbar spine
b. unilateral radicular pain symptoms that extend below the knee and are equal to or greater than the back
pain
c. Fever, chills, and elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate
d. pathologic fractures, severe night pain, weight loss and fatigue
CORRECT ANSWER
b. unilateral radicular pain symptoms that extend below the knee and are equal to or greater than the back pain
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 99
Which of the following is an example of an articular structure
a. bone
b. synovium
c. tendons
d. fascia
CORRECT ANSWER
b. synovium
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 99
Jennifer is an 18-year-old girl who comes to the emergency room after a fall during a soccer game. Jennifer
explains that she fell on her left side and kept her arm out straight to break her fall. She has been experiencing
severe pain and limited range of motion in her left shoulder. The clinician has diagnosed Jennifer with a
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, dislocated shoulder. Which of the following statements are true concerning shoulder dislocation?
a. posterior dislocations are more common than anterior dislocations
b. there is a risk of neurovascular and neurosensory trauma, so the clinician should check for distal pulses
CORRECT ANSWER
b. there is a risk of neurovascular and neurosensory trauma, so the clinician should check for distal pulses
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 99
Which of the following statements is true concerning the management of the client with a herniated disc?
a. muscle relaxants and narcotics can be used to control moderate pain but should be discontinued after 3
weeks of use
b. an epidural injection is helpful in reducing leg pain that has persisted for at least 3 weeks after the
herniation occurred.
c. intolerable pain for more than 3 months is an indication for surgical intervention
d. all of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
c. intolerable pain for more than 3 months is an indication for surgical intervention
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 99
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 srtucture?
A. Fascia
B. Bone
C. Synovium
D. Tendons
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Synovium
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 99
You are preforming muscle strength testing on a patient presenting with musculoskeletal pain and find that
the patient has complete range of motion with gravity eliminated. Which numeric grade of muscle strength
would you give this patient?
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NR 511 Final Exam
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Latest Verified Exam |
Chamberlain University
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
99 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 99 verified questions and their correct answers, covering advanced practice
nursing topics. It is directly suitable for exam preparation and comprehensive review. Students can
effectively utilize this resource to solidify their understanding and prepare for their final assessments.
CONTENTS
Musculoskeletal & Neurological Disorders Q1–Q20
Gastrointestinal & Genitourinary Systems Q21–Q52
Infectious Diseases & Immunology Q53–Q66
Professional Practice & Education Q67–Q76
Dermatology & Skin Lesions Q77–Q83
Page 1
, Respiratory & Allergic Conditions Q84–Q89
Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders Q90–Q99
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 99
Janet is a 30 year old woman who has been recently diagnosed with a herniated disc at the level of L5-S1. She
is currently in the emergency room with suspician of cauda equna compression. Which of the following is a
sign or symptom of cauda equina compression?
a. gastrocnemius weakness
b. reduced or absent ankle refles
c. numbness of the lateral foot
d. paresthesia of the perineum and buttocks
CORRECT ANSWER
d. paresthesia of the perineum and buttocks
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 99
Which is the differentiating symptom mbetween labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis?
a. symptoms with vestibular neuritis are usually acute in onset, whereas with labyrinthitis the onet is more
gradual
b. hearing loss may be associated with vestibular neuritis, but not with labyrinthitis
c. symptoms with labyrinthitis are usually acute in onset, ,whereas with vesticular neuritis the onset is more
gradual
d. hearing loss may be associated with labyrinthitis ,but not with vestibular neuritis.
CORRECT ANSWER
d. hearing loss may be associated with labyrinthitis ,but not with vestibular neuritis.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 99
The differential diagnosis for vertigo can be classified into which of the following categories:
a. peripheral vestibular disease
b. CNS disorders
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,c. Systemic disorders
d. all of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
d. all of the above
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 99
Sam is a 25-year-old man who has been diagnosed with low back strain based on his history of localized low
back pain and muscle spasm along with a normal neurological examination. As the clinician, you explain to
Sam that low back pain is a diagnosis of exclusion. Which of the following symptoms would alert the clinician
to the more serious finding of a herniated nucleus pulposus or ruptured disc?
a. morning stiffness and limited mobility of the lumbar spine
b. unilateral radicular pain symptoms that extend below the knee and are equal to or greater than the back
pain
c. Fever, chills, and elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate
d. pathologic fractures, severe night pain, weight loss and fatigue
CORRECT ANSWER
b. unilateral radicular pain symptoms that extend below the knee and are equal to or greater than the back pain
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 99
Which of the following is an example of an articular structure
a. bone
b. synovium
c. tendons
d. fascia
CORRECT ANSWER
b. synovium
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 99
Jennifer is an 18-year-old girl who comes to the emergency room after a fall during a soccer game. Jennifer
explains that she fell on her left side and kept her arm out straight to break her fall. She has been experiencing
severe pain and limited range of motion in her left shoulder. The clinician has diagnosed Jennifer with a
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, dislocated shoulder. Which of the following statements are true concerning shoulder dislocation?
a. posterior dislocations are more common than anterior dislocations
b. there is a risk of neurovascular and neurosensory trauma, so the clinician should check for distal pulses
CORRECT ANSWER
b. there is a risk of neurovascular and neurosensory trauma, so the clinician should check for distal pulses
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 99
Which of the following statements is true concerning the management of the client with a herniated disc?
a. muscle relaxants and narcotics can be used to control moderate pain but should be discontinued after 3
weeks of use
b. an epidural injection is helpful in reducing leg pain that has persisted for at least 3 weeks after the
herniation occurred.
c. intolerable pain for more than 3 months is an indication for surgical intervention
d. all of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
c. intolerable pain for more than 3 months is an indication for surgical intervention
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 99
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 srtucture?
A. Fascia
B. Bone
C. Synovium
D. Tendons
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Synovium
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 99
You are preforming muscle strength testing on a patient presenting with musculoskeletal pain and find that
the patient has complete range of motion with gravity eliminated. Which numeric grade of muscle strength
would you give this patient?
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