NR 601 EXAM 350+ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST 2026/2027
You know the following statements regarding the pain of acute coronary syndrome
are true except:
a. May last longer than 20min
b. May radiate to arms, back, neck, jaw
c. Present atypically more often in men than women
d. May be retrosternal or poorly localized - ANSWER-C
A - ANSWER-You are reviewing a pt chart before the exam. You note that the pt
is using topical capsaicin. You know that topical capsaicin is often used for tx of:
a. Diabetic neuropathy
b. Stress reduction
c. All answers are appropriate
d. Depression
You order bilat wrist XR on a 69yo man c/o pain in both wrists for 6wks not
related to known trauma. You suspect elderly onset rheumatoid arthritis. To guide
tx, you look for which radiographic finding?
a. Symmetric joint space narrowing
b. Soft tissue swelling
,c. Subluxation of joints
d. Joint erosions - ANSWER-D
The leading cause of disability worldwide is:
a. Depression
b. Lung Ca
c. Heart dz
d. DM - ANSWER-A
RD, 65yo African American female presents for annual physical. You are
reviewing VS and objective data prior to exam. Which would raise suspicion for
osteoporosis?
a. Wt loss of 5lbs
b. 1in decrease in ht
c. Hair loss
d. Decreased appetite - ANSWER-B
In differentiating OA from chronic gout, pseudogout, or septic arthritis, the most
valuable diagnostic study would be:
a. CBC
b. CRP
c. Synovial fluid analysis
d. ESR - ANSWER-C
,52yo Caucasian woman comes in for annual exam. She has mitral valve prolapse,
no symptoms. PE reveals clear/equal breath sounds, midsystolic click. You know
her stage of HF is:
a. A
b. B
c. D
d. C - ANSWER-B (Stage B)
Symptoms of depression distinct to elderly include:
a. Loss of pleasure in usual activities
b. Lack of emotions
c. Flat affect
d. Appetite/wt disturbances - ANSWER-B
LB presents w/following hx and presentation: h/o MI 5yrs ago, currently has SOB,
cough, 2+ pitting edema. Tx will be based on LB's stage of HF, which is:
a. D
b. C
c. A
d. B - ANSWER-B (Stage C)
You ordered a CBC for pt you suspect has PMR. Which 2 findings are common in
pt's with PMR?
, a. Normochromic, normocytic anemia and thrombocytosis
b. Macrocytic, hyperchromic anemia and leukocytopenia
c. Neutropenia and hypochromic, normocytic anemia
d. Microcytic, hypochromic anemia and reticulocytopenia - ANSWER-A
An example of secondary prevention you could recommend/order for elderly
would be to:
a. Provide foot care for DM pt
b. Check for fecal occult blood
c. Administer tetanus shot
d. Wear seat belts - ANSWER-B
ACC 2017 Guidelines for High BP in adults discusses screening/management of
other CVD risk factors for hypertensive pts. According to the guideline, basic
testing for primary HTN includes fasting BGL, CBC, lipids, BMP, TSH, UA, EKG
w/optional echo, uric acid, and urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-A
When you recommend exercise for sedentary older adult, which of the following
pieces of advice should be considered for all types of exercise?
a. Focus only on one type of exercise for the first few months
b. Only use equipment recommended by physical trainers
ANSWERS LATEST 2026/2027
You know the following statements regarding the pain of acute coronary syndrome
are true except:
a. May last longer than 20min
b. May radiate to arms, back, neck, jaw
c. Present atypically more often in men than women
d. May be retrosternal or poorly localized - ANSWER-C
A - ANSWER-You are reviewing a pt chart before the exam. You note that the pt
is using topical capsaicin. You know that topical capsaicin is often used for tx of:
a. Diabetic neuropathy
b. Stress reduction
c. All answers are appropriate
d. Depression
You order bilat wrist XR on a 69yo man c/o pain in both wrists for 6wks not
related to known trauma. You suspect elderly onset rheumatoid arthritis. To guide
tx, you look for which radiographic finding?
a. Symmetric joint space narrowing
b. Soft tissue swelling
,c. Subluxation of joints
d. Joint erosions - ANSWER-D
The leading cause of disability worldwide is:
a. Depression
b. Lung Ca
c. Heart dz
d. DM - ANSWER-A
RD, 65yo African American female presents for annual physical. You are
reviewing VS and objective data prior to exam. Which would raise suspicion for
osteoporosis?
a. Wt loss of 5lbs
b. 1in decrease in ht
c. Hair loss
d. Decreased appetite - ANSWER-B
In differentiating OA from chronic gout, pseudogout, or septic arthritis, the most
valuable diagnostic study would be:
a. CBC
b. CRP
c. Synovial fluid analysis
d. ESR - ANSWER-C
,52yo Caucasian woman comes in for annual exam. She has mitral valve prolapse,
no symptoms. PE reveals clear/equal breath sounds, midsystolic click. You know
her stage of HF is:
a. A
b. B
c. D
d. C - ANSWER-B (Stage B)
Symptoms of depression distinct to elderly include:
a. Loss of pleasure in usual activities
b. Lack of emotions
c. Flat affect
d. Appetite/wt disturbances - ANSWER-B
LB presents w/following hx and presentation: h/o MI 5yrs ago, currently has SOB,
cough, 2+ pitting edema. Tx will be based on LB's stage of HF, which is:
a. D
b. C
c. A
d. B - ANSWER-B (Stage C)
You ordered a CBC for pt you suspect has PMR. Which 2 findings are common in
pt's with PMR?
, a. Normochromic, normocytic anemia and thrombocytosis
b. Macrocytic, hyperchromic anemia and leukocytopenia
c. Neutropenia and hypochromic, normocytic anemia
d. Microcytic, hypochromic anemia and reticulocytopenia - ANSWER-A
An example of secondary prevention you could recommend/order for elderly
would be to:
a. Provide foot care for DM pt
b. Check for fecal occult blood
c. Administer tetanus shot
d. Wear seat belts - ANSWER-B
ACC 2017 Guidelines for High BP in adults discusses screening/management of
other CVD risk factors for hypertensive pts. According to the guideline, basic
testing for primary HTN includes fasting BGL, CBC, lipids, BMP, TSH, UA, EKG
w/optional echo, uric acid, and urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-A
When you recommend exercise for sedentary older adult, which of the following
pieces of advice should be considered for all types of exercise?
a. Focus only on one type of exercise for the first few months
b. Only use equipment recommended by physical trainers
