Drexel NUR 550 Exam 2026/2027 | Nursing
Questions & Verified Answers | Comprehensive
Course Review
1. Which lymph nodes are located just behind the sternocleidomastoid
muscles bilaterally?
Posterior cervical
Submandibular
Tonsillar
Occipital
2. During the physical examination of the head and neck, the nurse
palpates several nodules on the patient's thyroid gland. What would this
finding suggest to the nurse?
Endemic goiter
Metabolic process
Grave's disease
Thyroid cancer
3. Which of the following is considered a risk factor for melanoma?
Dark hair
Age
Fair skin
Male gender
4. A patient presents with pain at the volar wrist, numbness and tingling in
the thumb, index, and middle fingers and difficulty with fine motor tasks
such as buttoning and tying shoes. Which of the below nerves is the
,most likely nerve compressed with this presentation of symptoms?
, Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
5. Why might it be considered unnecessary to always follow specific
questions during a patient's thought content assessment?
Patients prefer structured interviews over open-ended
discussions.
Specific questions are always necessary to ensure thoroughness.
Flexibility in questioning allows for a more natural conversation
and can yield more accurate insights.
Following specific questions helps to avoid confusion.
6. In a clinical scenario where a patient presents with dizziness and
difficulty coordinating movements, which area of the nervous system
should be assessed for potential dysfunction?
Sensory system
Cerebellar system
Vestibular system
Motor system
7. A patient presents with hand pain and reports that symptoms worsen
when using a computer. Based on this information, what would be the
most appropriate initial assessment to determine if carpal tunnel
syndrome is present?
Conduct a full neurological examination of the lower limbs.
Perform a Phalen's test to assess for symptoms of median
nerve compression.
, Order an MRI of the wrist to visualize the carpal tunnel.
Assess the patient's grip strength using a dynamometer.
8. What is a disorder marked by haunting memories, nightmares, social
withdrawal, and jump anxiety that lingers four or more weeks after a
traumatic experience?
Major Depressive Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Schizophrenia
9. A 3-year-old child is brought to the clinic by their parent due to
complaints of ear pain and fever. The parent reports that the child has
been irritable and pulling at their ear. On examination, the child has a
fever of 38.5°C (101.3°F), and the left tympanic membrane is
erythematous, bulging, and immobile. There is also mild fluid behind the
eardrum.
Otitis Media
pneumonia
Necrotizing Otitis Externa
tinnitus
10. A nurse is caring for a patient with newly diagnosed hypothyroidism.
What skin assessment might be expected?
Cold and clammy skin
Rough, dry skin
Increased hair growth
Smooth, flushed skin
Questions & Verified Answers | Comprehensive
Course Review
1. Which lymph nodes are located just behind the sternocleidomastoid
muscles bilaterally?
Posterior cervical
Submandibular
Tonsillar
Occipital
2. During the physical examination of the head and neck, the nurse
palpates several nodules on the patient's thyroid gland. What would this
finding suggest to the nurse?
Endemic goiter
Metabolic process
Grave's disease
Thyroid cancer
3. Which of the following is considered a risk factor for melanoma?
Dark hair
Age
Fair skin
Male gender
4. A patient presents with pain at the volar wrist, numbness and tingling in
the thumb, index, and middle fingers and difficulty with fine motor tasks
such as buttoning and tying shoes. Which of the below nerves is the
,most likely nerve compressed with this presentation of symptoms?
, Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
5. Why might it be considered unnecessary to always follow specific
questions during a patient's thought content assessment?
Patients prefer structured interviews over open-ended
discussions.
Specific questions are always necessary to ensure thoroughness.
Flexibility in questioning allows for a more natural conversation
and can yield more accurate insights.
Following specific questions helps to avoid confusion.
6. In a clinical scenario where a patient presents with dizziness and
difficulty coordinating movements, which area of the nervous system
should be assessed for potential dysfunction?
Sensory system
Cerebellar system
Vestibular system
Motor system
7. A patient presents with hand pain and reports that symptoms worsen
when using a computer. Based on this information, what would be the
most appropriate initial assessment to determine if carpal tunnel
syndrome is present?
Conduct a full neurological examination of the lower limbs.
Perform a Phalen's test to assess for symptoms of median
nerve compression.
, Order an MRI of the wrist to visualize the carpal tunnel.
Assess the patient's grip strength using a dynamometer.
8. What is a disorder marked by haunting memories, nightmares, social
withdrawal, and jump anxiety that lingers four or more weeks after a
traumatic experience?
Major Depressive Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Schizophrenia
9. A 3-year-old child is brought to the clinic by their parent due to
complaints of ear pain and fever. The parent reports that the child has
been irritable and pulling at their ear. On examination, the child has a
fever of 38.5°C (101.3°F), and the left tympanic membrane is
erythematous, bulging, and immobile. There is also mild fluid behind the
eardrum.
Otitis Media
pneumonia
Necrotizing Otitis Externa
tinnitus
10. A nurse is caring for a patient with newly diagnosed hypothyroidism.
What skin assessment might be expected?
Cold and clammy skin
Rough, dry skin
Increased hair growth
Smooth, flushed skin
