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Nu 518 Exam 1
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NU 518 EXAM 1 Question Bank
A 55-year-old bookkeeper comes to your office for a routine visit. You note that on
a previous
visit for treatment of contact dermatitis, her blood pressure was elevated. She does
not have prior elevated readings and her family history is negative for
hypertension. You measure her blood pressure in your office today. Which of the
following factors can result in a false high reading?
A) Blood pressure cuff is tightly fitted.
B) Patient is seated quietly for 10 minutes prior to measurement.
C) Blood pressure is measured on a bare arm.
D) Patient's arm is resting, supported by your arm at her mid-chest level as you
stand to measure the blood pressure. - ANSWER: A
A 49-year-old truck driver comes to the emergency room for shortness of breath
and swelling
in his ankles. He is diagnosed with congestive heart failure and admitted to the
hospital. You are
the student assigned to do the patient's complete history and physical examination.
When you
palpate the pulse, what do you expect to feel?
A) Large amplitude, forceful
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B) Small amplitude, weak
C) Normal
D) Bigeminal - ANSWER: B
An 18-year-old college freshman presents to the clinic for evaluation of
gastroenteritis. You
measure the patient's temperature and it is 104 degrees Fahrenheit. What type of
pulse would you expect to feel during his initial examination?
A) Large amplitude, forceful
B) Small amplitude, weak
C) Normal
D) Bigeminal - ANSWER: A
. A 25-year-old type 1 diabetic clerk presents to the emergency room with
shortness of breath and states that his blood sugar was 605 at home. You diagnose
the patient with diabetic
ketoacidosis. What is the expected pattern of breathing?
A) Normal
B) Rapid and shallow
C) Rapid and deep
D) Slow - ANSWER: C
Mrs. Lenzo weighs herself every day with a very accurate balance-type scale. She
has
noticed that over the past 2 days she has gained 4 pounds. How would you best
explain this?
A) Attribute this to some overeating at the holidays.
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B) Attribute this to wearing different clothing.
C) Attribute this to body fluid.
D) Attribute this to instrument inaccuracy. - ANSWER: C
Mr. Curtiss has a history of obesity, diabetes, osteoarthritis of the knees, HTN, and
obstructive sleep apnea. His BMI is 43 and he has been discouraged by his
difficulty in losing
weight. He is also discouraged that his goal weight is 158 pounds away. What
would you tell
him?
A) "When you get down to your goal weight, you will feel so much better."
B) "Some people seem to be able to lose weight and others just can't, no matter
how hard they
try."
C) "We are coming up with new medicines and methods to treat your conditions
every day."
D) "Even a weight loss of 10% can make a noticeable improvement in the
problems you
mention." - ANSWER: D
Jenny is one of your favorite patients who usually shares a joke with you and is
nattily
dressed. Today she is dressed in old jeans, lacks makeup, and avoids eye contact.
To what do
you attribute these changes?
A) She is lacking sleep.
B) She is fatigued from work.
C) She is running into financial difficulty.
Nu 518 Exam 1
Question Bank
(Actual Exam)
All Possible
Questions And
Correct Answers
Graded A+
Latest Update
2024/2025
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NU 518 EXAM 1 Question Bank
A 55-year-old bookkeeper comes to your office for a routine visit. You note that on
a previous
visit for treatment of contact dermatitis, her blood pressure was elevated. She does
not have prior elevated readings and her family history is negative for
hypertension. You measure her blood pressure in your office today. Which of the
following factors can result in a false high reading?
A) Blood pressure cuff is tightly fitted.
B) Patient is seated quietly for 10 minutes prior to measurement.
C) Blood pressure is measured on a bare arm.
D) Patient's arm is resting, supported by your arm at her mid-chest level as you
stand to measure the blood pressure. - ANSWER: A
A 49-year-old truck driver comes to the emergency room for shortness of breath
and swelling
in his ankles. He is diagnosed with congestive heart failure and admitted to the
hospital. You are
the student assigned to do the patient's complete history and physical examination.
When you
palpate the pulse, what do you expect to feel?
A) Large amplitude, forceful
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B) Small amplitude, weak
C) Normal
D) Bigeminal - ANSWER: B
An 18-year-old college freshman presents to the clinic for evaluation of
gastroenteritis. You
measure the patient's temperature and it is 104 degrees Fahrenheit. What type of
pulse would you expect to feel during his initial examination?
A) Large amplitude, forceful
B) Small amplitude, weak
C) Normal
D) Bigeminal - ANSWER: A
. A 25-year-old type 1 diabetic clerk presents to the emergency room with
shortness of breath and states that his blood sugar was 605 at home. You diagnose
the patient with diabetic
ketoacidosis. What is the expected pattern of breathing?
A) Normal
B) Rapid and shallow
C) Rapid and deep
D) Slow - ANSWER: C
Mrs. Lenzo weighs herself every day with a very accurate balance-type scale. She
has
noticed that over the past 2 days she has gained 4 pounds. How would you best
explain this?
A) Attribute this to some overeating at the holidays.
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B) Attribute this to wearing different clothing.
C) Attribute this to body fluid.
D) Attribute this to instrument inaccuracy. - ANSWER: C
Mr. Curtiss has a history of obesity, diabetes, osteoarthritis of the knees, HTN, and
obstructive sleep apnea. His BMI is 43 and he has been discouraged by his
difficulty in losing
weight. He is also discouraged that his goal weight is 158 pounds away. What
would you tell
him?
A) "When you get down to your goal weight, you will feel so much better."
B) "Some people seem to be able to lose weight and others just can't, no matter
how hard they
try."
C) "We are coming up with new medicines and methods to treat your conditions
every day."
D) "Even a weight loss of 10% can make a noticeable improvement in the
problems you
mention." - ANSWER: D
Jenny is one of your favorite patients who usually shares a joke with you and is
nattily
dressed. Today she is dressed in old jeans, lacks makeup, and avoids eye contact.
To what do
you attribute these changes?
A) She is lacking sleep.
B) She is fatigued from work.
C) She is running into financial difficulty.
