NR 511 WEEK 8 FINAL EXAM/Nr 511 Week 8 Final Exam

NR 511 Week 8 Exam

Question 1.                      The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIV status is which of the following?

Student Answer:              Western blot

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test Viral load

Points Received:       0 of 2

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Question 2.Question :      Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful

for evaluating the severity and course of an inflammatory process?

Student Answer:              Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

White blood cell count Polymorphonuclear cells

C-reactive protein (CRP)

Points Received:       0 of 2

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Question 3.Question :      Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of

which neurotransmitter?

Student Answer:              GABA Acetylcholine Dopamine Serotonin

Points Received:       0 of 2

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Question 4.Question :      Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office 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 differentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is:

Student Answer:           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 Points Received:       2 of 2

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Question 5.Question :      Which of the following statements concerning the

musculoskeletal examination is true?

Student Answer:           The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the involved side.

  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.

Points Received:       (not graded)

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Question 6.Question :      Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an