NURS 511 FINAL EXAM REVIEW AND BEST PRACTICE 100 QUESTIONS
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Janet is a 30 year old woman who has been recently diagnosed with a herniated disc at the level of L5-
S1. She is currently in the emergency room with suspician of cauda equna compression. Which of the
following is a sign or symptom of cauda equina compression?
a. gastrocnemius weakness
b. reduced or absent ankle refles
c. numbness of the lateral foot
d. paresthesia of the perineum and buttocks - correct answer -d. paresthesia of the perineum and
buttocks
The patient has acute pancreatitis with 7 of the diagnostic criteria from Ranson's Criteria. In order to
plan care, the clinician understands that this criteria score has which of the following meanings?
a. a high mortality rate
b. an increased chance of recurrence
c. 7% chance of the disease becoming chronic
d. all of the above - correct answer -a. a high mortality rate
Reuben, age 24, has HIV and just had a routine viral load test done. The results show a falling viral
load What does this indicate
a. a favorable diagnostic trend
b. disease progression
c. the need to be more aggressive with Reuben's medications
d. the eradication of the HIV - correct answer -a. a favorable diagnostic trend
Which is the differentiating symptom mbetween labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis?
a. symptoms with vestibular neuritis are usually acute in onset, whereas with labyrinthitis the onet is
more gradual
b. hearing loss may be associated with vestibular neuritis, but not with labyrinthitis
,c. symptoms with labyrinthitis are usually acute in onset, ,whereas with vesticular neuritis the onset is
more gradual
d. hearing loss may be associated with labyrinthitis ,but not with vestibular neuritis. - correct answer -d.
hearing loss may be associated with labyrinthitis ,but not with vestibular neuritis.
The clinican has instructed Sam, a 25 year old patient with low back strain, to use NSAID's to manage
his symptoms of pain and discomfort. Which of the following statements would be most appropriate
withn teaching sam about the use of NSAID' to manage his pain
a. you should start with the lowest dose that is effective in managing your pain because long term use of
NSAIDS can result in gastrointestinal (GI) disorders such as ulcers and hemmorhage
b. you should start with the lowest dose that is effective in managing your pain in order to avoid
developing tolerance to the medication
c. you should take the maximum recommended dose of NSAID's so that you will not need to take
narcotics to control your pain - correct answer -a. you should start with the lowest dose that is effective
in managing your pain because long term use of NSAIDS can result in gastrointestinal (GI) disorders such
as ulcers and hemmorhage
Which of the following patients are at risk for developing urinary tract cancer?
a. the 45 year old woman who is 100 pounds overweight
b. the 78 year old man who smokes three packs of cigarettes a day
c. the 84 year old man who worked in the asbestos mines
d. all of the above - correct answer -d. all of the above
The clinician is caring for Diane, a 22 year old woman who presents with an injured ankle. Diane asks
if she will need an x-ray. The clinician explains to Diane that an x-ray is not always necessary for an
injured ankle and that the decision to obtain radiography is dependent on the exam and Diane's
description of the injury. Which of the following clues in Diane exam or history would alert the
clinician to the need for obtaining radiographs
a. if she was not able to bear weight immediately after the injury
b. if the ankle developed marked swelling and discoloration after the injury
c. if crepitation occurs with palpation or movement of the ankle
d. all of the above - correct answer -d. all of the above
, A patient is seen with a sudden onset of flank pain accompanied by nausea, vomiting and diaphoresis.
In addition to nephrolithasis, which of the following should be added to the list of differential
diagnosis
a. Pancreatitis'
b. peptic ulcer disease
c. diverticulitis
d all of the above - correct answer -d all of the above
Acute angle-closure glaucoma involves a sudden severe rise in intraocular pressure. Which of the
following ranges represents normal intraocular pressure
a. 0 to 7 mmHg
b 8 to 21 mmHg
c. 22 to 40 mmHg
d. 40-80mmHg - correct answer -b 8 to 21 mmHg
A 28 year old patient is seen with complaints of diarrhea. Which of the following questions would help
the clinician establish the diagnosis of irratible bowel syndrome?
a. Feels relief after a bowel movement
b. sometimes is constipated
c. does not defecate in the middle of the night
d. all of the above - correct answer -d. all of the above
The presence of hairy leukoplakia in a person with no other symptoms of immune suppression is
strongly suggestive of which type of infection?
a. HSV Type 2
b HIV
c Pneumonia
d. Syphilis - correct answer -b HIV
Mrs. Gary is a 55 year old woman who presents with tightness, pain and limited movement in her
right shoulder. She denies any history of trauma. Her exam reveals a 75% reduction in both active and
AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2026 LATEST EDITION GUARANTEE A+
GRADE
Janet is a 30 year old woman who has been recently diagnosed with a herniated disc at the level of L5-
S1. She is currently in the emergency room with suspician of cauda equna compression. Which of the
following is a sign or symptom of cauda equina compression?
a. gastrocnemius weakness
b. reduced or absent ankle refles
c. numbness of the lateral foot
d. paresthesia of the perineum and buttocks - correct answer -d. paresthesia of the perineum and
buttocks
The patient has acute pancreatitis with 7 of the diagnostic criteria from Ranson's Criteria. In order to
plan care, the clinician understands that this criteria score has which of the following meanings?
a. a high mortality rate
b. an increased chance of recurrence
c. 7% chance of the disease becoming chronic
d. all of the above - correct answer -a. a high mortality rate
Reuben, age 24, has HIV and just had a routine viral load test done. The results show a falling viral
load What does this indicate
a. a favorable diagnostic trend
b. disease progression
c. the need to be more aggressive with Reuben's medications
d. the eradication of the HIV - correct answer -a. a favorable diagnostic trend
Which is the differentiating symptom mbetween labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis?
a. symptoms with vestibular neuritis are usually acute in onset, whereas with labyrinthitis the onet is
more gradual
b. hearing loss may be associated with vestibular neuritis, but not with labyrinthitis
,c. symptoms with labyrinthitis are usually acute in onset, ,whereas with vesticular neuritis the onset is
more gradual
d. hearing loss may be associated with labyrinthitis ,but not with vestibular neuritis. - correct answer -d.
hearing loss may be associated with labyrinthitis ,but not with vestibular neuritis.
The clinican has instructed Sam, a 25 year old patient with low back strain, to use NSAID's to manage
his symptoms of pain and discomfort. Which of the following statements would be most appropriate
withn teaching sam about the use of NSAID' to manage his pain
a. you should start with the lowest dose that is effective in managing your pain because long term use of
NSAIDS can result in gastrointestinal (GI) disorders such as ulcers and hemmorhage
b. you should start with the lowest dose that is effective in managing your pain in order to avoid
developing tolerance to the medication
c. you should take the maximum recommended dose of NSAID's so that you will not need to take
narcotics to control your pain - correct answer -a. you should start with the lowest dose that is effective
in managing your pain because long term use of NSAIDS can result in gastrointestinal (GI) disorders such
as ulcers and hemmorhage
Which of the following patients are at risk for developing urinary tract cancer?
a. the 45 year old woman who is 100 pounds overweight
b. the 78 year old man who smokes three packs of cigarettes a day
c. the 84 year old man who worked in the asbestos mines
d. all of the above - correct answer -d. all of the above
The clinician is caring for Diane, a 22 year old woman who presents with an injured ankle. Diane asks
if she will need an x-ray. The clinician explains to Diane that an x-ray is not always necessary for an
injured ankle and that the decision to obtain radiography is dependent on the exam and Diane's
description of the injury. Which of the following clues in Diane exam or history would alert the
clinician to the need for obtaining radiographs
a. if she was not able to bear weight immediately after the injury
b. if the ankle developed marked swelling and discoloration after the injury
c. if crepitation occurs with palpation or movement of the ankle
d. all of the above - correct answer -d. all of the above
, A patient is seen with a sudden onset of flank pain accompanied by nausea, vomiting and diaphoresis.
In addition to nephrolithasis, which of the following should be added to the list of differential
diagnosis
a. Pancreatitis'
b. peptic ulcer disease
c. diverticulitis
d all of the above - correct answer -d all of the above
Acute angle-closure glaucoma involves a sudden severe rise in intraocular pressure. Which of the
following ranges represents normal intraocular pressure
a. 0 to 7 mmHg
b 8 to 21 mmHg
c. 22 to 40 mmHg
d. 40-80mmHg - correct answer -b 8 to 21 mmHg
A 28 year old patient is seen with complaints of diarrhea. Which of the following questions would help
the clinician establish the diagnosis of irratible bowel syndrome?
a. Feels relief after a bowel movement
b. sometimes is constipated
c. does not defecate in the middle of the night
d. all of the above - correct answer -d. all of the above
The presence of hairy leukoplakia in a person with no other symptoms of immune suppression is
strongly suggestive of which type of infection?
a. HSV Type 2
b HIV
c Pneumonia
d. Syphilis - correct answer -b HIV
Mrs. Gary is a 55 year old woman who presents with tightness, pain and limited movement in her
right shoulder. She denies any history of trauma. Her exam reveals a 75% reduction in both active and
