NSG 6440 PRACTISE EXAM / QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2023/2024 / GRADED A+
,NSG 6440 PRACTISE EXAM / QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2023/2024 / GRADED A+
The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIV status is
which of the following?
Western blot
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test Viral load - ANSWER-
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful
for evaluating the severity and course of an inflammatory process?
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
White blood cell count Polymorphonuclear cells
C-reactive protein (CRP) - ANSWER-C-reactive protein (CRP)
Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of
which neurotransmitter?
GABA
Acetylcholine
Dopamine
Serotonin - ANSWER-Dopamine
,NSG 6440 PRACTISE EXAM / QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2023/2024 / GRADED A+
Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain and
point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has increased
following a day of gardening one week ago. A physical finding that
differentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral
epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is:
Ecchymosis, edema, and erythema over the lateral epicondyle
Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm
Inability to supinate and pronate the arm
Inability to flex or extend the elbow against resistance - ANSWER-
Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm
Which of the following statements concerning the
musculoskeletal examination is true?
The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared
to the involved side.
The part of the body that is causing the patient pain should be
examined first.
, NSG 6440 PRACTISE EXAM / QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2023/2024 / GRADED A+
When possible, the patient should not be asked to perform active
range-of-motion (ROM) exercises to avoid causing pain.
Radiographs should always be obtained prior to examination so as
not to cause further injury to the patient. - ANSWER-The uninvolved
side should be examined initially and then compared to the involved
side.
Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an
inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain?
Decreased C-reactive protein
Hyperalbuminemia
Morning stiffness
Weight gain - ANSWER-Morning stiffness
Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites?
Dogs
Cats
Humans
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2023/2024 / GRADED A+
,NSG 6440 PRACTISE EXAM / QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2023/2024 / GRADED A+
The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIV status is
which of the following?
Western blot
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test Viral load - ANSWER-
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful
for evaluating the severity and course of an inflammatory process?
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
White blood cell count Polymorphonuclear cells
C-reactive protein (CRP) - ANSWER-C-reactive protein (CRP)
Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of
which neurotransmitter?
GABA
Acetylcholine
Dopamine
Serotonin - ANSWER-Dopamine
,NSG 6440 PRACTISE EXAM / QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2023/2024 / GRADED A+
Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain and
point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has increased
following a day of gardening one week ago. A physical finding that
differentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral
epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is:
Ecchymosis, edema, and erythema over the lateral epicondyle
Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm
Inability to supinate and pronate the arm
Inability to flex or extend the elbow against resistance - ANSWER-
Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm
Which of the following statements concerning the
musculoskeletal examination is true?
The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared
to the involved side.
The part of the body that is causing the patient pain should be
examined first.
, NSG 6440 PRACTISE EXAM / QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2023/2024 / GRADED A+
When possible, the patient should not be asked to perform active
range-of-motion (ROM) exercises to avoid causing pain.
Radiographs should always be obtained prior to examination so as
not to cause further injury to the patient. - ANSWER-The uninvolved
side should be examined initially and then compared to the involved
side.
Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an
inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain?
Decreased C-reactive protein
Hyperalbuminemia
Morning stiffness
Weight gain - ANSWER-Morning stiffness
Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites?
Dogs
Cats
Humans
