NR569 WEEK 8: FINAL EXAM [april-2026]

A patient who demonstrates pain on the radial aspect of the wrist with abrupt ulnar movements while the thumb is flexed into the closed palm most likely has which condition?

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Gamekeeper’s thumb.
Carpal tunnel syndrome.
Radial tunnel syndrome.
Tenosynovitis. ✅

A 67-year-old female presents with low back pain. The pain is located over her lower back muscles and spine, without sciatica, and it is aggravated by sitting, standing, and certain movements. It is alleviated with rest. Palpation localizes the pain, and muscle spasms are felt. She has limited range of motion of the lumbar spine. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Sacroiliitis.
Ankylosing spondylitis.
Herniated disk.
Musculoskeletal strain. ✅

A 30-year-old patient presents to the urgent care with a chief complaint of right knee pain. The patient cannot recall a specific inciting event. The pain has been present for at least 2 weeks and has gradually worsened. This morning he noted significant swelling in his knee. He does reports do difficulty with range of motion and the knee feels stable. He is on no medication and the rest of his medical history is negative. He has been working as a carpet installer for 6 months. Based on the history alone, which diagnosis should be at the top of the nurse practitioner’s differential?

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Degenerative joint disease.
Prepatellar bursitis. ✅
Arterial insufficiency.
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