NURS 5220 Exam #1 Module 2 Ch 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15,
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A "rubbing" that can be felt and heard is most closely associated with:
A. pleurisy.
B. pneumonia.
C. emphysema.
D. asthma. - CORRECT ANSWER: A: CorrectPleurisy is an inflammatory process involving the
visceral and parietal pleura characterized by patients reporting subjective rubbing of the pleural
surfaces.
A 2-month-old infant is brought to the clinic for immunizations. The examiner palpates enlarged
inguinal nodes. What additional finding might explain the enlarged nodes?
A. The mother reports that the infant suffers from colic.
B. The infant's length and weight are above the 85th percentile.
C. The infant has a severe diaper rash.
D. A port wine stain is present on the infant's left thigh. - CORRECT ANSWER: C;
CorrectEnlargement of the inguinal nodes suggests infection or metastatic carcinoma in the
associated anatomic area.
A 6-month-old infant is brought to the clinic for immunizations. While examining the baby, the
examiner notes that the anterior fontanel has not closed. What is the significance of this finding?
A. This indicates a slight developmental delay.
,B. This suggests a nutritional deficiency.
C. This is consistent with hydrocephaly.
D. This is a normal finding. - CORRECT ANSWER: D: CorrectThe posterior fontanel usually
closes by 2 months of age and the anterior fontanel by 12 to 15 months of age.
A 6-year-old girl has freckles over her nose and cheeks. The examiner will recall that freckles are
a type of:
A. macule.
B. papule.
C. nodule.
D. patch. - CORRECT ANSWER: A:correctA macule is a flat, circumscribed area that is a
change in the color of the skin usually less than 1 cm in diameter. Freckles, flat moles, petechiae,
and measles are examples of macules.
A 19-year-old man has a severe infection involving the fifth digit of the right hand. Where should
the examiner expect to palpate enlarged and tender lymph nodes?
A. Radial aspect of the wrist
B. Palmar aspect of the hand
C. Medial epicondyle of the humerus
D. Left lower neck - CORRECT ANSWER: C: CorrectThe epitrochlear lymph nodes drain the
hand and lower arm. These nodes are located at the elbow in the groove between the biceps and
triceps muscles proximal and slightly anterior to the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
A 22-year-old college student presents for a routine physical examination. Which finding would
you expect on examination of the student's thyroid gland?
A. The gland decreases when the student swallows.
B. The right lobe is about a quarter larger than the left.
,C. A soft rushing sound is heard on auscultation of the gland.
D. The glandular tissue feels gritty but free of nodules. - CORRECT ANSWER: B; CorrectThe
thyroid at its broadest dimension is approximately 4 cm, and the right lobe is often 25% larger
than the left.
A 45-year-old man tells you that he often has headaches in the evening that feel like a band is
being tightened around his head. These characteristics are indicative of which type of headache?
A. Classic migraine
B. Cluster
C. Tension
D. Hypertensive - CORRECT ANSWER: C; CorrectMuscular tension headaches can occur at
anytime but usually present in the afternoon or evening. Patients often report bandlike
constriction with stress, anger, or bruxism.
A condition that results in progressive ischemia caused by insufficient perfusion is referred to as:
A. Raynaud phenomenon.
B. peripheral atherosclerotic disease.
C. venous thrombosis.
D. arterial aneurysm. - CORRECT ANSWER: B: CorrectIn peripheral atherosclerotic disease,
atherosclerotic plaques narrow arterial channels resulting in decreased blood flow to tissues and
resultant tissue ischemia.
A disruption to the flow of blood into, through, or out of the heart produces which cardiac
sound?
A. Protodiastolic gallop
B. Friction rub
C. Extra heart sound (S3/S4)
, D. Murmur - CORRECT ANSWER: D: CorrectHeart murmurs are relatively prolonged extra
sounds heard during systole or diastole. They often indicate a problem. Murmurs are caused by
some disruption in the flow of blood into, through, or out of the heart.
A father brings his 3-year-old daughter to your office because she has been wheezing for the past
12 hours. The child has no history of health problems and has had regular well child visits. On
examination, you find that the wheeze is asymmetric. What problem do you suspect?
A. Allergic reaction
B. Foreign body in the respiratory tract
C. Onset of environmentally induced asthma
D. Atypical croup - CORRECT ANSWER: B: CorrectUnilateral or more sharply localized
wheezing or stridor may occur with a foreign body.
A generalized red coloration of the skin that occurs in inflammation or infection is described best
by which of the following terms?
A. Erythroid
B. Erythema
C. Cythemic
D. Ecchymotic - CORRECT ANSWER: B: CorrectErythema is used to describe red or dark pink
coloration of the skin.
A gradual symmetric hair loss in males during adulthood occurs as response to:
A. elevated androgen levels.
B. overactive sebaceous glands in the scalp.
C. endocrine disorders.
D. decreased circulation/nutritional deficiencies. - CORRECT ANSWER: A: CorrectHair
production is one response to changing androgen levels. Genetically predisposed men often
16 NEWEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ BRAND NEW!!
A "rubbing" that can be felt and heard is most closely associated with:
A. pleurisy.
B. pneumonia.
C. emphysema.
D. asthma. - CORRECT ANSWER: A: CorrectPleurisy is an inflammatory process involving the
visceral and parietal pleura characterized by patients reporting subjective rubbing of the pleural
surfaces.
A 2-month-old infant is brought to the clinic for immunizations. The examiner palpates enlarged
inguinal nodes. What additional finding might explain the enlarged nodes?
A. The mother reports that the infant suffers from colic.
B. The infant's length and weight are above the 85th percentile.
C. The infant has a severe diaper rash.
D. A port wine stain is present on the infant's left thigh. - CORRECT ANSWER: C;
CorrectEnlargement of the inguinal nodes suggests infection or metastatic carcinoma in the
associated anatomic area.
A 6-month-old infant is brought to the clinic for immunizations. While examining the baby, the
examiner notes that the anterior fontanel has not closed. What is the significance of this finding?
A. This indicates a slight developmental delay.
,B. This suggests a nutritional deficiency.
C. This is consistent with hydrocephaly.
D. This is a normal finding. - CORRECT ANSWER: D: CorrectThe posterior fontanel usually
closes by 2 months of age and the anterior fontanel by 12 to 15 months of age.
A 6-year-old girl has freckles over her nose and cheeks. The examiner will recall that freckles are
a type of:
A. macule.
B. papule.
C. nodule.
D. patch. - CORRECT ANSWER: A:correctA macule is a flat, circumscribed area that is a
change in the color of the skin usually less than 1 cm in diameter. Freckles, flat moles, petechiae,
and measles are examples of macules.
A 19-year-old man has a severe infection involving the fifth digit of the right hand. Where should
the examiner expect to palpate enlarged and tender lymph nodes?
A. Radial aspect of the wrist
B. Palmar aspect of the hand
C. Medial epicondyle of the humerus
D. Left lower neck - CORRECT ANSWER: C: CorrectThe epitrochlear lymph nodes drain the
hand and lower arm. These nodes are located at the elbow in the groove between the biceps and
triceps muscles proximal and slightly anterior to the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
A 22-year-old college student presents for a routine physical examination. Which finding would
you expect on examination of the student's thyroid gland?
A. The gland decreases when the student swallows.
B. The right lobe is about a quarter larger than the left.
,C. A soft rushing sound is heard on auscultation of the gland.
D. The glandular tissue feels gritty but free of nodules. - CORRECT ANSWER: B; CorrectThe
thyroid at its broadest dimension is approximately 4 cm, and the right lobe is often 25% larger
than the left.
A 45-year-old man tells you that he often has headaches in the evening that feel like a band is
being tightened around his head. These characteristics are indicative of which type of headache?
A. Classic migraine
B. Cluster
C. Tension
D. Hypertensive - CORRECT ANSWER: C; CorrectMuscular tension headaches can occur at
anytime but usually present in the afternoon or evening. Patients often report bandlike
constriction with stress, anger, or bruxism.
A condition that results in progressive ischemia caused by insufficient perfusion is referred to as:
A. Raynaud phenomenon.
B. peripheral atherosclerotic disease.
C. venous thrombosis.
D. arterial aneurysm. - CORRECT ANSWER: B: CorrectIn peripheral atherosclerotic disease,
atherosclerotic plaques narrow arterial channels resulting in decreased blood flow to tissues and
resultant tissue ischemia.
A disruption to the flow of blood into, through, or out of the heart produces which cardiac
sound?
A. Protodiastolic gallop
B. Friction rub
C. Extra heart sound (S3/S4)
, D. Murmur - CORRECT ANSWER: D: CorrectHeart murmurs are relatively prolonged extra
sounds heard during systole or diastole. They often indicate a problem. Murmurs are caused by
some disruption in the flow of blood into, through, or out of the heart.
A father brings his 3-year-old daughter to your office because she has been wheezing for the past
12 hours. The child has no history of health problems and has had regular well child visits. On
examination, you find that the wheeze is asymmetric. What problem do you suspect?
A. Allergic reaction
B. Foreign body in the respiratory tract
C. Onset of environmentally induced asthma
D. Atypical croup - CORRECT ANSWER: B: CorrectUnilateral or more sharply localized
wheezing or stridor may occur with a foreign body.
A generalized red coloration of the skin that occurs in inflammation or infection is described best
by which of the following terms?
A. Erythroid
B. Erythema
C. Cythemic
D. Ecchymotic - CORRECT ANSWER: B: CorrectErythema is used to describe red or dark pink
coloration of the skin.
A gradual symmetric hair loss in males during adulthood occurs as response to:
A. elevated androgen levels.
B. overactive sebaceous glands in the scalp.
C. endocrine disorders.
D. decreased circulation/nutritional deficiencies. - CORRECT ANSWER: A: CorrectHair
production is one response to changing androgen levels. Genetically predisposed men often
