NR509 Week 5: Quiz

NR509 Week 5: Quiz [Aug 2026] NR509 Week 5: Quiz Question 1 A 50-year-old patient presents with intermittent upper abdominal pain and nausea. As part of the gastrointestinal assessment, which of the following best reflects the NP’s role in gathering a thorough history? Limit questioning to the most recent episode of pain to avoid overwhelming the patient. Ask focused yes/no questions to speed up the intake process. ✅ Use the OLD CARTS mnemonic to guide a detailed symptom analysis. Perform abdominal palpation before completing the health history to identify the source of pain. Question 2 During an abdominal exam, the NP finds a hypotensive patient with high-pitched bowel sounds in all four quadrants; a firm, pulsatile mass just left of the midline above the umbilicus; and abdominal tenderness and distention. Which physical exam finding is most concerning and warrants immediate escalation? Abdominal tenderness Mild abdominal distention ✅ A pulsatile abdominal mass with hypotension High-pitched bowel sounds in all four quadrants Question 10 During a preventive health visit, a 47-year-old patient asks about colorectal cancer screening. Which response reflects current screening recommendations? High-fiber diet allows delayed screening ✅ Screening should begin at age 45 for average-risk individuals Screening is only needed if symptoms develop Screening begins at age 50 unless there is family history……………………………purchase this entire quiz for $10 only