NR569 Week 8: Final Exam

NR569 Week 8: Final Exam [April-2026]

A 58-year-old male presents complaining of anterior right shoulder pain the day after performing extensive yard work. The pain is localized over the anterior proximal humerus with distinct point tenderness. There are no visible abnormalities. The patient has full range of motion and strength with all shoulder movements. The pain is reproduced by asking the patient to resist the examiner during supination of the right elbow. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Answers: A – D

1. Bicipital tendonitis. ✅
2. Supraspinatus tendonitis.
3. Rotator cuff tear.
4. Subacromial bursitis.

A 16-year-old patient presents to the clinic with right ear pain for 2 days. On examination, the clinician finds that the patient has tenderness with traction of the pinna and when applying pressure over the tragus. The ear canal is red and swollen and the clinician cannot visualize the tympanic membrane. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Answers: A – D

1. Ramsey Hunt Syndrome.
2. Otitis externa. ✅
3. Hematoma of the auricle.
4. Cholesteatoma.

A 59-year-old male patient presents with a bright red spot that has been present on the white of his left eye for 3 days. He denies pain, visual changes, or headaches. He takes no prescription or OTC medication. He does not recall any trauma to his eye but reports a severe coughing episode a few days ago when he choked on a piece of hard candy. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Answers: A – D

1. Subconjunctival hemorrhage. ✅
2. Corneal abrasion.
3. Viral conjunctivitis.
4. Hyphema.

Which of the following interventions is NOT indicated in the initial treatment of plantar fasciitis?

Answers: A – D

1. Surgery. ✅
2. Stretching.
3. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
4. Arch supports.

A 42-year-old female presents to the clinic with a painless mass on the left upper eyelid for 2 weeks. She denies visual changes, conjunctival redness or drainage. Visual acuity is normal. The palpable mass is a 2 mm hard, round lesion without erythema or tenderness. Her remaining HEENT exam is normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answers: A – D

1. Chalazion. ✅
2. Blepharitis.
3. Iritis.
4. Hordeolum.………………………………….purchase this entire exam at $75 only