NR 511 Week 8 Final Exam
Question 1. The most cost-effective screening test for determining
HIV status is which of the following?
Student Answer:
... [Show More] Western blot
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay Venereal
Disease Research Laboratory test Viral load
Points Received: 0 of 2
Comments:
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
Comments:
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
Comments:
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
Comments:
Question 5.Question : Which of the following statements concerning the
musculoskeletal examination is true?
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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