NR 511 Final Exam 2026-2027 Review – 300
Latest Real Test Questions and Correct Answers/
NR 511 Final Exam Prep 2026/ Differential
Diagnosis and Primary Care Practicum
Jennifer is an 18-year-old girl who comes to the emergency room after a fall during
a soccer game. Jennifer explains that she fell on her left side and kept her arm out
straight to break her fall. She has been experiencing severe pain and limited range
of motion in her left shoulder. The clinician has diagnosed Jennifer with a
dislocated shoulder. Which of the following statements are true concerning
shoulder dislocation?
a. posterior dislocations are more common than anterior dislocations
b. there is a risk of neurovascular and neurosensory trauma, so the clinician should
check for distal pulses - ANSWER-b. there is a risk of neurovascular and
neurosensory trauma, so the clinician should check for distal pulses
Which of the following statements is true concerning the management of the client
with a herniated disc?
a. muscle relaxants and narcotics can be used to control moderate pain but should
be discontinued after 3 weeks of use
b. an epidural injection is helpful in reducing leg pain that has persisted for at least
3 weeks after the herniation occurred.
c. intolerable pain for more than 3 months is an indication for surgical intervention
d. all of the above - ANSWER-c. Intolerable pain for more than 3 months is an
indication for surgical intervention
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,Which of the following data are indicative of testicular torsion?
a. absent cremasteric reflux
b. pain relived on testicular elevation
c. testicle very low in the scrotum
d. swollen scrotum with a red dot sign - ANSWER-a. absent cremasteric reflux
Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites?
a. dogs
b. cats
c. humans
d. rodents - ANSWER-a. dogs
Which of the following instructions should be given to a patient with
nephrolithiasis?
a. take ibuprofen 600mg every 8 hours
b. take tums for upset stomach
c. drink more black tea
d. increase intake of vegetables like spinach - ANSWER-a. take ibuprofen 600mg
every 8 hours
HIV infection in young adults aged 21-24 years was 0.1% in the United States in
2004 is an example of ______________
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,A. Prevalence
B. Morbidity
C. Incidence
D. Mortality - ANSWER-A. Prevalence
Which of the following is NOT a secondary prevention measure?
A. Testosterone replacement
B. Testicular self exams
C. Bone density test
D. Perform digital rectal exam (DRE) - ANSWER-A. Testosterone replacement
Drew Brees is scheduled for an acute visit for a skin lesion. After looking at his
lesion, he pulls out a long list of things he wants to discuss. You are 30 minutes
behind on your schedule and you only have 15 minutes for his appointment. Which
of the following is the BEST response for the patient?
A. I see you have a list of concerns and I want to discuss them but my schedule
with only allow for a few items today. Lets look at them together and identify the 3
most important items for you to discuss today, and then we can make a plan to
address the remaining concerns for another visit
B. What would you like to talk about
C. I don't have time for this today - ANSWER-A. I see you have a list of concerns
and I want to discuss them but my schedule with only allow for a few items today.
Lets look at them together and identify the 3 most important items for you to
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, discuss today, and then we can make a plan to address the remaining concerns for
another visit
After 6 months of Synthroid therapy, the clinician should expect which of the
following in the repeat thyroid studies?
a. elevated TSH
b. normal TSH
c. low TSH
d. undetectable TSH - ANSWER-b. normal TSH
The clinician suspects that a client seen in the office has hyperthyroidism. Which
of the following tests should the clinician order on the initial visit?
a. thryoid stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4
b. TSH and thyrotoxin antibodies
•High sensitivity thyroid stimulating hormone TSH and free T4
• Free T4 and serum calcium - ANSWER-a. thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
and free T4
Cat bites are commonly associated with which of the following pathogens?
a. pasteurella multocida
b. vibri vulnificus
c. group B streptococcus
d. Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus - ANSWER-a. Pasteurella multocida
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Latest Real Test Questions and Correct Answers/
NR 511 Final Exam Prep 2026/ Differential
Diagnosis and Primary Care Practicum
Jennifer is an 18-year-old girl who comes to the emergency room after a fall during
a soccer game. Jennifer explains that she fell on her left side and kept her arm out
straight to break her fall. She has been experiencing severe pain and limited range
of motion in her left shoulder. The clinician has diagnosed Jennifer with a
dislocated shoulder. Which of the following statements are true concerning
shoulder dislocation?
a. posterior dislocations are more common than anterior dislocations
b. there is a risk of neurovascular and neurosensory trauma, so the clinician should
check for distal pulses - ANSWER-b. there is a risk of neurovascular and
neurosensory trauma, so the clinician should check for distal pulses
Which of the following statements is true concerning the management of the client
with a herniated disc?
a. muscle relaxants and narcotics can be used to control moderate pain but should
be discontinued after 3 weeks of use
b. an epidural injection is helpful in reducing leg pain that has persisted for at least
3 weeks after the herniation occurred.
c. intolerable pain for more than 3 months is an indication for surgical intervention
d. all of the above - ANSWER-c. Intolerable pain for more than 3 months is an
indication for surgical intervention
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,Which of the following data are indicative of testicular torsion?
a. absent cremasteric reflux
b. pain relived on testicular elevation
c. testicle very low in the scrotum
d. swollen scrotum with a red dot sign - ANSWER-a. absent cremasteric reflux
Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites?
a. dogs
b. cats
c. humans
d. rodents - ANSWER-a. dogs
Which of the following instructions should be given to a patient with
nephrolithiasis?
a. take ibuprofen 600mg every 8 hours
b. take tums for upset stomach
c. drink more black tea
d. increase intake of vegetables like spinach - ANSWER-a. take ibuprofen 600mg
every 8 hours
HIV infection in young adults aged 21-24 years was 0.1% in the United States in
2004 is an example of ______________
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,A. Prevalence
B. Morbidity
C. Incidence
D. Mortality - ANSWER-A. Prevalence
Which of the following is NOT a secondary prevention measure?
A. Testosterone replacement
B. Testicular self exams
C. Bone density test
D. Perform digital rectal exam (DRE) - ANSWER-A. Testosterone replacement
Drew Brees is scheduled for an acute visit for a skin lesion. After looking at his
lesion, he pulls out a long list of things he wants to discuss. You are 30 minutes
behind on your schedule and you only have 15 minutes for his appointment. Which
of the following is the BEST response for the patient?
A. I see you have a list of concerns and I want to discuss them but my schedule
with only allow for a few items today. Lets look at them together and identify the 3
most important items for you to discuss today, and then we can make a plan to
address the remaining concerns for another visit
B. What would you like to talk about
C. I don't have time for this today - ANSWER-A. I see you have a list of concerns
and I want to discuss them but my schedule with only allow for a few items today.
Lets look at them together and identify the 3 most important items for you to
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, discuss today, and then we can make a plan to address the remaining concerns for
another visit
After 6 months of Synthroid therapy, the clinician should expect which of the
following in the repeat thyroid studies?
a. elevated TSH
b. normal TSH
c. low TSH
d. undetectable TSH - ANSWER-b. normal TSH
The clinician suspects that a client seen in the office has hyperthyroidism. Which
of the following tests should the clinician order on the initial visit?
a. thryoid stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4
b. TSH and thyrotoxin antibodies
•High sensitivity thyroid stimulating hormone TSH and free T4
• Free T4 and serum calcium - ANSWER-a. thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
and free T4
Cat bites are commonly associated with which of the following pathogens?
a. pasteurella multocida
b. vibri vulnificus
c. group B streptococcus
d. Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus - ANSWER-a. Pasteurella multocida
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