NR 511 MIDTERM EXAM BUNDLE
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS &
PRIMARY CARE PRACTICUM 3
COMPLETE EXAM SETS 200+
QUESTIONS 2026 EDITION
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the BEST answer for each
question. Each question includes
the correct answer and a detailed rationale for study
purposes.
EXAM BLUEPRINT (NR 511 Midterm - Weeks 1-
4):
- Diagnostic Reasoning & Clinical Decision-Making
- History Taking & Physical Examination
Techniques
- Differential Diagnosis Formulation
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,- Diagnostic Testing & Predictive Values
- Pharmacology & Therapeutics
- Billing, Coding, & Reimbursement (ICD-10, CPT,
E&M)
- Evidence-Based Practice & Clinical Guidelines
- Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
- Documentation & SOAP Notes
- SNAPPS Presentation Method
- Common Primary Care Presentations by Body
System
SECTION 1: DIAGNOSTIC REASONING &
CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING (Questions 1-35)
Q1. A 42-year-old woman presents with fatigue and
intermittent abdominal
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,discomfort. As you begin her visit, you ask her to
describe when the
discomfort started, what makes it better or worse,
and how long each episode
lasts. Which component of the patient history are
you gathering?
A) Functional health patterns
B) Review of systems
C) History of present illness using OLDCARTS
D) Past medical history
Answer: C
Explanation: The History of Present Illness (HPI)
should be a detailed,
focused breakdown of the chief complaint using
OLDCARTS (Onset, Location,
3
, Duration, Characteristics, Aggravating factors,
Relieving factors, Treatments,
Severity) .
Q2. A 55-year-old man reports "I've had burning in
my chest after meals for
3 months." You note his BMI, blood pressure, and an
abnormal abdominal exam.
Which piece of information is SUBJECTIVE data?
A) BMI 31 kg/m²
B) Blood pressure 152/88 mm Hg
C) Epigastric tenderness to palpation
D) Burning in his chest after meals for 3 months
Answer: D
Explanation: Subjective data are what the patient
reports, including the
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CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS &
PRIMARY CARE PRACTICUM 3
COMPLETE EXAM SETS 200+
QUESTIONS 2026 EDITION
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the BEST answer for each
question. Each question includes
the correct answer and a detailed rationale for study
purposes.
EXAM BLUEPRINT (NR 511 Midterm - Weeks 1-
4):
- Diagnostic Reasoning & Clinical Decision-Making
- History Taking & Physical Examination
Techniques
- Differential Diagnosis Formulation
1
,- Diagnostic Testing & Predictive Values
- Pharmacology & Therapeutics
- Billing, Coding, & Reimbursement (ICD-10, CPT,
E&M)
- Evidence-Based Practice & Clinical Guidelines
- Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
- Documentation & SOAP Notes
- SNAPPS Presentation Method
- Common Primary Care Presentations by Body
System
SECTION 1: DIAGNOSTIC REASONING &
CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING (Questions 1-35)
Q1. A 42-year-old woman presents with fatigue and
intermittent abdominal
2
,discomfort. As you begin her visit, you ask her to
describe when the
discomfort started, what makes it better or worse,
and how long each episode
lasts. Which component of the patient history are
you gathering?
A) Functional health patterns
B) Review of systems
C) History of present illness using OLDCARTS
D) Past medical history
Answer: C
Explanation: The History of Present Illness (HPI)
should be a detailed,
focused breakdown of the chief complaint using
OLDCARTS (Onset, Location,
3
, Duration, Characteristics, Aggravating factors,
Relieving factors, Treatments,
Severity) .
Q2. A 55-year-old man reports "I've had burning in
my chest after meals for
3 months." You note his BMI, blood pressure, and an
abnormal abdominal exam.
Which piece of information is SUBJECTIVE data?
A) BMI 31 kg/m²
B) Blood pressure 152/88 mm Hg
C) Epigastric tenderness to palpation
D) Burning in his chest after meals for 3 months
Answer: D
Explanation: Subjective data are what the patient
reports, including the
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