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NR 511 CEA EXAM| ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2026
The determination of topical corticosteroid potency is largely based on the unique
drug as well as which of the following variables?
A -Vehicle of delivery (cream, lotion, elixir, etc)
B -None of these are correct
C -Duration of use (once, continuous, etc)
D -Site of use (back, face, arms, etc) - correct-answer - A -Vehicle of delivery
(cream, lotion, elixir, etc)
The most commonly described non-life threatening side effect of HmgCo-A
reductase inhibitor therapy is which of the following?
A -Tachycardia
B -Myalgia
C -Rhabdomyolysis
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D -Airway swelling - correct-answer - B -Myalgia
During a post-hospital discharge visit, you notice your 71 year old female patient
has been diagnosed with a "new murmur" found by the hospitalist during their
recent hospitalization for CHF exacerbation. In evaluating the patient, during
which phase of the cardiac cycle would you anticipate auscultation of a S3 or S4
heart sound?
A -Diastole
B -S3 in systole while S4 in diastole
C -Systole
D -S4 in diastole while S3 in systole - correct-answer - A -Diastole
The nurse practitioner assessing the patient with a rapid cardiac rhythm may
assess for a pulse deficit by auscultating the patient's heart while watching the
EKG rhythm. Where would the S1 heart sounds correlate with the
electrocardiographic waves?
A -At the end of the T wave
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B -At the start of the T wave
C -Peak of the R wave
D -At the start of the P wave - correct-answer - C -Peak of the R wave
Michael, a 72 year old male patient who previously presented with stable cardiac-
type chest pain has underwent a stress test. He presents today to review the
stress test results, which show EKG findings of ST segment depression during the
exam in leads V3 and V4 as well as some concurrent chest discomfort. Based on
these findings, which of the following are NOT priority medical decisions?
A -Prescribe metoprolol (Lopressor) 12.5mg PO BID
B -Prescribe aspirin 81mg PO daily
C -Refer to cardiology for angiography
D -Check for thyroid dysfunction - correct-answer - D -Check for thyroid
dysfunction
While examining a 53 year old female patient, you auscultate abnormal breath
sounds over all fields, and now assess transmission of voice sounds by having the
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patient say "ee" while auscultating the chest with the diaphragm of your
stethoscope. Normally, you should auscultate a muffled "e" sound, however, you
hear hear a nasally "a" sound. Which one of the following will you document is
present?
A -Positive stereognosis
B -Positive for egophony
C -Negative for bronchophony
D -Negative for egophony - correct-answer - B -Positive for egophony
While assessing the 19 year old patient for a new onset cough, the nurse
practitioner may inspect, auscultate, palpate, and/or percuss.How does
performing percussion of the thorax assist the provider during the physical
examination?
A -To assist with the confirmation of cardiac origin of angina
B -To assess for deep-seated lesion and tumors
C -To assess for any pain or discomfort prior to palpitation of the chest wall
NR 511 CEA EXAM| ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2026
The determination of topical corticosteroid potency is largely based on the unique
drug as well as which of the following variables?
A -Vehicle of delivery (cream, lotion, elixir, etc)
B -None of these are correct
C -Duration of use (once, continuous, etc)
D -Site of use (back, face, arms, etc) - correct-answer - A -Vehicle of delivery
(cream, lotion, elixir, etc)
The most commonly described non-life threatening side effect of HmgCo-A
reductase inhibitor therapy is which of the following?
A -Tachycardia
B -Myalgia
C -Rhabdomyolysis
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D -Airway swelling - correct-answer - B -Myalgia
During a post-hospital discharge visit, you notice your 71 year old female patient
has been diagnosed with a "new murmur" found by the hospitalist during their
recent hospitalization for CHF exacerbation. In evaluating the patient, during
which phase of the cardiac cycle would you anticipate auscultation of a S3 or S4
heart sound?
A -Diastole
B -S3 in systole while S4 in diastole
C -Systole
D -S4 in diastole while S3 in systole - correct-answer - A -Diastole
The nurse practitioner assessing the patient with a rapid cardiac rhythm may
assess for a pulse deficit by auscultating the patient's heart while watching the
EKG rhythm. Where would the S1 heart sounds correlate with the
electrocardiographic waves?
A -At the end of the T wave
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B -At the start of the T wave
C -Peak of the R wave
D -At the start of the P wave - correct-answer - C -Peak of the R wave
Michael, a 72 year old male patient who previously presented with stable cardiac-
type chest pain has underwent a stress test. He presents today to review the
stress test results, which show EKG findings of ST segment depression during the
exam in leads V3 and V4 as well as some concurrent chest discomfort. Based on
these findings, which of the following are NOT priority medical decisions?
A -Prescribe metoprolol (Lopressor) 12.5mg PO BID
B -Prescribe aspirin 81mg PO daily
C -Refer to cardiology for angiography
D -Check for thyroid dysfunction - correct-answer - D -Check for thyroid
dysfunction
While examining a 53 year old female patient, you auscultate abnormal breath
sounds over all fields, and now assess transmission of voice sounds by having the
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patient say "ee" while auscultating the chest with the diaphragm of your
stethoscope. Normally, you should auscultate a muffled "e" sound, however, you
hear hear a nasally "a" sound. Which one of the following will you document is
present?
A -Positive stereognosis
B -Positive for egophony
C -Negative for bronchophony
D -Negative for egophony - correct-answer - B -Positive for egophony
While assessing the 19 year old patient for a new onset cough, the nurse
practitioner may inspect, auscultate, palpate, and/or percuss.How does
performing percussion of the thorax assist the provider during the physical
examination?
A -To assist with the confirmation of cardiac origin of angina
B -To assess for deep-seated lesion and tumors
C -To assess for any pain or discomfort prior to palpitation of the chest wall
