NURS 6531 WEEK 10 KC | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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A 72 year old patient exhibits sudden onset of fluctuating restlessness,
agitation, confusion, and impaired attention. This is accompanied by visual
hallucinations and sleep disturbance. What is the most likely cause of this
behavior? NRNP - 6531 Week 10 Knowledge Check Adv Practice Care of Adults
Across the Lifespan
a.
Dementia
b.
Delirium
c.
Medication reaction
d.
Depression Answer - B. Delirium
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain:
a.
, Routinely after 3 weeks of low back pain symptoms.
b.
To screen for spondylolithiasis in patients less than 20 years of age with 2
weeks of more of low back pain.
c.
When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda equina,
or infection.
d.
As a part of a pre-employment physical when heavy lifting is included in the job
description. Answer - C. When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion,
fracture, cauda equina, or infection
A 26 year old female presents with elbow pain that is described as aching and
burning. There is point tenderness along the lateral aspect of the elbow and
painful passive flexion and extension. She reports she has been playing tennis
almost daily for the past month. The most likely diagnosis is:
a.
Radial tunnel syndrome
b.
Ulnar collateral ligament sprain
c.
Olecranon bursitis
| 2025/2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT
A 72 year old patient exhibits sudden onset of fluctuating restlessness,
agitation, confusion, and impaired attention. This is accompanied by visual
hallucinations and sleep disturbance. What is the most likely cause of this
behavior? NRNP - 6531 Week 10 Knowledge Check Adv Practice Care of Adults
Across the Lifespan
a.
Dementia
b.
Delirium
c.
Medication reaction
d.
Depression Answer - B. Delirium
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain:
a.
, Routinely after 3 weeks of low back pain symptoms.
b.
To screen for spondylolithiasis in patients less than 20 years of age with 2
weeks of more of low back pain.
c.
When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda equina,
or infection.
d.
As a part of a pre-employment physical when heavy lifting is included in the job
description. Answer - C. When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion,
fracture, cauda equina, or infection
A 26 year old female presents with elbow pain that is described as aching and
burning. There is point tenderness along the lateral aspect of the elbow and
painful passive flexion and extension. She reports she has been playing tennis
almost daily for the past month. The most likely diagnosis is:
a.
Radial tunnel syndrome
b.
Ulnar collateral ligament sprain
c.
Olecranon bursitis
