NURS 6531 week 10 KC
A 72 year old patient exhibits sudden onset of fluctuating restlessness, agitation, confusion, and
impaired attention. This is accompanied by visual hallucinations and sleep disturbance. What is
the most likely cause of this behavior? NRNP - 6531 Week 10 Knowledge Check Adv Practice
Care of Adults Across the Lifespan
a.
Dementia
b.
Delirium
c.
Medication reaction
d.
Depression - ANS B. Delirium
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain:
a.
Routinely after 3 weeks of low back pain symptoms.
b.
To screen for spondylolithiasis in patients less than 20 years of age with 2 weeks of more of low
back pain.
c.
When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda equina, or infection.
d.
As a part of a pre-employment physical when heavy lifting is included in the job description. -
ANS C. When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda equina, or
infection
A 26 year old female presents with elbow pain that is described as aching and burning. There is
point tenderness along the lateral aspect of the elbow and painful passive flexion and extension.
She reports she has been playing tennis almost daily for the past month. The most likely
diagnosis is:
a.
, Radial tunnel syndrome
b.
Ulnar collateral ligament sprain
c.
Olecranon bursitis
d.
Lateral epicondylitis - ANS D. Lateral epicondylitis
The 4 classic features of Parkinson's disease are:
a.
Mask-like facies, dysarthria, excessive salivation, and dementia.
b.
Tremor at rest, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural disturbances.
c.
Depression, cognitive impairment, constipation and shuffling gait.
d.
Tremor with movement, cogwheeling, repetitive movement, and multi-system atrophy. - ANS B.
Tremors at rest, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural disturbances
The diagnosis which must be considered in a patient who presents with a severe headache of
sudden onset, with neck stiffness and fever, is:
a.
Migraine headache
b.
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
c.
Glaucoma
d.
Meningitis - ANS D. Meningitis
Which of the following set of symptoms should raise suspicion of a brain tumor?
a.
A 72 year old patient exhibits sudden onset of fluctuating restlessness, agitation, confusion, and
impaired attention. This is accompanied by visual hallucinations and sleep disturbance. What is
the most likely cause of this behavior? NRNP - 6531 Week 10 Knowledge Check Adv Practice
Care of Adults Across the Lifespan
a.
Dementia
b.
Delirium
c.
Medication reaction
d.
Depression - ANS B. Delirium
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain:
a.
Routinely after 3 weeks of low back pain symptoms.
b.
To screen for spondylolithiasis in patients less than 20 years of age with 2 weeks of more of low
back pain.
c.
When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda equina, or infection.
d.
As a part of a pre-employment physical when heavy lifting is included in the job description. -
ANS C. When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda equina, or
infection
A 26 year old female presents with elbow pain that is described as aching and burning. There is
point tenderness along the lateral aspect of the elbow and painful passive flexion and extension.
She reports she has been playing tennis almost daily for the past month. The most likely
diagnosis is:
a.
, Radial tunnel syndrome
b.
Ulnar collateral ligament sprain
c.
Olecranon bursitis
d.
Lateral epicondylitis - ANS D. Lateral epicondylitis
The 4 classic features of Parkinson's disease are:
a.
Mask-like facies, dysarthria, excessive salivation, and dementia.
b.
Tremor at rest, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural disturbances.
c.
Depression, cognitive impairment, constipation and shuffling gait.
d.
Tremor with movement, cogwheeling, repetitive movement, and multi-system atrophy. - ANS B.
Tremors at rest, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural disturbances
The diagnosis which must be considered in a patient who presents with a severe headache of
sudden onset, with neck stiffness and fever, is:
a.
Migraine headache
b.
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
c.
Glaucoma
d.
Meningitis - ANS D. Meningitis
Which of the following set of symptoms should raise suspicion of a brain tumor?
a.
