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NU 518-exam 1-with 100% verified solutions-
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- NU 518 (NU518)
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- University Of South Alabama
NU 518-exam 1-with 100% verified solutions-
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NU 518 -exam 1 -with 100% verif ied solutions -2023 -2024 Question 1 1..32 pts A patient presents for evaluation of a sharp, aching chest pain which increases with breathing. Which anatomic area would you localize the symptom to? Musculoskeletal Reproductive Urinary Endocrine Question 2 1..32 pts A 22 -year-old advertising copywriter presents for evaluation of joint pain. The pain is new, located in the wrists and fingers bilaterally. The patient denies a rash and also denies recent travel or camping activities. She has a family hist ory significant for rheumatoid arthritis. Based on this information, which of the following pathologic processes would be the most correct? Infectious Inflammatory Hematologic Traumatic IncorrectQuestion 3 .32 pts Mr. Larson is a 42 -year-old widowed father of two children, ages 4 and 11. He works in a sales office to support his family. Recently he has injured his back and you are thinking he would benefit from physical therapy, three times a week, for an hour per session. What would be your next step? Write the physical therapy prescription. Have your office staff explain directions to the physical therapy center. Discuss the plan with Mr. Larson. Tell Mr. Larson that he will be going to physical therapy three times a week. Question 4 1..32 pts You are seeing an elderly man with multiple complaints. He has chronic arthritis, pain from an old war injury, and headaches. Today he complains of these pains, as well as dull chest pain under his sternum. What would the order of priority be for your probl em list? Arthritis, war injury pain, headaches, chest pain War injury pain, arthritis, headaches, chest pain Headaches, arthritis, war injury pain, chest pain Chest pain, headaches, arthritis, war injury pain Question 5 1..32 pts A 37-year-old nurse comes for evaluation of constant right upper quadrant abdominal pain. The pain is worse 1 to 2 hours after eating greasy foods and is associated with nausea and vomiting. Which one of the following physical examination descriptions would b e most consistent with the diagnosis of acute cholecystitis? Abdomen is soft, nontender, and nondistended, without hepatosplenomega ly or masses. Abdomen is soft and slightly tender to palpation in the left lower quadrant, without rebound or guarding. Abdomen is soft and tender to palpation in the right upper quadrant with positive Murphy sign. Abdomen is soft and slightly tender to palpation in the left flank area. Question 6 1..32 pts A 15 -year-old high school sophomore comes to the clinic for evaluation of a 3 -week history of sneezing, itchy watery eyes, clear nasal discharge, and nonproductive cough. Which is the most likely pathologic process? Infection Inflammation Allergic Vascular IncorrectQuestion 7 .32 pts You have just seen a 5-year-old girl who wheezes when exposed to cats. The patient's family history is positive for asthma. You think the child possibly has asthma, but is uncertain if asthma is actual cause of child's symptom. What have you just accomplished?The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
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