NR511 Final Exam Bundle

The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIV status is which of the following? - Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful for evaluating the severity and course of aninflammatory process? - C-reactive protein (CRP Cocaine...

musculoskeletal Pathology Statistics - Generally self limiting - One of the most common reasons for Visits to clinician. - Diagnostically challenging (Many resemble each other) - Take time often to evolve into diagnosable disease. Musculoskeletal Differential Diagnoses Categories -Trauma ...

100% Correct Answers The effectiveness of benzodiazepines in treating anxiety disorders suggests that which of the following neurotransmitters plays a role in anxiety? - Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) The criteria for diagnosing generalized anxiety disorder in the American Psychiatric Associa...

Population most commonly affected by Bacterial Prostatis - Sexually active men BETWEEN THE AGES OF 30 AND 50 YEARS OLD Physical Exam Characteristics of Acute Bacterial Prostatitis - Abdominal examination to detect a distended bladder and costovertebral angle tenderness. Genital exami...

One of the initial steps in assessing patients with musculoskeletal complaints is to determine whether the complain is articular or nonarticular in origin. Which of the following in an example of an articular structure? A. Bone B. Synovium C. Tendons D. Fascia - Synovium You have detect...

mesenteric infarction - Patient presents with mid epigastric pain, LUQ radiating to back, mild to very severe pain. Also has associated nausea and vomiting diaphoresis, pain is worse with lying supine. Physical assessment shows diminished bowel sounds and abdominal arteriogram. Urinary stones/...

Identify the population most commonly affected by bacterial prostatitis - Acute bacterial prostatitis is commonly found in sexually active 30-50 year old men. Chronic bacterial prostatitis is commonly found in men 50 years of age and older Discuss the physical exam characteristics of acute bac...

Mr. McKinsey, age 69, was recently given a diagnosis of degenerative joint disease. Which assessment should the nurse practitioner use to check for effusion of the patient's knee? Bulge test A nurse practitioner is driving home from work and stops at the scene of a motorcycle accident that mu...

Define diagnostic reasoning - A list of possible diagnoses based on historical and clinical presentation listed in order of priority Identify subjective and objective data - Subjective data is what the patient tells you (SAYS) objective data is what you see: labs, etc. (OBSERVE) Identi...

cervical Spondylosis - - Chronic, degenerative, causes stiffness and pain, very common >50yo - S: neck stiffness, mild aching esp with activity, trouble turning neck from side to side, limited ROM, Paresthesias follow dermatomes O:weak shoulder abduction, bicep weakness (c6 involvement), tri...

Identify the population most commonly affected by bacterial prostatitis - o Acute - Sexually active men 30 to 50 years - Chronic bacterial prostatitis common in men older than 50 years old - Athletes who run long distance are predisposed - Complaints of fever, chills, LBP, malaise, arthralgia,...

Lachman maneuver Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) - (Knee exam) McMurray Sign Injury to the meniscus (knee exam) Cause of meniscus injury suddenly planting leg on the ground and twisting Symptoms of meniscus injury > immediate pain in the planted leg > inability to b...

Define Diagnostic Reasoning - To solve problems, to promote health, and to screen for disease or illness. All require a sensitivity to complex stories, to contextual factors, and to sense of probability and uncertainty. Can be seen as a kind of critical thinking. Discuss and identify subje...

Lachman maneuver Excess laxity of the knee on the anterior drawer test may indicate an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. McMurray sign Positive: Painful click or snap heard Indicates injury to: 1. Lateral meniscus - internal rotation 2. Medial meniscus- external rotation Phalen'...