Final Exam: NR 576 NR576 Latest

Final Exam: NR 576 / NR576 (Latest

Update 2025 / 2026) Differential Diagnosis in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care | Review Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct – Chamberlain

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Common Pathogens for Dog/Cat bites

Answer:

Pasteurella multocida, Capnocytophaga canimorsus, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp., anaerobes

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First-Line Antibiotic for Dog/Cat bites

Answer:

Amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin)

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Common Pathogens for Human bites

Answer:

Eikenella corrodens, Staph, Strep, anaerobes

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First-Line Antibiotic for Human bites

Answer:

Amoxicillin-clavulanate

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Others associated with bites

Answer:

Rabies (saliva exposure), Bartonella henselae (cat scratch)

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Wound Care

Answer:

Copious irrigation (normal saline), debride necrotic tissue, tetanus and rabies prophylaxis when appropriate, avoid primary closure on hand wounds or punctures 2 / 4

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Priority Assessments for Lower Back Pain

Answer:

Rule out red flags: trauma, malignancy, infection, neuro deficits

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Assess neuro function

Answer:

Motor, sensory, reflexes, gait

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Check bowel/bladder function

Answer:

Urinary retention → cauda equina

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ROM testing

Answer:

Flexion/extension limits

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Key for rapid neuro progression

Answer:

Urgent MRI and neurosurgical consult

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Initial Care for Lacerations

Answer:

Control bleeding → direct pressure, cleanse with saline or mild antiseptic (no hydrogen peroxide on tissue), debride devitalized tissue, evaluate depth, tendon/nerve/vascular involvement, tetanus prophylaxis update

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Closure for Lacerations

Answer:

Primary closure within 6-12 hrs if clean, delayed closure if contaminated or infected, use sterile strips or tissue adhesive for minor wounds

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