Nurs 5463 Test 1 Exam Latest 2026/2027 Questions
and Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
What does dullness indicate on an abd exam? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ascites
Most common cause of syncope - CORRECT ANSWER-vagal response
"The worst headache of my life" - CORRECT ANSWER-subarachnoid
hemorrhage
Work-up if presenting with HA and known hx of HA? - CORRECT ANSWER-No
w/u needed unless new/worsening s/s
What labs do you need for HA with scalp tenderness or suspected arteritis? -
CORRECT ANSWER-ESR or CRP
Labs for suspected vasculitis - CORRECT ANSWER-ANA, ANCA
Onset of migraines after age 50 need - CORRECT ANSWER-MRI brain
, primary team goes off duty and on-call team comes on - CORRECT ANSWER-
shift change
Atypical s/s of AMI in older adults - CORRECT ANSWER-diaphoresis, SOB, N/V,
AMS, syncope
What differential diagnoses are most important when presenting with chest pain?
- CORRECT ANSWER-AMI, PE, PTX, aortic dissection, esophageal rupture
What is considered ST elevation in men and women? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Men = 2mm
Women = 1.5mm
OR new LBBB in 2 leads
Which troponin is more specific? I or T? - CORRECT ANSWER-Troponin I is
more specific
How often to check troponins? - CORRECT ANSWER-Q6h
What 2 things can exclude PE? - CORRECT ANSWER-Negative DDIMER & low
Wells score
and Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
What does dullness indicate on an abd exam? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ascites
Most common cause of syncope - CORRECT ANSWER-vagal response
"The worst headache of my life" - CORRECT ANSWER-subarachnoid
hemorrhage
Work-up if presenting with HA and known hx of HA? - CORRECT ANSWER-No
w/u needed unless new/worsening s/s
What labs do you need for HA with scalp tenderness or suspected arteritis? -
CORRECT ANSWER-ESR or CRP
Labs for suspected vasculitis - CORRECT ANSWER-ANA, ANCA
Onset of migraines after age 50 need - CORRECT ANSWER-MRI brain
, primary team goes off duty and on-call team comes on - CORRECT ANSWER-
shift change
Atypical s/s of AMI in older adults - CORRECT ANSWER-diaphoresis, SOB, N/V,
AMS, syncope
What differential diagnoses are most important when presenting with chest pain?
- CORRECT ANSWER-AMI, PE, PTX, aortic dissection, esophageal rupture
What is considered ST elevation in men and women? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Men = 2mm
Women = 1.5mm
OR new LBBB in 2 leads
Which troponin is more specific? I or T? - CORRECT ANSWER-Troponin I is
more specific
How often to check troponins? - CORRECT ANSWER-Q6h
What 2 things can exclude PE? - CORRECT ANSWER-Negative DDIMER & low
Wells score
