NR511 CEA Exam Practice Test | Qs & Ans 2026
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1. Which of the following lifestyle changes is an appropriate non-
pharmacological treatment for a patient complaining of heartburn?
Avoid lying down for at least an hour after a meal
Minimize alcohol consumption
Chew and swallow food more quickly
Eat large meals throughout the day
Change diet by eating more citrusy and sugary foods
2. Condyloma acuminatum is caused by which virus?
Varicella-Zoster Virus
Human papilloma virus
Hepatitis B virus
Ebstein-Barr Virus
Herpes Simplex Virus
3. In a clinical scenario, if a patient presents with right upper quadrant pain and a
positive Murphy sign, what would be the most appropriate next step in
management?
Prescribe pain medication
Order an abdominal ultrasound
Refer to a psychiatrist
Perform a colonoscopy
4. In which areas of the body is angioedema most commonly observed?
Face and Lips
, Chest
Isolated to the colon
Anywhere in the enteral tract
5. Describe the typical presentation of angioedema and its common locations
in the body.
Angioedema only affects the colon.
Angioedema typically presents with swelling in the face and lips.
Angioedema occurs anywhere in the enteral tract.
Angioedema is characterized by swelling in the chest area.
6. What is the diagnosis for a patient exhibiting fear of abandonment and recurrent
self-harm?
Reactive attachment disorder
Bipolar disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Seasonal affective disorder
7. A patient presents with a history of asthma and shows a reduced Forced Vital
Capacity on their pulmonary function test. What might this indicate about their
lung condition?
It suggests normal lung function.
It shows an increase in lung capacity.
It indicates a potential heart condition.
It may indicate a restrictive lung disease or a significant asthma
exacerbation.
, 8. A 58-year old smoker underwent major abdominal surgery two days ago. During
the respiratory assessment, the nurse notes he is taking shallow breaths and
breath sounds are decreased in the bases. The best interpretation of these findings
is that the patient is experiencing post op:
*
Atelectasis
Hemorrhage
Pneumonia
Thromboembolism
9. What is the most common location of angioedema
hand
tongue
brain
lips
10. Describe the significance of the point of maximum impulse (PMI) in a
physical examination.
The PMI is the area where heart sounds are the loudest during
auscultation.
The PMI is the point where the heart is located in the chest cavity.
The PMI indicates the location where the heart's contraction is most
forcefully felt, providing insight into cardiac function.
The PMI is used to measure blood pressure in the heart.
11. Which of the following skin lesions is generally considered
precancerous?
Intradermal nevus
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1. Which of the following lifestyle changes is an appropriate non-
pharmacological treatment for a patient complaining of heartburn?
Avoid lying down for at least an hour after a meal
Minimize alcohol consumption
Chew and swallow food more quickly
Eat large meals throughout the day
Change diet by eating more citrusy and sugary foods
2. Condyloma acuminatum is caused by which virus?
Varicella-Zoster Virus
Human papilloma virus
Hepatitis B virus
Ebstein-Barr Virus
Herpes Simplex Virus
3. In a clinical scenario, if a patient presents with right upper quadrant pain and a
positive Murphy sign, what would be the most appropriate next step in
management?
Prescribe pain medication
Order an abdominal ultrasound
Refer to a psychiatrist
Perform a colonoscopy
4. In which areas of the body is angioedema most commonly observed?
Face and Lips
, Chest
Isolated to the colon
Anywhere in the enteral tract
5. Describe the typical presentation of angioedema and its common locations
in the body.
Angioedema only affects the colon.
Angioedema typically presents with swelling in the face and lips.
Angioedema occurs anywhere in the enteral tract.
Angioedema is characterized by swelling in the chest area.
6. What is the diagnosis for a patient exhibiting fear of abandonment and recurrent
self-harm?
Reactive attachment disorder
Bipolar disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Seasonal affective disorder
7. A patient presents with a history of asthma and shows a reduced Forced Vital
Capacity on their pulmonary function test. What might this indicate about their
lung condition?
It suggests normal lung function.
It shows an increase in lung capacity.
It indicates a potential heart condition.
It may indicate a restrictive lung disease or a significant asthma
exacerbation.
, 8. A 58-year old smoker underwent major abdominal surgery two days ago. During
the respiratory assessment, the nurse notes he is taking shallow breaths and
breath sounds are decreased in the bases. The best interpretation of these findings
is that the patient is experiencing post op:
*
Atelectasis
Hemorrhage
Pneumonia
Thromboembolism
9. What is the most common location of angioedema
hand
tongue
brain
lips
10. Describe the significance of the point of maximum impulse (PMI) in a
physical examination.
The PMI is the area where heart sounds are the loudest during
auscultation.
The PMI is the point where the heart is located in the chest cavity.
The PMI indicates the location where the heart's contraction is most
forcefully felt, providing insight into cardiac function.
The PMI is used to measure blood pressure in the heart.
11. Which of the following skin lesions is generally considered
precancerous?
Intradermal nevus
