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NR511 Exam All quiz Differential
Diagnosis and Primary Care Questions
and Answers (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update)
A 70-year-old patient presents with a complaint of difficulty swallowing, tachycardia, sweating,
and unintentional weight loss. Upon physical exam, the patient is found to have an enlarged
thyroid that has an abnormal contour. Without any further testing, what diagnosis would you
say is the most likely?
Overt hypothyroidism
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Subclinical hyperthyroidism
Nodular goiter
Answer: Nodular goiter
A family practice office for all five of your clinical rotations will guarentee that you will gain the
required pediatric exposure
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
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A maximum of 20 alternative hours can be used as part of the 125 hour practicum requirement
for each clinical course--> T/F - Answer: Fasle- Can use only 15
A negative Prehn sign indicates epididymitis?
True
False
Answer: False
A student "forgets" to document the pediatric encounters for NR511. The student successfully
passed the course and is now in NR601. Because the student passed the course, it is okay to go
back and update the clinical log to reflect the missed documentation encounters?
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
A student may follow a provider who does hospital rounds on their patients for a max of
_____________
A. 15% of their total hours for the term
B. 20% of their total hours for the term
C. 25% of their total hours for the term
D. 30% of their total hours for the term
Answer: C. 25% of their total hours for the term
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A student sees 550 patients for the entire practicum experience. Of these visits, the student
sees the following number of patients according to the age group. This is an example of a well
rounded clinical experience: 2 children less than a year old, ,one child 1-4 years, three children
5-11 years old, five children 12-17 years old, 10 adults 18-39 years old and 529 adults greater
than age 40
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
A useful maneuver test to confirm a cervical spine sprain/pain is:
Spurling's Test
Patrick's Test
Obrien's Test
Neer's Test –
Answer: Spurling's Test
Explanation:
The Spurling's test, also known as the maximal cervical compression test, helps identify nerve
root compression in the cervical spine, a common cause of neck and arm pain. The test involves
extending and rotating the neck to one side and then applying downward pressure on the head.
A positive test, indicated by pain radiating down the arm, suggests nerve root irritation or
compression.
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NR511 Exam All quiz Differential
Diagnosis and Primary Care Questions
and Answers (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update)
A 70-year-old patient presents with a complaint of difficulty swallowing, tachycardia, sweating,
and unintentional weight loss. Upon physical exam, the patient is found to have an enlarged
thyroid that has an abnormal contour. Without any further testing, what diagnosis would you
say is the most likely?
Overt hypothyroidism
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Subclinical hyperthyroidism
Nodular goiter
Answer: Nodular goiter
A family practice office for all five of your clinical rotations will guarentee that you will gain the
required pediatric exposure
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
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A maximum of 20 alternative hours can be used as part of the 125 hour practicum requirement
for each clinical course--> T/F - Answer: Fasle- Can use only 15
A negative Prehn sign indicates epididymitis?
True
False
Answer: False
A student "forgets" to document the pediatric encounters for NR511. The student successfully
passed the course and is now in NR601. Because the student passed the course, it is okay to go
back and update the clinical log to reflect the missed documentation encounters?
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
A student may follow a provider who does hospital rounds on their patients for a max of
_____________
A. 15% of their total hours for the term
B. 20% of their total hours for the term
C. 25% of their total hours for the term
D. 30% of their total hours for the term
Answer: C. 25% of their total hours for the term
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A student sees 550 patients for the entire practicum experience. Of these visits, the student
sees the following number of patients according to the age group. This is an example of a well
rounded clinical experience: 2 children less than a year old, ,one child 1-4 years, three children
5-11 years old, five children 12-17 years old, 10 adults 18-39 years old and 529 adults greater
than age 40
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
A useful maneuver test to confirm a cervical spine sprain/pain is:
Spurling's Test
Patrick's Test
Obrien's Test
Neer's Test –
Answer: Spurling's Test
Explanation:
The Spurling's test, also known as the maximal cervical compression test, helps identify nerve
root compression in the cervical spine, a common cause of neck and arm pain. The test involves
extending and rotating the neck to one side and then applying downward pressure on the head.
A positive test, indicated by pain radiating down the arm, suggests nerve root irritation or
compression.
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