NR 601 Midterm Preparation Guide Questions
with Carefully Analyzed Solutions Already
Graded A+ 2026.
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,The percentage of the FVC expired in one second is ANSWER >> FEV1/FVC ratio
The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart ANSWER >>
The heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis
A 55 yo Caucasian male follows up after referral to cardiologist. He thinks his med is
causing a cough and sometimes he has difficulty breathing. Which med was most likely
prescribed? ANSWER >> Lisinopril
MJ presents with h/o structural damage with current s/s of HF. Treatment will be based
on his stage of HF which is ANSWER >> Stage C
65 yo Caucasian presents with mitral valve stenosis, physical exam is unremarkable.
you know her stage of HF is ANSWER >> Stage B
The best way to diagnose structural heart disease/dysfunction noninvasively is
ANSWER >> Echocardiogram
Chronic pain can have major impact on patients ability to function and have profound
impact on overall QOL. Ongoing pain may be linked to ANSWER >> Depression, sleep
disturbance, decreased socialization
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, The Beers criteria are appropriate for use in evaluating use of certain meds in patients
ANSWER >> >65 y/o
All of the following statements are true about lab values in older adults except ANSWER
>> Abnormal findings are often due to physiological aging
According to the 2017 ACC HTN guidelines, the recommended BP goal for a 65y/o
African American woman with a h/o HTN and DM and no h/o CKD is ANSWER >>
<140/80
THe pathophysiology of HF is due to ANSWER >> Inadequate cardiac output to meet
the metabolic and O2 demands of the body
The volume of air a patient to exhale for total duration of the test during maximal effort is
ANSWER >> FVC
According it the 2017 ACC HTN guidelines, normal BP is ANSWER >> <120/80
Functional abilities are best assessed by ANSWER >> Observed assessment of
function
LB is a 77 yo with chronic poorly controlled HTN. You know that goals include
prevention of target organ damage. During your eval you will assess for evidence of
ANSWER >> Left ventricular hypertrophy
Aortic regurgitation requires medical treatment for early signs of HF with ANSWER >>
ACEi
The volume of air in the lungs at max inflation is ANSWER >> TLC (total lung capacity)
Preferred amount of exercise for older adults is ANSWER >> 30min/day of aerobic
exercise 5 days a week
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with Carefully Analyzed Solutions Already
Graded A+ 2026.
1
,The percentage of the FVC expired in one second is ANSWER >> FEV1/FVC ratio
The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart ANSWER >>
The heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis
A 55 yo Caucasian male follows up after referral to cardiologist. He thinks his med is
causing a cough and sometimes he has difficulty breathing. Which med was most likely
prescribed? ANSWER >> Lisinopril
MJ presents with h/o structural damage with current s/s of HF. Treatment will be based
on his stage of HF which is ANSWER >> Stage C
65 yo Caucasian presents with mitral valve stenosis, physical exam is unremarkable.
you know her stage of HF is ANSWER >> Stage B
The best way to diagnose structural heart disease/dysfunction noninvasively is
ANSWER >> Echocardiogram
Chronic pain can have major impact on patients ability to function and have profound
impact on overall QOL. Ongoing pain may be linked to ANSWER >> Depression, sleep
disturbance, decreased socialization
2
, The Beers criteria are appropriate for use in evaluating use of certain meds in patients
ANSWER >> >65 y/o
All of the following statements are true about lab values in older adults except ANSWER
>> Abnormal findings are often due to physiological aging
According to the 2017 ACC HTN guidelines, the recommended BP goal for a 65y/o
African American woman with a h/o HTN and DM and no h/o CKD is ANSWER >>
<140/80
THe pathophysiology of HF is due to ANSWER >> Inadequate cardiac output to meet
the metabolic and O2 demands of the body
The volume of air a patient to exhale for total duration of the test during maximal effort is
ANSWER >> FVC
According it the 2017 ACC HTN guidelines, normal BP is ANSWER >> <120/80
Functional abilities are best assessed by ANSWER >> Observed assessment of
function
LB is a 77 yo with chronic poorly controlled HTN. You know that goals include
prevention of target organ damage. During your eval you will assess for evidence of
ANSWER >> Left ventricular hypertrophy
Aortic regurgitation requires medical treatment for early signs of HF with ANSWER >>
ACEi
The volume of air in the lungs at max inflation is ANSWER >> TLC (total lung capacity)
Preferred amount of exercise for older adults is ANSWER >> 30min/day of aerobic
exercise 5 days a week
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