Question Question 1. The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIV Leave a reply Question Question 1. The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIV status is which of the following?Western blotEnzyme-linked immunosorbent assay Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test Viral loadQuestion 2. Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful for evaluating the severity and course of an inflammatory process?Erythrocyte sedimentation rateWhite blood cell countPolymorphonuclear cellsC-reactive protein (CRP)Question 3. Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of which neurotransmitter?GABA Acetylcholine Dopamine SerotoninQuestion 4. 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:Ecchymosis, edema, and erythema over the lateral epicondylePain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearmInability to supinate and pronate the armInability to flex or extend the elbow against resistance Question 5. Which of the following statements concerning the musculoskeletal examination is true?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. This entry was posted in Nursing homework help on December 7, 2021 by .
