NR 601 WEEK 4 MIDTERM 2026
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT SCRIPT
SOLVED QUESTIONS ANSWERS UPDATED
REVIEW SET
◉ Statement about OA.
Answer: It affects primarily weight-bearing joints
◉ Most reliable diagnostic test for OA.
Answer: Synovial fluid analysis
◉ Impact of feeding gastrostomy tubes at end-of-life Alzheimer's
patients.
Answer: Associated with aspiration pneumonia
◉ Nutritional indicator not indicating poor nutritional status in the
elderly.
Answer: BMI 25
◉ Pain caused by OA of cervical and lumbar spine.
Answer: Not related to crystal deposition
, ◉ Valuable diagnostic study for differentiating OA from other
conditions.
Answer: Synovial fluid analysis
◉ Distinguishable gait in patients with OA of hip and knee.
Answer: Antalgic gait
◉ Pain associated with OA.
Answer: Begins upon arising and after prolonged weight bearing
and/or use of the joint
◉ Clinical findings common in patients with PMR.
Answer: Normochromic, normocytic anemia and thrombocytosis
◉ Symptoms indicative of GCA and PMR.
Answer: Scalp tenderness and aching in shoulder and pelvic girdle
◉ Time since last physical exam and labs for PMR patient.
Answer: 2 years
◉ Response to loose stools after taking metformin.
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT SCRIPT
SOLVED QUESTIONS ANSWERS UPDATED
REVIEW SET
◉ Statement about OA.
Answer: It affects primarily weight-bearing joints
◉ Most reliable diagnostic test for OA.
Answer: Synovial fluid analysis
◉ Impact of feeding gastrostomy tubes at end-of-life Alzheimer's
patients.
Answer: Associated with aspiration pneumonia
◉ Nutritional indicator not indicating poor nutritional status in the
elderly.
Answer: BMI 25
◉ Pain caused by OA of cervical and lumbar spine.
Answer: Not related to crystal deposition
, ◉ Valuable diagnostic study for differentiating OA from other
conditions.
Answer: Synovial fluid analysis
◉ Distinguishable gait in patients with OA of hip and knee.
Answer: Antalgic gait
◉ Pain associated with OA.
Answer: Begins upon arising and after prolonged weight bearing
and/or use of the joint
◉ Clinical findings common in patients with PMR.
Answer: Normochromic, normocytic anemia and thrombocytosis
◉ Symptoms indicative of GCA and PMR.
Answer: Scalp tenderness and aching in shoulder and pelvic girdle
◉ Time since last physical exam and labs for PMR patient.
Answer: 2 years
◉ Response to loose stools after taking metformin.
