NURS 623 Exam 3
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Simon states that he is worried because he has a bowel movement only every third day. Which
response to best?
A. There is no such thing as a "normal pattern of defecation."
B. The accepted normal bowel pattern for people ages less than 65 years is once daily
C. You should have a bowel movement at least every other day
D. Do not worry. We only get concerned if you have had not had a bowel movement after seven
days. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. There is no such thing as a " normal pattern of defecation."
Sigrid, age 82, has irritable bowel, chronic constipation, and diverticulitis. Which
pharmacological agent do you recommend?
A. Senna cot
B. OTC stool softeners
C. Bulking agents
D. Milk of magnesium - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Bulking agents
,Which hepatic enzyme is increased with viral hepatitis, drug or chemical associated hepatitis or
non alcoholic fatty liver disease?
A. AST
B. BUN
C. ALT
D. CRP - CORRECT ANSWER-C. ALT (Alanine aminotransferase)
ALT usually increases higher than AST by greater than ten times the ULN in what conditions:
A. Alcoholism
B. Viral, drug or chemical associated hepatitis
C. Septicemia
D. HIV/AIDS - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Viral, drug or chemical associated hepatitis
ALT usually increases higher than ALT at 3 times ULN in what conditions:
A. Septicemia
B. HIV/AIDS
C. Non alcoholic fatty liver disease
D. Chronic alcoholism - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Which hepatic enzyme is elevated with alcoholic hepatic injury and in acetaminophen overdose:
A. ALT
B. AST
C. CRP
D. GGT - CORRECT ANSWER-B. AST (Aspartate aminotransferase)
, The AST & ALT levels are markedly elevated over 20 times the ULN in which condition:
A. Liver transplant rejection
B. Hepatitis C exacerbation
C. Acetaminophen overdose
D. Acute liver trauma - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Acetaminophen overdose
AST is usually higher or lower than ALT in alcoholic hepatic injury:
A. AST is higher than ALT
B. ALT is lower than AST - CORRECT ANSWER-A. AST is higher than ALT
Which of the following statements is true regarding the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome?
A. Corticosteroid injections are discourage in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome because
of the risks for median nerve damage, scarring, & infection.
B. Splints are used in carpal tunnel syndrome because they allow for free movement of the
fingers & thumb while maintaining the wrist in a neutral position.
C. The goal of treatment is to prevent flexion & extension movements of the wrist
D. All the answers - CORRECT ANSWER-D. All the answers
During a digital rectal exam on a 75 y/o man, the clinician suspects the patient has prostate
cancer. What physical finding should make the clinician suspicious?
A. A hard irregular gland
B. A tender gland
C. An enlarged rubbery gland
D. A boggy gland - CORRECT ANSWER-A. A hard irregular gland
According to Kubler-Ross the stages of grief occur in which order?
A. Anger, denial, bargaining, acceptance, depression
Practice/Review QUESTIONS
AND VERIFED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
[LATEST] 100% GUARANTEED
PASS
Simon states that he is worried because he has a bowel movement only every third day. Which
response to best?
A. There is no such thing as a "normal pattern of defecation."
B. The accepted normal bowel pattern for people ages less than 65 years is once daily
C. You should have a bowel movement at least every other day
D. Do not worry. We only get concerned if you have had not had a bowel movement after seven
days. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. There is no such thing as a " normal pattern of defecation."
Sigrid, age 82, has irritable bowel, chronic constipation, and diverticulitis. Which
pharmacological agent do you recommend?
A. Senna cot
B. OTC stool softeners
C. Bulking agents
D. Milk of magnesium - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Bulking agents
,Which hepatic enzyme is increased with viral hepatitis, drug or chemical associated hepatitis or
non alcoholic fatty liver disease?
A. AST
B. BUN
C. ALT
D. CRP - CORRECT ANSWER-C. ALT (Alanine aminotransferase)
ALT usually increases higher than AST by greater than ten times the ULN in what conditions:
A. Alcoholism
B. Viral, drug or chemical associated hepatitis
C. Septicemia
D. HIV/AIDS - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Viral, drug or chemical associated hepatitis
ALT usually increases higher than ALT at 3 times ULN in what conditions:
A. Septicemia
B. HIV/AIDS
C. Non alcoholic fatty liver disease
D. Chronic alcoholism - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Which hepatic enzyme is elevated with alcoholic hepatic injury and in acetaminophen overdose:
A. ALT
B. AST
C. CRP
D. GGT - CORRECT ANSWER-B. AST (Aspartate aminotransferase)
, The AST & ALT levels are markedly elevated over 20 times the ULN in which condition:
A. Liver transplant rejection
B. Hepatitis C exacerbation
C. Acetaminophen overdose
D. Acute liver trauma - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Acetaminophen overdose
AST is usually higher or lower than ALT in alcoholic hepatic injury:
A. AST is higher than ALT
B. ALT is lower than AST - CORRECT ANSWER-A. AST is higher than ALT
Which of the following statements is true regarding the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome?
A. Corticosteroid injections are discourage in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome because
of the risks for median nerve damage, scarring, & infection.
B. Splints are used in carpal tunnel syndrome because they allow for free movement of the
fingers & thumb while maintaining the wrist in a neutral position.
C. The goal of treatment is to prevent flexion & extension movements of the wrist
D. All the answers - CORRECT ANSWER-D. All the answers
During a digital rectal exam on a 75 y/o man, the clinician suspects the patient has prostate
cancer. What physical finding should make the clinician suspicious?
A. A hard irregular gland
B. A tender gland
C. An enlarged rubbery gland
D. A boggy gland - CORRECT ANSWER-A. A hard irregular gland
According to Kubler-Ross the stages of grief occur in which order?
A. Anger, denial, bargaining, acceptance, depression
