NGR 6052C
Adult Nursing
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which diagnostic test is most appropriate for evaluating a
patient with suspected pulmonary embolism?
- A. Chest X-ray
- B. Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
- C. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- D. Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- ANS: B. Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
- Rationale: A V/Q scan is used to evaluate the presence of a
pulmonary embolism by assessing the ventilation and perfusion of
the lungs.
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,2. What is the primary purpose of performing a lumbar
puncture?
- A. To diagnose meningitis
- B. To measure intracranial pressure
- C. To administer medications
- D. All of the above
- ANS: D. All of the above
- Rationale: A lumbar puncture can be used to diagnose
meningitis, measure intracranial pressure, and administer
medications.
3. Which of the following findings is most indicative of a
myocardial infarction?
- A. Elevated troponin levels
- B. Elevated white blood cell count
- C. Elevated creatinine levels
- D. Elevated bilirubin levels
- ANS: A. Elevated troponin levels
- Rationale: Elevated troponin levels are a specific marker for
myocardial infarction, indicating damage to the heart muscle.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
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, 4. The presence of __________ in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
is a common indicator of bacterial meningitis.
- ANS: neutrophils
- Rationale: Neutrophils are commonly found in the CSF
during bacterial meningitis.
5. __________ is the term used to describe the surgical removal
of a kidney.
- ANS: Nephrectomy
- Rationale: Nephrectomy is the medical term for the surgical
removal of a kidney.
True/False Questions
6. True or False: A positive Romberg test indicates a problem
with proprioception.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: A positive Romberg test indicates a problem
with proprioception, which is the body's ability to sense its
position in space.
©2024/2025
Adult Nursing
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which diagnostic test is most appropriate for evaluating a
patient with suspected pulmonary embolism?
- A. Chest X-ray
- B. Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
- C. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- D. Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- ANS: B. Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
- Rationale: A V/Q scan is used to evaluate the presence of a
pulmonary embolism by assessing the ventilation and perfusion of
the lungs.
©2024/2025
,2. What is the primary purpose of performing a lumbar
puncture?
- A. To diagnose meningitis
- B. To measure intracranial pressure
- C. To administer medications
- D. All of the above
- ANS: D. All of the above
- Rationale: A lumbar puncture can be used to diagnose
meningitis, measure intracranial pressure, and administer
medications.
3. Which of the following findings is most indicative of a
myocardial infarction?
- A. Elevated troponin levels
- B. Elevated white blood cell count
- C. Elevated creatinine levels
- D. Elevated bilirubin levels
- ANS: A. Elevated troponin levels
- Rationale: Elevated troponin levels are a specific marker for
myocardial infarction, indicating damage to the heart muscle.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
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, 4. The presence of __________ in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
is a common indicator of bacterial meningitis.
- ANS: neutrophils
- Rationale: Neutrophils are commonly found in the CSF
during bacterial meningitis.
5. __________ is the term used to describe the surgical removal
of a kidney.
- ANS: Nephrectomy
- Rationale: Nephrectomy is the medical term for the surgical
removal of a kidney.
True/False Questions
6. True or False: A positive Romberg test indicates a problem
with proprioception.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: A positive Romberg test indicates a problem
with proprioception, which is the body's ability to sense its
position in space.
©2024/2025
