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NR601 final exam questions test bank
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You order bilat wrist XR on a 69yo man c/o pain in both wrists for 6wks not
related to known trauma. You suspect elderly onset rheumatoid arthritis. To guide
tx, you look for which radiographic finding?
a. Symmetric joint space narrowing
b. Soft tissue swelling
c. Subluxation of joints
d. Joint erosions ✔✔✔✔✔✔ANSWER➖D
The leading cause of disability worldwide is:
a. Depression
b. Lung Ca
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c. Heart dz
d. DM ✔✔✔✔✔✔ANSWER➖A
RD, 65yo African American female presents for annual physical. You are
reviewing VS and objective data prior to exam. Which would raise suspicion for
osteoporosis?
a. Wt loss of 5lbs
b. 1in decrease in ht
c. Hair loss
d. Decreased appetite ✔✔✔✔✔✔ANSWER➖B
In differentiating OA from chronic gout, pseudogout, or septic arthritis, the most
valuable diagnostic study would be:
a. CBC
b. CRP
c. Synovial fluid analysis
d. ESR ✔✔✔✔✔✔ANSWER➖C
Symptoms of depression distinct to elderly include:
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a. Loss of pleasure in usual activities
b. Lack of emotions
c. Flat affect
d. Appetite/wt disturbances ✔✔✔✔✔✔ANSWER➖B
You ordered a CBC for pt you suspect has PMR. Which 2 findings are common in
pt's with PMR?
a. Normochromic, normocytic anemia and thrombocytosis
b. Macrocytic, hyperchromic anemia and leukocytopenia
c. Neutropenia and hypochromic, normocytic anemia
d. Microcytic, hypochromic anemia and reticulocytopenia
✔✔✔✔✔✔ANSWER➖A
An example of secondary prevention you could recommend/order for elderly
would be to:
a. Provide foot care for DM pt
b. Check for fecal occult blood
c. Administer tetanus shot
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d. Wear seat belts ✔✔✔✔✔✔ANSWER➖B
When you recommend exercise for sedentary older adult, which of the following
pieces of advice should be considered for all types of exercise?
a. Focus only on one type of exercise for the first few months
b. Only use equipment recommended by physical trainers
c. Only group exercise is beneficial to someone who has not been active in a long
time
d. Start low and go slow ✔✔✔✔✔✔ANSWER➖D
You're reviewing CXR report on 56yo male who presented w/increasing SOB. You
suspect COPD. You know the dx can be made with a high degree of accuracy if 2
of the following criteria are met:
1. Flattening of diaphragm w/blunting of costophrenic angle on PA film
2. Upper zone redistribution of pulmonary blood flow (cephalization)
3. Abnormally enlarged retrosternal space
4. Signs of interstitial edema ✔✔✔✔✔✔ANSWER➖1 and 3
NR601 final exam questions test bank
2024-2025 real exam with all 200
questions and correct detailed
answers(verified answers)| already
graded a+| just released!
You order bilat wrist XR on a 69yo man c/o pain in both wrists for 6wks not
related to known trauma. You suspect elderly onset rheumatoid arthritis. To guide
tx, you look for which radiographic finding?
a. Symmetric joint space narrowing
b. Soft tissue swelling
c. Subluxation of joints
d. Joint erosions ✔✔✔✔✔✔ANSWER➖D
The leading cause of disability worldwide is:
a. Depression
b. Lung Ca
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c. Heart dz
d. DM ✔✔✔✔✔✔ANSWER➖A
RD, 65yo African American female presents for annual physical. You are
reviewing VS and objective data prior to exam. Which would raise suspicion for
osteoporosis?
a. Wt loss of 5lbs
b. 1in decrease in ht
c. Hair loss
d. Decreased appetite ✔✔✔✔✔✔ANSWER➖B
In differentiating OA from chronic gout, pseudogout, or septic arthritis, the most
valuable diagnostic study would be:
a. CBC
b. CRP
c. Synovial fluid analysis
d. ESR ✔✔✔✔✔✔ANSWER➖C
Symptoms of depression distinct to elderly include:
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a. Loss of pleasure in usual activities
b. Lack of emotions
c. Flat affect
d. Appetite/wt disturbances ✔✔✔✔✔✔ANSWER➖B
You ordered a CBC for pt you suspect has PMR. Which 2 findings are common in
pt's with PMR?
a. Normochromic, normocytic anemia and thrombocytosis
b. Macrocytic, hyperchromic anemia and leukocytopenia
c. Neutropenia and hypochromic, normocytic anemia
d. Microcytic, hypochromic anemia and reticulocytopenia
✔✔✔✔✔✔ANSWER➖A
An example of secondary prevention you could recommend/order for elderly
would be to:
a. Provide foot care for DM pt
b. Check for fecal occult blood
c. Administer tetanus shot
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d. Wear seat belts ✔✔✔✔✔✔ANSWER➖B
When you recommend exercise for sedentary older adult, which of the following
pieces of advice should be considered for all types of exercise?
a. Focus only on one type of exercise for the first few months
b. Only use equipment recommended by physical trainers
c. Only group exercise is beneficial to someone who has not been active in a long
time
d. Start low and go slow ✔✔✔✔✔✔ANSWER➖D
You're reviewing CXR report on 56yo male who presented w/increasing SOB. You
suspect COPD. You know the dx can be made with a high degree of accuracy if 2
of the following criteria are met:
1. Flattening of diaphragm w/blunting of costophrenic angle on PA film
2. Upper zone redistribution of pulmonary blood flow (cephalization)
3. Abnormally enlarged retrosternal space
4. Signs of interstitial edema ✔✔✔✔✔✔ANSWER➖1 and 3
