NURS 6531 week 10 KC questions with
correct answers 2025
A 72 year old patient exhibits sudden onset of fluctuating restlessness, agitation, confusion, and
impaired attention. This is accompanied by visual hallucinations and sleep disturbance. What is the most
likely cause of this behavior? NRNP - 6531 Week 10 Knowledge Check Adv Practice Care of Adults Across
the Lifespan
a.
Dementia
b.
Delirium
c.
Medication reaction
d.
Depression - correct answers-B. Delirium
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain:
a.
Routinely after 3 weeks of low back pain symptoms.
b.
To screen for spondylolithiasis in patients less than 20 years of age with 2 weeks of more of low back
pain.
c.
When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda equina, or infection.
, d.
As a part of a pre-employment physical when heavy lifting is included in the job description. - correct
answers-C. When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda equina, or infection
A 26 year old female presents with elbow pain that is described as aching and burning. There is point
tenderness along the lateral aspect of the elbow and painful passive flexion and extension. She reports
she has been playing tennis almost daily for the past month. The most likely diagnosis is:
a.
Radial tunnel syndrome
b.
Ulnar collateral ligament sprain
c.
Olecranon bursitis
d.
Lateral epicondylitis - correct answers-D. Lateral epicondylitis
The 4 classic features of Parkinson's disease are:
a.
Mask-like facies, dysarthria, excessive salivation, and dementia.
b.
Tremor at rest, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural disturbances.
c.
Depression, cognitive impairment, constipation and shuffling gait.
d.
correct answers 2025
A 72 year old patient exhibits sudden onset of fluctuating restlessness, agitation, confusion, and
impaired attention. This is accompanied by visual hallucinations and sleep disturbance. What is the most
likely cause of this behavior? NRNP - 6531 Week 10 Knowledge Check Adv Practice Care of Adults Across
the Lifespan
a.
Dementia
b.
Delirium
c.
Medication reaction
d.
Depression - correct answers-B. Delirium
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain:
a.
Routinely after 3 weeks of low back pain symptoms.
b.
To screen for spondylolithiasis in patients less than 20 years of age with 2 weeks of more of low back
pain.
c.
When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda equina, or infection.
, d.
As a part of a pre-employment physical when heavy lifting is included in the job description. - correct
answers-C. When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda equina, or infection
A 26 year old female presents with elbow pain that is described as aching and burning. There is point
tenderness along the lateral aspect of the elbow and painful passive flexion and extension. She reports
she has been playing tennis almost daily for the past month. The most likely diagnosis is:
a.
Radial tunnel syndrome
b.
Ulnar collateral ligament sprain
c.
Olecranon bursitis
d.
Lateral epicondylitis - correct answers-D. Lateral epicondylitis
The 4 classic features of Parkinson's disease are:
a.
Mask-like facies, dysarthria, excessive salivation, and dementia.
b.
Tremor at rest, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural disturbances.
c.
Depression, cognitive impairment, constipation and shuffling gait.
d.
