NR 565 CEA Preclinical Exam 2026/2027 | Actual
Questions & Verified Answers | Comprehensive
Nursing Review
1. Why is it important to ask about non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
medications in patients with abdominal pain?
These medications can cause gastrointestinal issues that may
mimic or exacerbate serious conditions.
These medications are primarily used for respiratory conditions.
These medications have no side effects.
These medications are unrelated to abdominal pain.
2. What is the expected result of a diaphragmatic excursion test in a
patient with interstitial lung disease?
Decreased diaphragmatic excursion
Increased diaphragmatic excursion
Variable diaphragmatic excursion
Normal diaphragmatic excursion
3. A patient is admitted with 3+ edema in her legs related to right-sided
heart failure. Assessment findings include bounding pulses and crackles
in the lungs. Which of the following is the best indicator that treatment
with diuretics is effective?
Increased appetite
Absence of crackles in the lungs
Weight loss
Increased urine output
,4. What is the purpose of using enoxaparin in conjunction with warfarin for
a patient diagnosed with DVT?
To reduce the risk of bleeding
To replace warfarin completely
To provide immediate anticoagulation until INR is therapeutic
To prevent the formation of new blood clots only
5. Lately, Leroy has been experiencing negative moods and disrupted
sleep. He is also lethargic and finds it difficult to get out of bed.
Changes in the availability of which neurotransmitter is most likely
contributing to Leroy's symptoms?
norepinephrine
serotonin
oxytocin
dopamine
6. Which of the following areas of the body are most often affected by
angioedema? (1) torso (2) hands (3) face (4) genitals
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 4
2, 3, 4
2, 3
7. Describe why the order of inspection, auscultation, palpation, and
percussion is important in assessing abdominal pain.
This order is arbitrary and does not affect the assessment.
This order is used to prioritize treatment over assessment.
, This order is only important for patients with chronic conditions.
This order prevents altering bowel sounds and ensures a
thorough evaluation of the abdomen.
8. Which of these statements made by the patient regarding abdominal
pain would lead the EMT to suspect appendicitis?
"The pain comes and goes and is more noticeable on the left
side of my stomach."
"The stabbing pain started in the right side of my belly and
spread up toward my stomach."
"The pain started around my belly button and slowly spread
down to the right side of my belly."
"I had back pain for about a week, and now the pain is all
throughout my belly."
9. Which medication is used off-label to reduce the occurrence of hot
flashes associated with menopause?
Raloxifene (Evista)
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Triphenylethylene (Tamoxifen)
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
10. What is a common condition associated with nonpitting periorbital
edema and dry, thinned hair?
Hyperthyroidism
Addison's disease
Hypothyroidism
Cushing's syndrome
, 11. What is the first-line treatment for gonorrhea and chlamydia infections?
Doxycycline
Azithromycin
Amoxicillin
Ciprofloxacin
12. A patient with ESRD on dialysis has been receiving erythropoietin for
several weeks. If their hemoglobin level increases from 8 g/dL to 11 g/
dL, what does this indicate about the treatment's effectiveness?
The treatment is effective in increasing red blood cell
production.
The treatment is ineffective and should be discontinued.
The treatment has caused an adverse reaction.
The treatment has no impact on hemoglobin levels.
13. What psychological condition might indicate a lack of motivation in a
patient post-major medical procedure?
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
14. A client has presented with complaints that suggest a gonorrheal
infection. After laboratory test confirm this diagnosis, the nurse
understands that the client should also be treated for:
Syphilis
Chlamydia
Questions & Verified Answers | Comprehensive
Nursing Review
1. Why is it important to ask about non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
medications in patients with abdominal pain?
These medications can cause gastrointestinal issues that may
mimic or exacerbate serious conditions.
These medications are primarily used for respiratory conditions.
These medications have no side effects.
These medications are unrelated to abdominal pain.
2. What is the expected result of a diaphragmatic excursion test in a
patient with interstitial lung disease?
Decreased diaphragmatic excursion
Increased diaphragmatic excursion
Variable diaphragmatic excursion
Normal diaphragmatic excursion
3. A patient is admitted with 3+ edema in her legs related to right-sided
heart failure. Assessment findings include bounding pulses and crackles
in the lungs. Which of the following is the best indicator that treatment
with diuretics is effective?
Increased appetite
Absence of crackles in the lungs
Weight loss
Increased urine output
,4. What is the purpose of using enoxaparin in conjunction with warfarin for
a patient diagnosed with DVT?
To reduce the risk of bleeding
To replace warfarin completely
To provide immediate anticoagulation until INR is therapeutic
To prevent the formation of new blood clots only
5. Lately, Leroy has been experiencing negative moods and disrupted
sleep. He is also lethargic and finds it difficult to get out of bed.
Changes in the availability of which neurotransmitter is most likely
contributing to Leroy's symptoms?
norepinephrine
serotonin
oxytocin
dopamine
6. Which of the following areas of the body are most often affected by
angioedema? (1) torso (2) hands (3) face (4) genitals
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 4
2, 3, 4
2, 3
7. Describe why the order of inspection, auscultation, palpation, and
percussion is important in assessing abdominal pain.
This order is arbitrary and does not affect the assessment.
This order is used to prioritize treatment over assessment.
, This order is only important for patients with chronic conditions.
This order prevents altering bowel sounds and ensures a
thorough evaluation of the abdomen.
8. Which of these statements made by the patient regarding abdominal
pain would lead the EMT to suspect appendicitis?
"The pain comes and goes and is more noticeable on the left
side of my stomach."
"The stabbing pain started in the right side of my belly and
spread up toward my stomach."
"The pain started around my belly button and slowly spread
down to the right side of my belly."
"I had back pain for about a week, and now the pain is all
throughout my belly."
9. Which medication is used off-label to reduce the occurrence of hot
flashes associated with menopause?
Raloxifene (Evista)
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Triphenylethylene (Tamoxifen)
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
10. What is a common condition associated with nonpitting periorbital
edema and dry, thinned hair?
Hyperthyroidism
Addison's disease
Hypothyroidism
Cushing's syndrome
, 11. What is the first-line treatment for gonorrhea and chlamydia infections?
Doxycycline
Azithromycin
Amoxicillin
Ciprofloxacin
12. A patient with ESRD on dialysis has been receiving erythropoietin for
several weeks. If their hemoglobin level increases from 8 g/dL to 11 g/
dL, what does this indicate about the treatment's effectiveness?
The treatment is effective in increasing red blood cell
production.
The treatment is ineffective and should be discontinued.
The treatment has caused an adverse reaction.
The treatment has no impact on hemoglobin levels.
13. What psychological condition might indicate a lack of motivation in a
patient post-major medical procedure?
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
14. A client has presented with complaints that suggest a gonorrheal
infection. After laboratory test confirm this diagnosis, the nurse
understands that the client should also be treated for:
Syphilis
Chlamydia
