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A patient has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.

Which of the following is not a clinical sign of diabetes mellitus?

  1. Polyphagia
  2. Polyuria
  3. Metabolic acidosis
  4. Lower extremity edema

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Polyphagia, Polyuria, Metabolic acidosis are associated with diabetes mellitus.



A patient has fallen off a bicycle and fractured the head of the proximal fibula. A cast was placed on the patient’s lower extremity.

Which of the following is the most probable result of the fall?

  1. Peroneal nerve injury
  2. Tibial nerve injury
  3. Sciatic nerve injury
  4. Femoral nerve injury

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The head of the proximal fibula is in close proximity to the peroneal nerve.



Which of the following motions is identified with the corresponding action?

(Action – Turning palm of hand over to face in the anterior direction, dorsum of the hand is pointed downward toward the floor.)

  1. Pronation
  2. Supination
  3. Abduction
  4. Adduction

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Supination – “Holding a bowl of soup in your hand.”



A nurse is caring for a retired MD. The MD asks the question, “What type of cells secrete insulin?” The correct answer is ______________.

  1. alpha cells
  2. beta cells
  3. CD4 cells
  4. helper cells

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Beta cells secrete insulin.



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