1. The most cost-eective screening test for determining HIV status is which of
the following?
Western blot
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
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munosorbent assay
2. Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful
for evaluating the severity and course of an inflammatory process?
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
White blood cell count Polymorphonuclear cells
C-reactive protein (CRP) ANS >>> C-reactive
protein (CRP)
3. Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of
which neurotransmitter?
GABA
Acetylcholine
Dopamine Serotonin
ANS >>> Dopamine
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, 4. Mrs. Thomas was seen in the oce complaining of pain and
point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has increased following
a day of gardening one week ago. A physical finding that dierentiates the
diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is
ANS >>>
Ecchymosis, edema, and erythema over the lateral epicondyle
Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm
Inability to supinate and pronate the arm
Inability to flex or extend the elbow against resistance ANS >>> Pain at the elbow
with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm
5. Which of the following statements concerning the
musculoskeletal examination is true?
The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the
involved side.
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The part of the body that is causing the patient pain should be examined first.
When possible, the patient should not be asked to perform active
range-of-motion (ROM) exercises to avoid causing pain.
Radiographs should always be obtained prior to examination so as not to
cause further injury to the patient. ANS >>> The uninvolved side should be
examined initially and then compared to the involved side.
6. Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an
inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain?
Decreased C-reactive protein
Hyperalbuminemia
Morning stiness
Weight gain ANS >>> Morning sti ness
7. Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites?
the following?
Western blot
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
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, Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test Viral load ANS >>> Enzyme-linked im
munosorbent assay
2. Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful
for evaluating the severity and course of an inflammatory process?
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
White blood cell count Polymorphonuclear cells
C-reactive protein (CRP) ANS >>> C-reactive
protein (CRP)
3. Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of
which neurotransmitter?
GABA
Acetylcholine
Dopamine Serotonin
ANS >>> Dopamine
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, 4. Mrs. Thomas was seen in the oce complaining of pain and
point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has increased following
a day of gardening one week ago. A physical finding that dierentiates the
diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is
ANS >>>
Ecchymosis, edema, and erythema over the lateral epicondyle
Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm
Inability to supinate and pronate the arm
Inability to flex or extend the elbow against resistance ANS >>> Pain at the elbow
with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm
5. Which of the following statements concerning the
musculoskeletal examination is true?
The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the
involved side.
https://www.stuvia.com/en-us/user/techgrades
, NSG 6440 Practice Test / Random
The part of the body that is causing the patient pain should be examined first.
When possible, the patient should not be asked to perform active
range-of-motion (ROM) exercises to avoid causing pain.
Radiographs should always be obtained prior to examination so as not to
cause further injury to the patient. ANS >>> The uninvolved side should be
examined initially and then compared to the involved side.
6. Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an
inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain?
Decreased C-reactive protein
Hyperalbuminemia
Morning stiness
Weight gain ANS >>> Morning sti ness
7. Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites?
