NR 603 CEA Exam Practice Test| 2026 Updated |
With Complete Solutions.
1. Describe how a pulmonary function test with spirometry aids in the
diagnosis of COPD.
It evaluates the presence of lung infections through imaging.
It tests for allergic reactions affecting lung capacity.
It measures lung function and airflow, helping to identify
obstructive patterns characteristic of COPD.
It assesses blood oxygen levels to determine respiratory distress.
2. What is the primary treatment approach for classic phase 2 migraines?
Physical therapy
Dietary changes
Surgical intervention
Medication management
3. According to the rule of palms, the
paramedic's palmar surface area is equal to approximately 5
percent body surface area.
paramedic's palmar surface area is equal to approximately 2
percent body surface area.
patient's palmar surface area is equal to approximately 1 percent
body surface area.
,paramedic's palmar surface area is equal to approximately 1
percent body surface area.
patient's palmar surface area is equal to approximately 2 percent
body surface area.
,4. If a patient with severe COPD and coronary artery disease experiences
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j l Switch to a different beta blocker that is not contraindicated.
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5. The point of maximal impulse (PMI) is located ______ _.
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j l Just to the right of the sternum over the ascending aorta
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6. Lab test preformed on a patient indicate macrocytic anemia. Which
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disorderis the patient most likelyto be experiencing?
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j l Acute hemorrhage jl
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j l Iron deficiency jl
j l Anemia of chronic disease jl jl jl
7. What lung condition is indicated by the presence of crackles that clear
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after coughing?
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j l Bronchitis
j l Pneumonia
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8. Describe the difference between gustatory hallucinations and
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stereognosis in the context of patient assessments.
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9. In a clinical setting, if a patient reports an unpleasant taste during an
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assessment, what should be the nurse's immediate action regarding the
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patient's mental status?
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j l Ignore the symptom as it is not relevant to the assessment.
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10. The nurse is auscultating the lungs of a sleeping patient and notes short,
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recognizes that these breath sounds are:
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With Complete Solutions.
1. Describe how a pulmonary function test with spirometry aids in the
diagnosis of COPD.
It evaluates the presence of lung infections through imaging.
It tests for allergic reactions affecting lung capacity.
It measures lung function and airflow, helping to identify
obstructive patterns characteristic of COPD.
It assesses blood oxygen levels to determine respiratory distress.
2. What is the primary treatment approach for classic phase 2 migraines?
Physical therapy
Dietary changes
Surgical intervention
Medication management
3. According to the rule of palms, the
paramedic's palmar surface area is equal to approximately 5
percent body surface area.
paramedic's palmar surface area is equal to approximately 2
percent body surface area.
patient's palmar surface area is equal to approximately 1 percent
body surface area.
,paramedic's palmar surface area is equal to approximately 1
percent body surface area.
patient's palmar surface area is equal to approximately 2 percent
body surface area.
,4. If a patient with severe COPD and coronary artery disease experiences
jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
worsening symptoms, which medication adjustment involving Norvasc
jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
wouldbe appropriate?
jl jl jl
j l Evaluate the dosage of Norvasc to ensure optimal management jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
jl of CAD without exacerbating COPD.
jl jl jl jl
j l Increase the dosage of a diuretic to manage fluid retention. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
j l Switch to a different beta blocker that is not contraindicated.
jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
j l Discontinue Norvasc and monitor the patient without medication. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
5. The point of maximal impulse (PMI) is located ______ _.
jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
j l Superior to the suprasternal notch over the aortic arch jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
j l Lateral and inferior at the point over the apex jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
j l Just to the right of the sternum over the ascending aorta
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j l Below the sub-xiphoid process over the IVCjl jl jl jl jl jl
6. Lab test preformed on a patient indicate macrocytic anemia. Which
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disorderis the patient most likelyto be experiencing?
jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
j l Acute hemorrhage jl
j l Vitamin B12 deficiency j l jl
j l Iron deficiency jl
j l Anemia of chronic disease jl jl jl
7. What lung condition is indicated by the presence of crackles that clear
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after coughing?
jl jl
jl Atelectasis
j l Bronchitis
j l Pneumonia
, j l Pulmonary edema jl
8. Describe the difference between gustatory hallucinations and
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stereognosis in the context of patient assessments.
jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
j lGustatory hallucinations are related to sound perception, while jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
jl stereognosis is aboutvisualrecognition. jl jl jl jl
j l Gustatory hallucinations are linked to visual stimuli, while jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
jl stereognosis involves auditory processing. jl jl jl
jl Gustatory hallucinations involve false perceptions of taste, while jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
stereognosis refers to the ability to recognize objects by touch.
jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
j lGustatory hallucinations occur only in schizophrenia, while jl jl jl jl jl jl
jl stereognosis is a generalsensoryability. jl jl jl jl jl
9. In a clinical setting, if a patient reports an unpleasant taste during an
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assessment, what should be the nurse's immediate action regarding the
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patient's mental status?
jl jl jl
j l Ignore the symptom as it is not relevant to the assessment.
jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
j l Assess for potential gustatory hallucinations and evaluate the
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j l patient's medication history. jl jl
j lFocus solely on the patient's physical symptoms and disregard the
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jl tastecomplaint. jl
j lImmediately refer the patient for psychiatric evaluation without jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
jl further assessment. jl
10. The nurse is auscultating the lungs of a sleeping patient and notes short,
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popping, crackling sounds that stop after a few breaths. The nurse
jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
recognizes that these breath sounds are:
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j l Vesicular breath sounds. jl jl
j l Fine wheezes. jl
j l Fine crackles, which may be a sign of pneumonia.
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