NR 602 (LATEST 2026/2027)-CHAMBERLAIN
COLLEGE OF NURSING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS Q&A 2026
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1. Which patient is at the highest risk for developing type 2
diabetes mellitus?
A. A 22-year-old athlete with low BMI
B. A 45-year-old obese patient with hypertension
C. A 30-year-old vegan with normal glucose
D. A 19-year-old underweight student
Correct Answer: B. A 45-year-old obese patient with
hypertension
Rationale: Obesity and hypertension are major risk factors
associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
2. Which laboratory value is diagnostic for diabetes mellitus?
A. Fasting blood glucose of 90 mg/dL
B. Hemoglobin A1C of 4.8%
C. Fasting blood glucose of 130 mg/dL
D. Random glucose of 110 mg/dL
Correct Answer: C. Fasting blood glucose of 130 mg/dL
,Rationale: A fasting glucose ≥126 mg/dL on two separate
occasions is diagnostic for diabetes.
3. A patient with hypothyroidism commonly presents with
which symptom?
A. Heat intolerance
B. Tachycardia
C. Weight loss
D. Fatigue and cold intolerance
Correct Answer: D. Fatigue and cold intolerance
Rationale: Hypothyroidism slows metabolic processes, leading
to fatigue and sensitivity to cold.
4. Which medication is first-line treatment for hypertension in
diabetic patients?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Antacids
C. Opioids
D. Antihistamines
Correct Answer: A. ACE inhibitors
Rationale: ACE inhibitors protect renal function and effectively
lower blood pressure in diabetic patients.
,5. Which finding is most consistent with hyperthyroidism?
A. Bradycardia
B. Weight gain
C. Tremors and heat intolerance
D. Constipation
Correct Answer: C. Tremors and heat intolerance
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism increases metabolic activity causing
tremors, tachycardia, and heat intolerance.
6. Which vaccine is recommended annually for adults over age
65?
A. MMR
B. Influenza vaccine
C. Varicella vaccine
D. HPV vaccine
Correct Answer: B. Influenza vaccine
Rationale: Older adults are at increased risk for influenza
complications and require annual vaccination.
7. Which symptom is most concerning in a patient with chest
pain?
A. Pain relieved by rest
B. Sharp pain lasting seconds
, C. Chest pressure radiating to the jaw
D. Pain after eating spicy food
Correct Answer: C. Chest pressure radiating to the jaw
Rationale: Radiating chest pressure is a classic sign of
myocardial ischemia.
8. Which organism commonly causes urinary tract infections?
A. Streptococcus pyogenes
B. Escherichia coli
C. Clostridium difficile
D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Correct Answer: B. Escherichia coli
Rationale: E. coli is the leading cause of uncomplicated urinary
tract infections.
9. Which assessment finding suggests dehydration?
A. Moist mucous membranes
B. Increased urine output
C. Poor skin turgor
D. Bradycardia
Correct Answer: C. Poor skin turgor
Rationale: Dehydration commonly presents with dry mucosa
and decreased skin elasticity.
COLLEGE OF NURSING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS Q&A 2026
|INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which patient is at the highest risk for developing type 2
diabetes mellitus?
A. A 22-year-old athlete with low BMI
B. A 45-year-old obese patient with hypertension
C. A 30-year-old vegan with normal glucose
D. A 19-year-old underweight student
Correct Answer: B. A 45-year-old obese patient with
hypertension
Rationale: Obesity and hypertension are major risk factors
associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
2. Which laboratory value is diagnostic for diabetes mellitus?
A. Fasting blood glucose of 90 mg/dL
B. Hemoglobin A1C of 4.8%
C. Fasting blood glucose of 130 mg/dL
D. Random glucose of 110 mg/dL
Correct Answer: C. Fasting blood glucose of 130 mg/dL
,Rationale: A fasting glucose ≥126 mg/dL on two separate
occasions is diagnostic for diabetes.
3. A patient with hypothyroidism commonly presents with
which symptom?
A. Heat intolerance
B. Tachycardia
C. Weight loss
D. Fatigue and cold intolerance
Correct Answer: D. Fatigue and cold intolerance
Rationale: Hypothyroidism slows metabolic processes, leading
to fatigue and sensitivity to cold.
4. Which medication is first-line treatment for hypertension in
diabetic patients?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Antacids
C. Opioids
D. Antihistamines
Correct Answer: A. ACE inhibitors
Rationale: ACE inhibitors protect renal function and effectively
lower blood pressure in diabetic patients.
,5. Which finding is most consistent with hyperthyroidism?
A. Bradycardia
B. Weight gain
C. Tremors and heat intolerance
D. Constipation
Correct Answer: C. Tremors and heat intolerance
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism increases metabolic activity causing
tremors, tachycardia, and heat intolerance.
6. Which vaccine is recommended annually for adults over age
65?
A. MMR
B. Influenza vaccine
C. Varicella vaccine
D. HPV vaccine
Correct Answer: B. Influenza vaccine
Rationale: Older adults are at increased risk for influenza
complications and require annual vaccination.
7. Which symptom is most concerning in a patient with chest
pain?
A. Pain relieved by rest
B. Sharp pain lasting seconds
, C. Chest pressure radiating to the jaw
D. Pain after eating spicy food
Correct Answer: C. Chest pressure radiating to the jaw
Rationale: Radiating chest pressure is a classic sign of
myocardial ischemia.
8. Which organism commonly causes urinary tract infections?
A. Streptococcus pyogenes
B. Escherichia coli
C. Clostridium difficile
D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Correct Answer: B. Escherichia coli
Rationale: E. coli is the leading cause of uncomplicated urinary
tract infections.
9. Which assessment finding suggests dehydration?
A. Moist mucous membranes
B. Increased urine output
C. Poor skin turgor
D. Bradycardia
Correct Answer: C. Poor skin turgor
Rationale: Dehydration commonly presents with dry mucosa
and decreased skin elasticity.
