NR 601 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED
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Which diagnostic laboratory test would the nurse practitioner typically not order
for the purpose of evaluating an individual's acute, unexplained weight loss?
Serum Potassium
It has been projected that the cultural group presenting the greatest growth rate
among the older adult population will be the: Hispanic Americans
A client is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which diagnostic test will
best evaluate the management plan prescribed for this client?
Quarterly hemoglobin A1C
After first managing the pain being experienced by the client with gout, the
treatment focuses on:
Preventing systemic involvement by altering the client's diet
The abrupt onset of symptoms of stress or urge incontinence is most often due to a
urinary tract infection
True
Based on current demographic data, which statement identifies a predictive trend
regarding the health care needs of society?
,More nursing services will be required to serve the needs of the population 85
years of age and older.
Which statement made by a client recently diagnosed with diverticular disease
would indicate that she needs additional teaching regarding dietary considerations?
"I'll have to give up eating right before I go to bed." Ethnocentrism is defined
as:
a belief that one's ethnic group is superior to that of another true
When diagnosed with diverticulosis, a client asks how this problem occurred.
Which assessment data identifies a risk factor for diverticulosis?
Maintains a diet low in fiber.
A 77-year-old client being treated for glaucoma asks the nurse practitioner what
causes glaucoma. The nurse bases the response on the knowledge that the
increase in intraocular pressure is a result of:
a breakdown in the absorption process
Which of the following culturally diverse male clients will most benefit from
educational material related to "Staying Healthy into your 80s" Japanese
The following are true statements about bipolar disorders in older adults except
"Bipolar disorder is the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder in older
adults."
Which assessment data would not be of particular concern when attempting to
manage an older adult's risk for dehydration?
,Chronic constipation
A 60-year-old woman presents with a chief complaint of uncomfortable breathing
on exertion. She has had a minimally productive cough for several years that does
not bother her. On further questioning, she states that her breathing gets much
worse when she lies down. The most likely cause of her dyspnea is:
Cardiac
Which of the following drugs do not trigger or aggravate a cough?
Hydrochlorothiazide
When educating the older adult population about the risks to physical health that
chronic alcohol abuse presents, the nurse practitioner is especially careful to
include the:
Identification of the signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding
Which of the following drugs does not typically cause constipation? Magnesium-
containing antacid
An older adult client has been voluntarily admitted for treatment of alcohol
dependency. In implementing care, the nurse plans which intervention based upon
knowledge about alcohol and aging?
Assessing the client for both depression and anxiety
The greatest risk for injury for a client with progressed Parkinson's disease is: Falls
, An older adult client shares with the nurse that, "I don't know what it is but it
seems that I need more light for reading or even watching television as I get older."
The nurse explains that aging may cause this change due to the:
Slower ability of the pupil to adjust to changes in lighting.
The nurse practitioner shows an understanding of appropriate influenza
vaccination guidelines for a client over the age of 65 when stating:
"Regardless of your physical health you really should get a yearly flu shot."
The nurse shows understanding of the need to promote healthy skin in the older
adult when encouraging the client to all of the following except :
clean the skin with a moisturizing soap
What is osteoporosis?
Skeletal disorder characterized by impaired bone strength that predisposes to
increased risk of fracture.
Can occur from not only bone loss but also from failure earlier in life to make
sufficient bone.
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED
SUCCESS.
Which diagnostic laboratory test would the nurse practitioner typically not order
for the purpose of evaluating an individual's acute, unexplained weight loss?
Serum Potassium
It has been projected that the cultural group presenting the greatest growth rate
among the older adult population will be the: Hispanic Americans
A client is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which diagnostic test will
best evaluate the management plan prescribed for this client?
Quarterly hemoglobin A1C
After first managing the pain being experienced by the client with gout, the
treatment focuses on:
Preventing systemic involvement by altering the client's diet
The abrupt onset of symptoms of stress or urge incontinence is most often due to a
urinary tract infection
True
Based on current demographic data, which statement identifies a predictive trend
regarding the health care needs of society?
,More nursing services will be required to serve the needs of the population 85
years of age and older.
Which statement made by a client recently diagnosed with diverticular disease
would indicate that she needs additional teaching regarding dietary considerations?
"I'll have to give up eating right before I go to bed." Ethnocentrism is defined
as:
a belief that one's ethnic group is superior to that of another true
When diagnosed with diverticulosis, a client asks how this problem occurred.
Which assessment data identifies a risk factor for diverticulosis?
Maintains a diet low in fiber.
A 77-year-old client being treated for glaucoma asks the nurse practitioner what
causes glaucoma. The nurse bases the response on the knowledge that the
increase in intraocular pressure is a result of:
a breakdown in the absorption process
Which of the following culturally diverse male clients will most benefit from
educational material related to "Staying Healthy into your 80s" Japanese
The following are true statements about bipolar disorders in older adults except
"Bipolar disorder is the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder in older
adults."
Which assessment data would not be of particular concern when attempting to
manage an older adult's risk for dehydration?
,Chronic constipation
A 60-year-old woman presents with a chief complaint of uncomfortable breathing
on exertion. She has had a minimally productive cough for several years that does
not bother her. On further questioning, she states that her breathing gets much
worse when she lies down. The most likely cause of her dyspnea is:
Cardiac
Which of the following drugs do not trigger or aggravate a cough?
Hydrochlorothiazide
When educating the older adult population about the risks to physical health that
chronic alcohol abuse presents, the nurse practitioner is especially careful to
include the:
Identification of the signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding
Which of the following drugs does not typically cause constipation? Magnesium-
containing antacid
An older adult client has been voluntarily admitted for treatment of alcohol
dependency. In implementing care, the nurse plans which intervention based upon
knowledge about alcohol and aging?
Assessing the client for both depression and anxiety
The greatest risk for injury for a client with progressed Parkinson's disease is: Falls
, An older adult client shares with the nurse that, "I don't know what it is but it
seems that I need more light for reading or even watching television as I get older."
The nurse explains that aging may cause this change due to the:
Slower ability of the pupil to adjust to changes in lighting.
The nurse practitioner shows an understanding of appropriate influenza
vaccination guidelines for a client over the age of 65 when stating:
"Regardless of your physical health you really should get a yearly flu shot."
The nurse shows understanding of the need to promote healthy skin in the older
adult when encouraging the client to all of the following except :
clean the skin with a moisturizing soap
What is osteoporosis?
Skeletal disorder characterized by impaired bone strength that predisposes to
increased risk of fracture.
Can occur from not only bone loss but also from failure earlier in life to make
sufficient bone.
