NR 667 CEA FINAL EXAM – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL
DETAILED ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES | GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
CORE DOMAINS*
• Advanced Health Assessment*
• Differential Diagnosis*
• Clinical Decision-Making*
• Diagnostic Testing and Interpretation*
• Pharmacologic Principles*
• Cardiovascular Disorders*
, • Respiratory Disorders*
• Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders*
• Neurologic and Musculoskeletal Disorders*
• Ethics, Legal Standards, and Professional Practice*
INTRODUCTION*
This assessment is designed to evaluate advanced clinical kno
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–50
1. A patient presents with crushing substernal chest pain radiating to the left arm and
jaw. Which action should the clinician prioritize first?
A. Obtain a lipid panel
B. Administer nitroglycerin and obtain an ECG
,C. Schedule a stress test
D. Recommend lifestyle modifications
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Administer nitroglycerin and obtain an ECG
🔴 Explanation: Acute coronary syndrome must be rapidly identified and treated.
Immediate ECG evaluation and symptom management are priorities.
2. Which laboratory value is most consistent with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus?
A. Hemoglobin A1c of 11%
B. Fasting glucose of 85 mg/dL
C. Potassium of 4.0 mEq/L
D. TSH of 2.1 mIU/L
🟢 Correct Answer: A. Hemoglobin A1c of 11%
🔴 Explanation: An A1c above 6.5% indicates diabetes, and 11% reflects significantly poor
glycemic control.
3. A patient with COPD has increasing dyspnea and productive cough. Which finding
suggests an acute exacerbation?
A. Clear lungs bilaterally
B. Bradycardia
, C. Increased sputum production
D. Weight gain of 1 pound
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Increased sputum production
🔴 Explanation: COPD exacerbations commonly present with increased sputum volume,
purulence, and worsening dyspnea.
4. Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for facial sensation?
A. Cranial Nerve VII
B. Cranial Nerve III
C. Cranial Nerve X
D. Cranial Nerve V
🟢 Correct Answer: D. Cranial Nerve V
🔴 Explanation: The trigeminal nerve provides sensory innervation to the face and controls
muscles of mastication.
5. A patient with hypertension should first be counseled regarding which lifestyle
modification?
A. Increased sodium intake
B. Sedentary activity
DETAILED ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES | GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
CORE DOMAINS*
• Advanced Health Assessment*
• Differential Diagnosis*
• Clinical Decision-Making*
• Diagnostic Testing and Interpretation*
• Pharmacologic Principles*
• Cardiovascular Disorders*
, • Respiratory Disorders*
• Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders*
• Neurologic and Musculoskeletal Disorders*
• Ethics, Legal Standards, and Professional Practice*
INTRODUCTION*
This assessment is designed to evaluate advanced clinical kno
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–50
1. A patient presents with crushing substernal chest pain radiating to the left arm and
jaw. Which action should the clinician prioritize first?
A. Obtain a lipid panel
B. Administer nitroglycerin and obtain an ECG
,C. Schedule a stress test
D. Recommend lifestyle modifications
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Administer nitroglycerin and obtain an ECG
🔴 Explanation: Acute coronary syndrome must be rapidly identified and treated.
Immediate ECG evaluation and symptom management are priorities.
2. Which laboratory value is most consistent with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus?
A. Hemoglobin A1c of 11%
B. Fasting glucose of 85 mg/dL
C. Potassium of 4.0 mEq/L
D. TSH of 2.1 mIU/L
🟢 Correct Answer: A. Hemoglobin A1c of 11%
🔴 Explanation: An A1c above 6.5% indicates diabetes, and 11% reflects significantly poor
glycemic control.
3. A patient with COPD has increasing dyspnea and productive cough. Which finding
suggests an acute exacerbation?
A. Clear lungs bilaterally
B. Bradycardia
, C. Increased sputum production
D. Weight gain of 1 pound
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Increased sputum production
🔴 Explanation: COPD exacerbations commonly present with increased sputum volume,
purulence, and worsening dyspnea.
4. Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for facial sensation?
A. Cranial Nerve VII
B. Cranial Nerve III
C. Cranial Nerve X
D. Cranial Nerve V
🟢 Correct Answer: D. Cranial Nerve V
🔴 Explanation: The trigeminal nerve provides sensory innervation to the face and controls
muscles of mastication.
5. A patient with hypertension should first be counseled regarding which lifestyle
modification?
A. Increased sodium intake
B. Sedentary activity
