NR 511 FINAL EXAM 2024-2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
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Janet is 30y/o woman who has been diagnosed with
a herniated disc at the L5-S1. She is currently in the
emergency room with suspicion of cauda equina
compression. Which of the following is a sign or
symptom of cauda equina compression?
A. Paresthesia of the perineum & buttock
B. A reduced or absent ankle reflex
C. Numbness in the lateral foot
D. Gastrocnemius weakness -
....ANSWER...Paresthesia of the perineum & buttock
,John is a 16 y/o boy presents to your office after
hurting his knee in a football game. He described
twisting his knee & then being able to extend it
completely. John tells you he heard a pop when the
injury occurred & has been experiencing localized
pain. You suspect a meniscal tear. Which test would
be most appropriate to assess for the presence of a
meniscal tear?
A. Lachman test
B. Vulgus stress test
C. McMurray circumduction test
D. Varus stress test - ....ANSWER...McMurray
circumduction test
A patient has returned to his room after a
thyroidectomy with signs of thyroid crisis. During
thyroid crisis, exaggerated hyperthyroid
manifestations may lead to the development of the
potentially death complication of
A Severe N/V
B bradycardia
C delirium with restlessness
,D CHF - ....ANSWER...CHF
As the nurse is shaving a patient who is 2 days
postop from a thyroidectomy, the patient has a
spasm of the facial muscles. What should the nurse
recognize this as
A Chvostek sign
B Montgomery sign
C Trousseau sign
D Homans sign - ....ANSWER...A Chvostek sign
A patient has undergone tests that indicate a
deficiency of the parathyroid hormone secretion. She
should be informed of which potential complication?
A Osteoporosis
B Lethargy
C Laryngeal spasms
D Kidney stones - ....ANSWER...Laryngeal spasms
, A 27 year old patient with hypothyroidism is referred
to the dietitian for dietary consultation. What should
nutritional interventions include
A Frequent small meals high in carbs
B Calorie restricted meals
C caffeine rich beverages
D Fluid restrictions - ....ANSWER...B Calorie
restricted meals
What instructions should be included in the
discharge instructions for a 47 year old patient with
hypothyroidism?
A Taking medication whenever symptoms cause
discomfort
B Decreasing fluid and fiber intake
C Consuming foods rich in iron
D Seeing the physician regularly for f/u care -
....ANSWER...D Seeing the physician regularly for f/u
care
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