NURS 5433 | Final Exam | Practice Questions & Answers | Exam Prep
Diagnosis for Pre Diabetes 100-125 mg/dL
Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) Range
Diagnosis for Pre Diabetes 5.7% to 6.4%
HbA1c (Range)
Diagnosis for Pre Diabetes 140-199 mg/dL (after 75g load)
2 hour OGTT (Range)
Diabetes diagnosis D. Greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL
What is the level of the Random Blood Glucose for
someone diagnosed with diabetics?
A. Greater than or equal to 100 mg/dL
B. Greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL
C. Greater than or equal to 140 mg/dL
D. Greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL
Diabetes diagnosis B. Greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL
What is the level of the Fasting Blood Glucose for
someone diagnosed with diabetics?
A. Greater than or equal to 100 mg/dL
B. Greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL
C. Greater than or equal to 140 mg/dL
D. Greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL
Diabetes diagnosis C. Greater than or equal to 6.5 %
What is the level of the A1c for someone diagnosed with
diabetics?
A. Greater than or equal to 5.7 %
B. Greater than or equal to 6.0 %
C. Greater than or equal to 6.5 %
D. Greater than or equal to 8.0 %
Which of the following patients is a good candidate for D. 75 year old overweight man who smokes cigarettes
Metformin for Type 2 Diabetes?
A. 70 year old woman on dialysis
B. 45 year old man struggling with binge drinking
C. A pregnant women with gestational diabetes
D. 75 year old overweight man who smokes cigarettes
Perry is considering taking Glimepiride for his diabetes B. Can cause weight gain
management. Which of the following is important to know C. Can cause hypoglycemia
prior to taking the medication? SATA E. Contraindicated in patients with a Sulfa allergy
A. Can cause weight loss
B. Can cause weight gain
C. Can cause hypoglycemia
D. Okay for patients with kidney failure to use
E. Contraindicated in patients with a Sulfa allergy
Which of the following diabetic patients is a good A. A 40 year old man with a GFR of 45
candidate for the medication Empagliflozin?
Renal benefits
A. A 40 year old man with a GFR of 45
B. A 50 year old woman who struggles with UTIs
C. A 30 year old woman on birth control who gets frequent
yeast infections
D. A 28 year old women with gestational diabetes
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When diagnosing Metabolic Syndrome how many of the 5 3 or more of the 5 criteria
criteria are required?
Diagnostic Criteria for Metabolic Syndrome 40 men
35 women
Waist Circumference (men) ___ inches
Waist Circumference (women) ___ inches
Diagnostic Criteria for Metabolic Syndrome 150
Triglycerides > ___ mg/dL
Diagnostic Criteria for Metabolic Syndrome < 40 mg/dL (men)
HDL Cholesterol < 50 mg/dL (women)
< ___ mg/dL (men)
< ___ mg/dL (women)
Diagnostic Criteria for Metabolic Syndrome 130/85
Blood Pressure Greater than or equal to ___\___ mmHg
Diagnostic Criteria for Metabolic Syndrome Fasting Blood Glucose
> 100 mg/dL
Fasting Blood Glucose
> ___ mg/dL
Carpal Tunnel is compression of which nerve? median nerve
Which of the following test and signs can be used to B. Tinel Sign
diagnose Carpal Tunnel? SATA D. Phalen's Test
E. Manuel Compression
A. Talar Test F. Hand Elevation Test
B. Tinel Sign
C. External rotation test
D. Phalen's Test
E. Manuel Compression
F. Hand Elevation Test
Nerve conduction study can also confirm median nerve True
compression, True or False?
The Finkelstein Test is associate with which of the D. De Quervains Tenosynovitis
following musculoskeletal issues?
A. Carpal Tunnel
B. Epicondylitis
C. ACL injury
D. De Quervains Tenosynovitis
What are the three special test done to test for an ACL Lachman Test
Injury? Pivot Shift Test
Anterior Drawer Test
What is mechanism of injury in an ACL tear? D. Twisting and hypertension
A. Hyperextension while squatting
B. Hyperinflation while running
C. Twisting and hyperflexion
D. Twisting and hypertension
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Patient is taking Alendronate to treat her osteoporosis. B. Sit up for 30-60 mins after taking the med
Which of the following patient education should be given to
avoid side effects?
A. Lay down for 30-60 mins after taking the med
B. Sit up for 30-60 mins after taking the med
C. It's important to take a "drug holiday" from the
medication and you can do so whenever you feel it's
necessary
D. Take this medication with an NSAID to avoid pain
McMurray Test, Thessaly's Test, and Apleys Test are all Meniscus
done to assess for injury of the?
A patient with a torn Meniscus will still be able to squat, False
True or False? Squat test: inability to squat may indicate meniscus tear
Which of the following medication are considered First Line A. NSAIDs
for Osteoarthritis?
A. NSAIDs
B. Proton pump inhibitors
C. Acetaminophen
D. Opioids
E. Intra-articular steroids
Why may PPIs need to be added to a patient regimen for The used of NSAIDS as first line treatment may cause GI complications like ulcers,
osteoarthritis? PPI can help protect the lining of the GI
What is the GOLD STANDARD diagnostic for DEXA scan
Osteoporosis?
Why would we do a DEXA scan to diagnose C. To measure the patients bone mineral density
Osteoporosis?
A. To measure the patient body fat percentage
B. To measure the patients muscle mass
C. To measure the patients bone mineral density
Which of the following patients should be screened for B. 60 year old smoker
osteoporosis? SATA C. 70 year old male
D. 66 year old female
A. 50 year old female E. 55 year old on prednisone for RA
B. 60 year old smoker
C. 70 year old male
D. 66 year old female
E. 55 year old on prednisone for RA
What does the Fracture Risk Assessment tool (FRAX) C. 10 year probability of a major osteoporotic fracture or hip fracture alone
calculate?
A. Risk of getting osteoporosis
B. When to obtain a DEXA Scan
C. 10 year probability of a major osteoporotic fracture or
hip fracture alone
D. 20 year probability of a major osteoporotic fracture or
hip fracture alone
How much vitamin D do all osteoporosis patients need? D. 2000 - 4000 IU daily
A. 500 - 1000 IU daily
B. 1000 - 1500 IU daily
C. 1500 - 3000 IU daily
D. 2000 - 4000 IU daily
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Diagnosis for Pre Diabetes 100-125 mg/dL
Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) Range
Diagnosis for Pre Diabetes 5.7% to 6.4%
HbA1c (Range)
Diagnosis for Pre Diabetes 140-199 mg/dL (after 75g load)
2 hour OGTT (Range)
Diabetes diagnosis D. Greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL
What is the level of the Random Blood Glucose for
someone diagnosed with diabetics?
A. Greater than or equal to 100 mg/dL
B. Greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL
C. Greater than or equal to 140 mg/dL
D. Greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL
Diabetes diagnosis B. Greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL
What is the level of the Fasting Blood Glucose for
someone diagnosed with diabetics?
A. Greater than or equal to 100 mg/dL
B. Greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL
C. Greater than or equal to 140 mg/dL
D. Greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL
Diabetes diagnosis C. Greater than or equal to 6.5 %
What is the level of the A1c for someone diagnosed with
diabetics?
A. Greater than or equal to 5.7 %
B. Greater than or equal to 6.0 %
C. Greater than or equal to 6.5 %
D. Greater than or equal to 8.0 %
Which of the following patients is a good candidate for D. 75 year old overweight man who smokes cigarettes
Metformin for Type 2 Diabetes?
A. 70 year old woman on dialysis
B. 45 year old man struggling with binge drinking
C. A pregnant women with gestational diabetes
D. 75 year old overweight man who smokes cigarettes
Perry is considering taking Glimepiride for his diabetes B. Can cause weight gain
management. Which of the following is important to know C. Can cause hypoglycemia
prior to taking the medication? SATA E. Contraindicated in patients with a Sulfa allergy
A. Can cause weight loss
B. Can cause weight gain
C. Can cause hypoglycemia
D. Okay for patients with kidney failure to use
E. Contraindicated in patients with a Sulfa allergy
Which of the following diabetic patients is a good A. A 40 year old man with a GFR of 45
candidate for the medication Empagliflozin?
Renal benefits
A. A 40 year old man with a GFR of 45
B. A 50 year old woman who struggles with UTIs
C. A 30 year old woman on birth control who gets frequent
yeast infections
D. A 28 year old women with gestational diabetes
2026-2027 / Stuvia Edition
, NURS 5433 | Final Exam | Practice Questions & Answers | Exam Prep
When diagnosing Metabolic Syndrome how many of the 5 3 or more of the 5 criteria
criteria are required?
Diagnostic Criteria for Metabolic Syndrome 40 men
35 women
Waist Circumference (men) ___ inches
Waist Circumference (women) ___ inches
Diagnostic Criteria for Metabolic Syndrome 150
Triglycerides > ___ mg/dL
Diagnostic Criteria for Metabolic Syndrome < 40 mg/dL (men)
HDL Cholesterol < 50 mg/dL (women)
< ___ mg/dL (men)
< ___ mg/dL (women)
Diagnostic Criteria for Metabolic Syndrome 130/85
Blood Pressure Greater than or equal to ___\___ mmHg
Diagnostic Criteria for Metabolic Syndrome Fasting Blood Glucose
> 100 mg/dL
Fasting Blood Glucose
> ___ mg/dL
Carpal Tunnel is compression of which nerve? median nerve
Which of the following test and signs can be used to B. Tinel Sign
diagnose Carpal Tunnel? SATA D. Phalen's Test
E. Manuel Compression
A. Talar Test F. Hand Elevation Test
B. Tinel Sign
C. External rotation test
D. Phalen's Test
E. Manuel Compression
F. Hand Elevation Test
Nerve conduction study can also confirm median nerve True
compression, True or False?
The Finkelstein Test is associate with which of the D. De Quervains Tenosynovitis
following musculoskeletal issues?
A. Carpal Tunnel
B. Epicondylitis
C. ACL injury
D. De Quervains Tenosynovitis
What are the three special test done to test for an ACL Lachman Test
Injury? Pivot Shift Test
Anterior Drawer Test
What is mechanism of injury in an ACL tear? D. Twisting and hypertension
A. Hyperextension while squatting
B. Hyperinflation while running
C. Twisting and hyperflexion
D. Twisting and hypertension
2026-2027 / Stuvia Edition
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Patient is taking Alendronate to treat her osteoporosis. B. Sit up for 30-60 mins after taking the med
Which of the following patient education should be given to
avoid side effects?
A. Lay down for 30-60 mins after taking the med
B. Sit up for 30-60 mins after taking the med
C. It's important to take a "drug holiday" from the
medication and you can do so whenever you feel it's
necessary
D. Take this medication with an NSAID to avoid pain
McMurray Test, Thessaly's Test, and Apleys Test are all Meniscus
done to assess for injury of the?
A patient with a torn Meniscus will still be able to squat, False
True or False? Squat test: inability to squat may indicate meniscus tear
Which of the following medication are considered First Line A. NSAIDs
for Osteoarthritis?
A. NSAIDs
B. Proton pump inhibitors
C. Acetaminophen
D. Opioids
E. Intra-articular steroids
Why may PPIs need to be added to a patient regimen for The used of NSAIDS as first line treatment may cause GI complications like ulcers,
osteoarthritis? PPI can help protect the lining of the GI
What is the GOLD STANDARD diagnostic for DEXA scan
Osteoporosis?
Why would we do a DEXA scan to diagnose C. To measure the patients bone mineral density
Osteoporosis?
A. To measure the patient body fat percentage
B. To measure the patients muscle mass
C. To measure the patients bone mineral density
Which of the following patients should be screened for B. 60 year old smoker
osteoporosis? SATA C. 70 year old male
D. 66 year old female
A. 50 year old female E. 55 year old on prednisone for RA
B. 60 year old smoker
C. 70 year old male
D. 66 year old female
E. 55 year old on prednisone for RA
What does the Fracture Risk Assessment tool (FRAX) C. 10 year probability of a major osteoporotic fracture or hip fracture alone
calculate?
A. Risk of getting osteoporosis
B. When to obtain a DEXA Scan
C. 10 year probability of a major osteoporotic fracture or
hip fracture alone
D. 20 year probability of a major osteoporotic fracture or
hip fracture alone
How much vitamin D do all osteoporosis patients need? D. 2000 - 4000 IU daily
A. 500 - 1000 IU daily
B. 1000 - 1500 IU daily
C. 1500 - 3000 IU daily
D. 2000 - 4000 IU daily
2026-2027 / Stuvia Edition
