NR 511 Final Exam Study Guide UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Week 5 Concepts - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Diagnosis and Management of Common
Gastrointestinal Disorders:
>Upper abdominal pain
>Lower abdominal pain
>Rectal bleeding
2) Diagnosis and Management of Anemia
Week 5 Readings - CORRECT ANSWER - Chapter 38: Common Abdominal Complaints,
p. 602
Chapter 39: Infectious Gastrointestinal Disorder, p. 618
Chapter 40: Gastric and Intestinal Disorders, p. 640
Chapter 62: Hematological Disorders, p. 1066
Week 5 Key Points - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Diagnoses associated with epigastric pain
may present with similar symptoms. Careful data collection during the history and physical and
review of systems (ROS) is crucial to ensuring an accurate diagnosis.
2) Keep an open mind with possible differential diagnoses. Don't narrow too quickly.
3) Perform a physical exam to support your decision-making.
4) Fatigue, nausea, anorexia, and dizziness may indicate several underlying diseases, including
anemia.
, 5) Anemia is diagnosed after a thorough analysis of the complete blood count (CBC) and other
labs. Understanding the different components of diagnostic testing ensures accurate diagnosis.
6)The FNP must understand when to treat and when to refer clients with gastrointestinal
disorders and anemia.
Week 6 Concepts - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Diagnosis & Management of Common
Genitourinary (GU) and Male Reproductive Disorders:
>Dysuria (UTIs Pyelonephritis, Nephrolithiasis)
>Scrotal pain (Testicular cancer)
2) HIV Screenings, Recommendations, and Linkage to Care
Week 6 Readings - CORRECT ANSWER - Chapter 44: Urinary Tract Disorders, p. 706
Chapter 46: Common Reproductive System Complaints, p. 749 (Nocturia in Men & Testicular
Pain)
Chapter 50: Prostate Disorders, p. 833
Chapter 51: Penile & Testicular Disorders, p. 847
Week 6 Key Points - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Common symptoms of urinary tract
infections (UTIs) and pyelonephritis include pain, frequency, and urgency.
2) Clients with pyelonephritis often appear ill and present with fever and flank pain.
3) Symptoms of nephrolithiasis include back and flank pain. Analysis of stones helps to guide
treatment.
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Week 5 Concepts - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Diagnosis and Management of Common
Gastrointestinal Disorders:
>Upper abdominal pain
>Lower abdominal pain
>Rectal bleeding
2) Diagnosis and Management of Anemia
Week 5 Readings - CORRECT ANSWER - Chapter 38: Common Abdominal Complaints,
p. 602
Chapter 39: Infectious Gastrointestinal Disorder, p. 618
Chapter 40: Gastric and Intestinal Disorders, p. 640
Chapter 62: Hematological Disorders, p. 1066
Week 5 Key Points - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Diagnoses associated with epigastric pain
may present with similar symptoms. Careful data collection during the history and physical and
review of systems (ROS) is crucial to ensuring an accurate diagnosis.
2) Keep an open mind with possible differential diagnoses. Don't narrow too quickly.
3) Perform a physical exam to support your decision-making.
4) Fatigue, nausea, anorexia, and dizziness may indicate several underlying diseases, including
anemia.
, 5) Anemia is diagnosed after a thorough analysis of the complete blood count (CBC) and other
labs. Understanding the different components of diagnostic testing ensures accurate diagnosis.
6)The FNP must understand when to treat and when to refer clients with gastrointestinal
disorders and anemia.
Week 6 Concepts - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Diagnosis & Management of Common
Genitourinary (GU) and Male Reproductive Disorders:
>Dysuria (UTIs Pyelonephritis, Nephrolithiasis)
>Scrotal pain (Testicular cancer)
2) HIV Screenings, Recommendations, and Linkage to Care
Week 6 Readings - CORRECT ANSWER - Chapter 44: Urinary Tract Disorders, p. 706
Chapter 46: Common Reproductive System Complaints, p. 749 (Nocturia in Men & Testicular
Pain)
Chapter 50: Prostate Disorders, p. 833
Chapter 51: Penile & Testicular Disorders, p. 847
Week 6 Key Points - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Common symptoms of urinary tract
infections (UTIs) and pyelonephritis include pain, frequency, and urgency.
2) Clients with pyelonephritis often appear ill and present with fever and flank pain.
3) Symptoms of nephrolithiasis include back and flank pain. Analysis of stones helps to guide
treatment.
