NSG 555 QUIZ 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
How can knowledge of medications be applied across different diseases? - ANS Medications
learned for one disease may be relevant in managing another, allowing for cumulative learning.
What are the areas of risk for Nurse Practitioners (NPs)? - ANS Areas of specialty include
aging services, neonatal and pediatric specialties, NP office practice, and behavioral/psych
facilities.
What practices can reduce risk for Nurse Practitioners? - ANS Practice within the nurse
practice act, comply with organizational policies, maintain competencies, document care
thoroughly, and use a risk management team.
What are the 5Ms in geriatric care? - ANS Mind (Dementia, delirium, depression), Mobility
(falls, gait disorders), Medications, Multicomplexity (geriatric assessment), What matters most
(patient values and goals).
What is the purpose of the Beers Criteria? - ANS To guide clinicians in avoiding potentially
harmful medications for geriatric patients.
What categories are included in the Beers Criteria? - ANS 1. Potentially inappropriate
medications, 2. Medications inappropriate for certain diseases, 3. Medications to use with
caution, 4. Potentially inappropriate drug-drug interactions, 5. Medications needing dosage
adjustments based on renal function.
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,What is advanced care planning? - ANS It allows patients to share their personal values, life
goals, and preferences regarding future medical care.
What are advance directives? - ANS Written or oral statements made by patients to guide
care when they are incompetent.
What is the focus of palliative care? - ANS To improve the quality of life for patients with
serious illnesses by managing symptoms like dyspnea.
What should be addressed due to opioid use in palliative care? - ANS Constipation, which can
be managed with medications like Senna or bisacodyl.
What are common reversible causes of terminal restlessness? - ANS Urinary retention,
constipation, pain, anticholinergic effects, and sleep disruption.
What is the significance of thorough documentation in NP practice? - ANS It ensures
objective, timely, and complete records of patient care assessments and actions.
What should be done if an adverse event occurs in NP practice? - ANS Report it to a clinical
supervisor or risk manager and complete an incident report.
Why is it important for NPs to maintain up-to-date education? - ANS To ensure compliance
with evidence-based practices and maintain clinical competencies.
What is the role of effective communication in risk management for NPs? - ANS It is essential
for addressing patient care concerns and ensuring safety.
How should NPs handle claims and adverse medical events? - ANS They should disclose
errors and manage issues according to established policies.
What is the importance of a comprehensive geriatric assessment? - ANS It helps manage
multiple chronic conditions and geriatric syndromes in concert.
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, What does 'multicomplexity' refer to in geriatric care? - ANS The need for a comprehensive
assessment to address multiple health issues in elderly patients.
What is the significance of understanding atypical disease presentations in geriatrics? -
ANS Many disorders present atypically or with nonspecific symptoms, requiring careful
evaluation.
What is the impact of aging services on NP practice? - ANS Increased areas of NP work in
underserved areas, particularly in aging services.
What should NPs do to ensure compliance with standard care? - ANS Practice within the
requirements of their nurse practice act and organizational policies.
What should be addressed to ensure patient comfort in terminal care? - ANS Fatigue, nausea,
or vomiting.
What tools can be used to provide accurate prognosis in palliative care? - ANS Palliative care
tools and predictors.
What signs indicate that a patient is nearing death? - ANS Skin changes, altered breathing
patterns, and changes in mental status.
How should a clinician determine the time of death? - ANS By noting the absence of
breathing and cardiac function for 1 minute.
What is somatic pain? - ANS Pain in tissue regions.
What is visceral pain? - ANS Pain in organs.
What is neuropathic pain? - ANS Pain in nerve roots.
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
How can knowledge of medications be applied across different diseases? - ANS Medications
learned for one disease may be relevant in managing another, allowing for cumulative learning.
What are the areas of risk for Nurse Practitioners (NPs)? - ANS Areas of specialty include
aging services, neonatal and pediatric specialties, NP office practice, and behavioral/psych
facilities.
What practices can reduce risk for Nurse Practitioners? - ANS Practice within the nurse
practice act, comply with organizational policies, maintain competencies, document care
thoroughly, and use a risk management team.
What are the 5Ms in geriatric care? - ANS Mind (Dementia, delirium, depression), Mobility
(falls, gait disorders), Medications, Multicomplexity (geriatric assessment), What matters most
(patient values and goals).
What is the purpose of the Beers Criteria? - ANS To guide clinicians in avoiding potentially
harmful medications for geriatric patients.
What categories are included in the Beers Criteria? - ANS 1. Potentially inappropriate
medications, 2. Medications inappropriate for certain diseases, 3. Medications to use with
caution, 4. Potentially inappropriate drug-drug interactions, 5. Medications needing dosage
adjustments based on renal function.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,What is advanced care planning? - ANS It allows patients to share their personal values, life
goals, and preferences regarding future medical care.
What are advance directives? - ANS Written or oral statements made by patients to guide
care when they are incompetent.
What is the focus of palliative care? - ANS To improve the quality of life for patients with
serious illnesses by managing symptoms like dyspnea.
What should be addressed due to opioid use in palliative care? - ANS Constipation, which can
be managed with medications like Senna or bisacodyl.
What are common reversible causes of terminal restlessness? - ANS Urinary retention,
constipation, pain, anticholinergic effects, and sleep disruption.
What is the significance of thorough documentation in NP practice? - ANS It ensures
objective, timely, and complete records of patient care assessments and actions.
What should be done if an adverse event occurs in NP practice? - ANS Report it to a clinical
supervisor or risk manager and complete an incident report.
Why is it important for NPs to maintain up-to-date education? - ANS To ensure compliance
with evidence-based practices and maintain clinical competencies.
What is the role of effective communication in risk management for NPs? - ANS It is essential
for addressing patient care concerns and ensuring safety.
How should NPs handle claims and adverse medical events? - ANS They should disclose
errors and manage issues according to established policies.
What is the importance of a comprehensive geriatric assessment? - ANS It helps manage
multiple chronic conditions and geriatric syndromes in concert.
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, What does 'multicomplexity' refer to in geriatric care? - ANS The need for a comprehensive
assessment to address multiple health issues in elderly patients.
What is the significance of understanding atypical disease presentations in geriatrics? -
ANS Many disorders present atypically or with nonspecific symptoms, requiring careful
evaluation.
What is the impact of aging services on NP practice? - ANS Increased areas of NP work in
underserved areas, particularly in aging services.
What should NPs do to ensure compliance with standard care? - ANS Practice within the
requirements of their nurse practice act and organizational policies.
What should be addressed to ensure patient comfort in terminal care? - ANS Fatigue, nausea,
or vomiting.
What tools can be used to provide accurate prognosis in palliative care? - ANS Palliative care
tools and predictors.
What signs indicate that a patient is nearing death? - ANS Skin changes, altered breathing
patterns, and changes in mental status.
How should a clinician determine the time of death? - ANS By noting the absence of
breathing and cardiac function for 1 minute.
What is somatic pain? - ANS Pain in tissue regions.
What is visceral pain? - ANS Pain in organs.
What is neuropathic pain? - ANS Pain in nerve roots.
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