NUR 257: CONCEPTS OF AGING AND
CHRONIC ILLNESS - PRACTICE MOCK
EXAM
Concepts Of Aging And Chronic Illness (Galen College of
Nursing)
, Galen College of Nursing
Concepts Of Aging And Chronic Illness
NUR 257: Concepts Of Aging And Chronic Illness - Practice Mock Exam
Pages Total marks Sections Questions
47 100 4 44
Section 1: Multiple Choice Questions 20 questions 40 total marks
Section 2: Short Answer Questions 10 questions 30 total marks
Section 3: True/False Questions 10 questions 10 total marks
Section 4: Long Answer Questions 4 questions 20 total marks
Name Student id
Date Signature
How to use this exam
1 Set a timer and complete this practice exam under real exam conditions. No notes or external help.
2 Answer all questions carefully. Review your answers before finishing.
3 Manage your time wisely and ensure you answer all questions before time runs out.
,Section 1/4 40 Marks total
Section 1: Multiple Choice Questions
Select the best possible answer for each question. Each question is worth 2 marks.
Question 1–2 Refer to the passage below.
Acute Gout Case Study
A 72-year-old male is admitted with a painful, swollen great toe following a weekend celebration where he
consumed alcohol and high-protein foods. He is diagnosed with an acute gout exacerbation. This is his first
occurrence of the condition.
Question 1 2 marks
Based on the diagnosis of an initial acute gout attack, which medication should the nurse prioritize for patient
teaching?
⃝ A Allopurinol
⃝ B Colchicine
⃝ C Gabapentin
⃝ D Prednisone
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, Question 2 2 marks
The patient asks about dietary triggers that may have caused this exacerbation. Which substance found in the
foods consumed during his celebration is associated with gout flare-ups?
⃝ A Gluten
⃝ B Tyramine
⃝ C Vitamin C
⃝ D Calcium
Question 3 2 marks
An older adult with osteoarthritis is seeking advice on how to slow the progression of the disease. Which
exercise intervention should the nurse recommend?
⃝ A Daily high-impact aerobics
⃝ B Swimming twice per week
⃝ C Heavy weightlifting
⃝ D Strict bed rest
Question 4 2 marks
Which patient is at the highest risk for developing osteoporosis from osteopenia?
⃝ A A large-framed woman who exercises daily
⃝ B A small-framed man who smokes and takes steroids
⃝ C A patient with a high dietary intake of Vitamin D
⃝ D An obese patient who avoids alcohol
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CHRONIC ILLNESS - PRACTICE MOCK
EXAM
Concepts Of Aging And Chronic Illness (Galen College of
Nursing)
, Galen College of Nursing
Concepts Of Aging And Chronic Illness
NUR 257: Concepts Of Aging And Chronic Illness - Practice Mock Exam
Pages Total marks Sections Questions
47 100 4 44
Section 1: Multiple Choice Questions 20 questions 40 total marks
Section 2: Short Answer Questions 10 questions 30 total marks
Section 3: True/False Questions 10 questions 10 total marks
Section 4: Long Answer Questions 4 questions 20 total marks
Name Student id
Date Signature
How to use this exam
1 Set a timer and complete this practice exam under real exam conditions. No notes or external help.
2 Answer all questions carefully. Review your answers before finishing.
3 Manage your time wisely and ensure you answer all questions before time runs out.
,Section 1/4 40 Marks total
Section 1: Multiple Choice Questions
Select the best possible answer for each question. Each question is worth 2 marks.
Question 1–2 Refer to the passage below.
Acute Gout Case Study
A 72-year-old male is admitted with a painful, swollen great toe following a weekend celebration where he
consumed alcohol and high-protein foods. He is diagnosed with an acute gout exacerbation. This is his first
occurrence of the condition.
Question 1 2 marks
Based on the diagnosis of an initial acute gout attack, which medication should the nurse prioritize for patient
teaching?
⃝ A Allopurinol
⃝ B Colchicine
⃝ C Gabapentin
⃝ D Prednisone
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, Question 2 2 marks
The patient asks about dietary triggers that may have caused this exacerbation. Which substance found in the
foods consumed during his celebration is associated with gout flare-ups?
⃝ A Gluten
⃝ B Tyramine
⃝ C Vitamin C
⃝ D Calcium
Question 3 2 marks
An older adult with osteoarthritis is seeking advice on how to slow the progression of the disease. Which
exercise intervention should the nurse recommend?
⃝ A Daily high-impact aerobics
⃝ B Swimming twice per week
⃝ C Heavy weightlifting
⃝ D Strict bed rest
Question 4 2 marks
Which patient is at the highest risk for developing osteoporosis from osteopenia?
⃝ A A large-framed woman who exercises daily
⃝ B A small-framed man who smokes and takes steroids
⃝ C A patient with a high dietary intake of Vitamin D
⃝ D An obese patient who avoids alcohol
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