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NR 601/ NR 601 Final Exam 2026/2027 |
Complete Exam Questions & Answers – Primary
Care of Adults & Older Adults |100% correct
Key Concepts Covered:
Advanced Clinical Reasoning • Diagnostic Decision-Making • Evidence-Based Practice •
Pharmacology Essentials • Chronic & Acute Care Principles • Patient Assessment • Health
Promotion & Prevention Strategies
Introduction
This updated 2026/2027 [NR 601/ NR601] Final Exam Study Resource includes a complete
collection of verified practice questions, detailed explanations, and exam-focused summaries
designed to help students master key concepts quickly and confidently.
Each section is structured to support clear clinical reasoning, accurate decision-making, and
practical understanding of core course material. All content is organized for fast learning, making it
an ideal tool for exam preparation, tutoring, or independent study.
Answer Format
Correct answers in this guide are clearly marked using bold formatting, and each question includes
a short, easy-to-understand rationale that reinforces essential concepts and supports deeper
understanding.
A 56-year old male patient screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma glucose level of 96mg/dl.
The nurse practitioner management plan includes:
a. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years
b. prescribe Metformin 500mg po BID
c. repeat fasting plasma glucose in one year
d. refer to ophthalmology for eye exam
a. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years
According to the Sexually presentation, atrophic vaginitis
a. the symptoms are the same for each woman
b. creates a more acidic vaginal environment
c. is a contributing factor for frequent urinary tract infections
d. is not treated with vaginal lubricants
c. is a contributing factor for frequent urinary tract infections
,Which of the following would you recommend annually for the elderly type 2 diabetic?
a. periodic visits to a gastroenterologist
b. colonoscopy
c. follow up with a urologist
d. eye exam with an ophthalmologist
d. eye exam with an ophthalmologist
The majority of patients enrolled in hospice care die:
a. in the hospital
b. in an inpatient hospice facility
c. in a nursing home
d. at home
d. at home
Which of the following is a role of the advanced practice nurse in palliative cancer care?
a. detecting cancer in asymptomatic patients or those with specific symptoms
b. arranging for follow up including patients
c. identifying and managing complications of care
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
A 58 year old Caucasian mane with type 2 diabetes mellitus presents to the clinic as a new
patient. He takes metformin 500mg twice a day. His last Hgb A1c was 7%. He is up to date on
eye and foot examinations. His BP is 142/96. According to ACC 2017 guidelines for high blood
pressure in adults, what is the most appropriate first line medication?
a. lisinopril
b. furosemide
c. amlodipine
d. clonidine
a. lisinopril
A 68 year old woman presents with a complaint of urine leakage whenever she sneezes, laughs
or strains for the past 4 months. She denies dysuria, frequency and nocturia. US dipstick is
negative for RBC's leukocyte esterase, nitrates, ketones and urobilinogen. What is the diagnosis?
a. stress incontinence
b. urinary incontinence
c. urge incontinence
d. overflow incontinence
a. stress incontinence
A 52 year old female patient screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma glucose level of 123
mg/dl. The nurse practitioners plan includes:
a. repeat fasting glucose in 1 month
b. prescribe metformin 500mg BID po
c. repeat fasting plasma glucose in one year
d. repeat fasting glucose in three years
c. repeat fasting plasma glucose in one year
,According to the palliative care presentation, most elderly patients die:
a. alone
b. at home
c. in institutions
d. in pain
c. in institutions
Male patient presents with a BMI of 30 presents to the office for an annual exam. You are
reviewing the lab results. You ordered a CMP as part of routine labs. The fasting glucose was
130. Your next action is:
a. repeat the fasting glucose
b. start metformin 500mg BID
c. repeat fasting glucose in 1 year
d. call the patient and report lab results as normal
a. repeat the fasting glucose
The task of grieving include all of the following except
a. begin to disengage
b. acknowledge the reality of death
c. work through the pain of grief
d. restructure relationships
a. begin to disengage
All of the following are true statements regarding elder abuse except:
a. a new STI in an elderly patient can be a sign of abuse
b. persons over 80 years of age are at highest risk for abuse
c. missing scheduled appointments and delays in medical care are common
d. common signs of abuse include decreased anxiety and depression
d. common signs of abuse include decreased anxiety and depression
Hospice care differs from palliative care in that:
a. it cannot be provided in the nursing home
b. the majority of those admitted to hospice die within 7 days
c. it is not covered by insurance
d. it is designed for the last six months of life
d. it is designed for the last six months of life
How does woman's anatomy make them more susceptible to UTI's
a. the female urethra is shorter
b. asymptomatic UTI's do not resolve themselves without treatment
c. women tend to get UTI's when they are pregnant
d. there is a longer distance between the urethra and anus
a. the female urethra is shorter
, Mrs. Smith, a 64 year old woman presents to the clinic for the first time and complains of urinary
incontinence and dyspareunia. She went through menopaused 10 years ago without any hormone
replacement therapy and had a hysterectomy for a fibroid. Her mother had a hip fracture at 87
years of age. The patient's most recent mammogram was 7 years ago and no known family
history of breast cancer. She is not taking any medications. Her physical exam is unremarkable
except for findings consistent with atrophic vaginitis. You prescribed topical hormone
replacement therapy today. Which of the following evaluations should also be ordered today
a. bone mineral density measurement
b. mammogram
b. mammogram
All of the following patients should be screened for diabetes except:
a. a 44 year old Caucasian male with hypertension.
b. a 42 year old female on disability from back injury from back injury who is unable to exercise
c. an overweight middle aged African American woman with a family history of type 2 diabetes
mellitus
d. an obese Hispanic man
a. a 44 year old Caucasian male with hypertension.
A 60 year old obese male client has type 2 diabetes mellitus and a lipid panel of TC=250
HDL=32 LDL=165. The nurse practitioner teaches the patient about his modifiable cardiac risk
factors, which include:
a. diabetes, obesity and hyperlipidemia
b. advancing age, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and male gender
c. hyperlipidemia, smoking and family history of heart disease
d. male with age >45, diabetes mellites and hyperlipidemia
a. diabetes, obesity and hyperlipidemia
Which of the following is the most appropriate screening tool for delirium?
a. St Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS)
b. Montreal Cognitive Assessment
c. Lawton Scale of instrumental Activities of Daily Living
d. Confusion Assessment Model
d. Confusion Assessment Model
A drug that can be used to treat two very common symptoms in a dying patient (pain and
dyspnea) is:
a. lorazepam
b. Gabapentin
c. Methadone
d. Morphine
d. Morphine
NR 601/ NR 601 Final Exam 2026/2027 |
Complete Exam Questions & Answers – Primary
Care of Adults & Older Adults |100% correct
Key Concepts Covered:
Advanced Clinical Reasoning • Diagnostic Decision-Making • Evidence-Based Practice •
Pharmacology Essentials • Chronic & Acute Care Principles • Patient Assessment • Health
Promotion & Prevention Strategies
Introduction
This updated 2026/2027 [NR 601/ NR601] Final Exam Study Resource includes a complete
collection of verified practice questions, detailed explanations, and exam-focused summaries
designed to help students master key concepts quickly and confidently.
Each section is structured to support clear clinical reasoning, accurate decision-making, and
practical understanding of core course material. All content is organized for fast learning, making it
an ideal tool for exam preparation, tutoring, or independent study.
Answer Format
Correct answers in this guide are clearly marked using bold formatting, and each question includes
a short, easy-to-understand rationale that reinforces essential concepts and supports deeper
understanding.
A 56-year old male patient screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma glucose level of 96mg/dl.
The nurse practitioner management plan includes:
a. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years
b. prescribe Metformin 500mg po BID
c. repeat fasting plasma glucose in one year
d. refer to ophthalmology for eye exam
a. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years
According to the Sexually presentation, atrophic vaginitis
a. the symptoms are the same for each woman
b. creates a more acidic vaginal environment
c. is a contributing factor for frequent urinary tract infections
d. is not treated with vaginal lubricants
c. is a contributing factor for frequent urinary tract infections
,Which of the following would you recommend annually for the elderly type 2 diabetic?
a. periodic visits to a gastroenterologist
b. colonoscopy
c. follow up with a urologist
d. eye exam with an ophthalmologist
d. eye exam with an ophthalmologist
The majority of patients enrolled in hospice care die:
a. in the hospital
b. in an inpatient hospice facility
c. in a nursing home
d. at home
d. at home
Which of the following is a role of the advanced practice nurse in palliative cancer care?
a. detecting cancer in asymptomatic patients or those with specific symptoms
b. arranging for follow up including patients
c. identifying and managing complications of care
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
A 58 year old Caucasian mane with type 2 diabetes mellitus presents to the clinic as a new
patient. He takes metformin 500mg twice a day. His last Hgb A1c was 7%. He is up to date on
eye and foot examinations. His BP is 142/96. According to ACC 2017 guidelines for high blood
pressure in adults, what is the most appropriate first line medication?
a. lisinopril
b. furosemide
c. amlodipine
d. clonidine
a. lisinopril
A 68 year old woman presents with a complaint of urine leakage whenever she sneezes, laughs
or strains for the past 4 months. She denies dysuria, frequency and nocturia. US dipstick is
negative for RBC's leukocyte esterase, nitrates, ketones and urobilinogen. What is the diagnosis?
a. stress incontinence
b. urinary incontinence
c. urge incontinence
d. overflow incontinence
a. stress incontinence
A 52 year old female patient screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma glucose level of 123
mg/dl. The nurse practitioners plan includes:
a. repeat fasting glucose in 1 month
b. prescribe metformin 500mg BID po
c. repeat fasting plasma glucose in one year
d. repeat fasting glucose in three years
c. repeat fasting plasma glucose in one year
,According to the palliative care presentation, most elderly patients die:
a. alone
b. at home
c. in institutions
d. in pain
c. in institutions
Male patient presents with a BMI of 30 presents to the office for an annual exam. You are
reviewing the lab results. You ordered a CMP as part of routine labs. The fasting glucose was
130. Your next action is:
a. repeat the fasting glucose
b. start metformin 500mg BID
c. repeat fasting glucose in 1 year
d. call the patient and report lab results as normal
a. repeat the fasting glucose
The task of grieving include all of the following except
a. begin to disengage
b. acknowledge the reality of death
c. work through the pain of grief
d. restructure relationships
a. begin to disengage
All of the following are true statements regarding elder abuse except:
a. a new STI in an elderly patient can be a sign of abuse
b. persons over 80 years of age are at highest risk for abuse
c. missing scheduled appointments and delays in medical care are common
d. common signs of abuse include decreased anxiety and depression
d. common signs of abuse include decreased anxiety and depression
Hospice care differs from palliative care in that:
a. it cannot be provided in the nursing home
b. the majority of those admitted to hospice die within 7 days
c. it is not covered by insurance
d. it is designed for the last six months of life
d. it is designed for the last six months of life
How does woman's anatomy make them more susceptible to UTI's
a. the female urethra is shorter
b. asymptomatic UTI's do not resolve themselves without treatment
c. women tend to get UTI's when they are pregnant
d. there is a longer distance between the urethra and anus
a. the female urethra is shorter
, Mrs. Smith, a 64 year old woman presents to the clinic for the first time and complains of urinary
incontinence and dyspareunia. She went through menopaused 10 years ago without any hormone
replacement therapy and had a hysterectomy for a fibroid. Her mother had a hip fracture at 87
years of age. The patient's most recent mammogram was 7 years ago and no known family
history of breast cancer. She is not taking any medications. Her physical exam is unremarkable
except for findings consistent with atrophic vaginitis. You prescribed topical hormone
replacement therapy today. Which of the following evaluations should also be ordered today
a. bone mineral density measurement
b. mammogram
b. mammogram
All of the following patients should be screened for diabetes except:
a. a 44 year old Caucasian male with hypertension.
b. a 42 year old female on disability from back injury from back injury who is unable to exercise
c. an overweight middle aged African American woman with a family history of type 2 diabetes
mellitus
d. an obese Hispanic man
a. a 44 year old Caucasian male with hypertension.
A 60 year old obese male client has type 2 diabetes mellitus and a lipid panel of TC=250
HDL=32 LDL=165. The nurse practitioner teaches the patient about his modifiable cardiac risk
factors, which include:
a. diabetes, obesity and hyperlipidemia
b. advancing age, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and male gender
c. hyperlipidemia, smoking and family history of heart disease
d. male with age >45, diabetes mellites and hyperlipidemia
a. diabetes, obesity and hyperlipidemia
Which of the following is the most appropriate screening tool for delirium?
a. St Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS)
b. Montreal Cognitive Assessment
c. Lawton Scale of instrumental Activities of Daily Living
d. Confusion Assessment Model
d. Confusion Assessment Model
A drug that can be used to treat two very common symptoms in a dying patient (pain and
dyspnea) is:
a. lorazepam
b. Gabapentin
c. Methadone
d. Morphine
d. Morphine
