WALDEN NURS 6501 FINAL EXAM
2026/2027 WITH 137 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+
Which is NOT a common feature of cluster headaches?
Nausea and vomiting are typical accompanying symptoms
What is expected immediately after a patient has body stiffening followed by
rhythmic jerking of the limbs?
Confused and drowsy after the episode
What condition is suggested by shuffling gait, resting tremor, rigidity, and
bradykinesia?
Parkinson disease
Which brain structure is most notably affected by increased cortisol levels in
depression?
Hippocampus
What is a urethral meatus on the dorsal surface of the penis called?
Epispadias
Which condition is NOT classified as a spondyloarthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Which is NOT directly involved in hemostasis?
Erythrocytes
What type of stroke is most likely caused by atrial fibrillation with a left atrial
thrombus?
Embolic stroke
Which statement is NOT true about tension-type headaches?
, Neurologic deficits such as weakness or numbness can occur
What clinical characteristic is most typical of vascular dementia?
Stepwise deterioration in cognitive function
What is the most likely diagnosis for palpitations, trembling, and a sense of
impending doom after starting a new pain medication?
Medication-induced anxiety disorder
What condition is most consistent with gradual memory decline and steadily
progressive executive dysfunction over 2 years?
Alzheimer disease
What is the best response for an infant who weighed 3.5 kg at birth and 5 kg at 6
months?
Weight is appropriate for age
What is a typical headache pattern in hypertensive urgency/emergency?
A dull, bilateral ache, possibly with diminished level of consciousness
What condition is most consistent with low mood most of the day for 2 years?
Persistent depressive disorder
What is TMP-SMX followed by bruising and petechiae most likely due to?
Drug-dependent antibodies that bind to and destroy platelets
What growth pattern is typical during early adolescence?
Rapid increase in height and weight with secondary sexual characteristics
In which Piaget stage is a 6-year-old with magical thinking?
Preoperational stage
During which phase of the menstrual cycle are PMDD symptoms most prominent?
Luteal phase
2026/2027 WITH 137 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+
Which is NOT a common feature of cluster headaches?
Nausea and vomiting are typical accompanying symptoms
What is expected immediately after a patient has body stiffening followed by
rhythmic jerking of the limbs?
Confused and drowsy after the episode
What condition is suggested by shuffling gait, resting tremor, rigidity, and
bradykinesia?
Parkinson disease
Which brain structure is most notably affected by increased cortisol levels in
depression?
Hippocampus
What is a urethral meatus on the dorsal surface of the penis called?
Epispadias
Which condition is NOT classified as a spondyloarthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Which is NOT directly involved in hemostasis?
Erythrocytes
What type of stroke is most likely caused by atrial fibrillation with a left atrial
thrombus?
Embolic stroke
Which statement is NOT true about tension-type headaches?
, Neurologic deficits such as weakness or numbness can occur
What clinical characteristic is most typical of vascular dementia?
Stepwise deterioration in cognitive function
What is the most likely diagnosis for palpitations, trembling, and a sense of
impending doom after starting a new pain medication?
Medication-induced anxiety disorder
What condition is most consistent with gradual memory decline and steadily
progressive executive dysfunction over 2 years?
Alzheimer disease
What is the best response for an infant who weighed 3.5 kg at birth and 5 kg at 6
months?
Weight is appropriate for age
What is a typical headache pattern in hypertensive urgency/emergency?
A dull, bilateral ache, possibly with diminished level of consciousness
What condition is most consistent with low mood most of the day for 2 years?
Persistent depressive disorder
What is TMP-SMX followed by bruising and petechiae most likely due to?
Drug-dependent antibodies that bind to and destroy platelets
What growth pattern is typical during early adolescence?
Rapid increase in height and weight with secondary sexual characteristics
In which Piaget stage is a 6-year-old with magical thinking?
Preoperational stage
During which phase of the menstrual cycle are PMDD symptoms most prominent?
Luteal phase
