Midterm Exam: NR569/ NR 569 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Differential Diagnosis in Acute Care Practicum Review| 100% Correct- Chamberlain Q: Attributes of a Symptoms Answer: ● Location ● Quality ● Quantity or severity ● Timing including: ● Onset ● Duration ● Frequency ● Modifying factors ● Associated Manifestations- other s/s that occur when he problem, symptom or pain occurs. Q: Mnemonic for characterizing the Chief complaint Answer: OLDCARTS ● Onset ● Location ● Duration...

Midterm Exam: NR569/ NR 569 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Differential Diagnosis in Acute Care Practicum Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Chamberlain QUESTION Erosive esophagitis associated with epigastric pain, difficulty swallowing, and reflux. Erosive esophagitis can lead to esophageal bleeding and is commonly associated with heavy alcohol use and NSAIDs. Patients with esophagitis commonly have dysphagia characterized by intermittent burning, regurgitation, and...

Final Exam: NR569/ NR 569 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Differential Diagnosis in Acute Care Practicum Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Chamberlain QUESTION Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD) - A condition in which pupils respond differently to light stimuli shone in one at a time due to unilateral or asymmetrical disease of the retina or optic nerve. - RAPD is assessed using the swinging penlight technique: A bright light source is directed back and f...

Final Exam: NR569/ NR 569 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Differential Diagnosis in Acute Care Practicum Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Chamberlain Q: Hordeolum (Stye) Answer: The infection, and subsequent inflammation, of the eyelid. Though infection can occur on either the outer or inner part of the eyelid, the term "stye" commonly refers to an infected eyelash follicle on the external part of the eyelid. After the initial infection, pus builds up in the eyelash...

Midterm Exam: NR569/ NR 569 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Differential Diagnosis in Acute Care Practicum Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Chamberlain Q: Asthma Attack Answer: -An asthma attack is the sudden narrowing of the airways in re- sponse to a trigger. Asthma attack triggers can include airborne irritants, respiratory illness, or strenuous exercise. -During an asthma attack, airway muscles tighten, the airways swell and inflame, and excess mucus is produced. ...