NSG6001 Final Study Guide South University Latest Update
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1. What are the two primary classifications of heart failure?
Left-sided and right-sided heart failure
Systolic and diastolic heart failure
Ischemic and non-ischemic heart failure
Acute and chronic heart failure
2. Standard pharmacological therapy for uncomplicated UTI consists of the
following:
Amoxicillin 875mg BID x10 days
Ciprofloxacin 7 day course
TMP-SMX 3 day course
Nitrofurantoin 100mg 5 day course
3. What is the primary purpose of adding echocardiography to an exercise
tolerance test?
To measure blood pressure changes
To evaluate heart rate variability
To assess lung function
To detect wall motion abnormalities
4. Describe the factors that contribute to the increased risk of abdominal aortic
aneurysm (AAA) in certain populations.
Factors such as age, gender, and family history contribute to the
increased risk of AAA, with older men being particularly vulnerable.
, AAA risk is equally distributed among all age groups.
Lifestyle choices have no impact on AAA risk.
Only age is a factor in determining AAA risk.
5. What is one key advantage of echocardiogram exercise testing compared to
thallium stress testing?
Results are available more quickly
Requires less patient preparation
More accurate results
Less expensive
6. If a public health initiative aims to reduce chlamydia rates among young
adults, which strategy would be most effective?
Focusing solely on older populations.
Promoting abstinence-only education.
Restricting access to contraceptives.
Increasing access to sexual health education and testing services.
7. If a healthcare organization implements both population management and
healthcare practice strategies, what potential outcome could they expect?
Increased patient wait times and higher costs
Limited access to healthcare services for the community
Improved patient outcomes and more efficient resource allocation
Reduced staff engagement and satisfaction
,8. Ischemia of the lateral wall is generally caused by occlusion of the (BLANK)
anterior descending or the left circumflex coronary artery.
superior
right
left
inferior
9. Describe the significance of interprofessional collaboration in the role of a
nurse practitioner.
Interprofessional collaboration focuses solely on administrative duties.
Interprofessional collaboration enhances patient care by integrating
diverse expertise.
Interprofessional collaboration is less important than solo practice.
Interprofessional collaboration limits the nurse practitioner's role.
10. Describe how relative bradycardia differs from absolute bradycardia.
Relative bradycardia refers to a heart rate that is lower than
expected for a specific context, while absolute bradycardia is
defined as a heart rate consistently below 60 beats per minute
regardless of context.
Relative bradycardia is a temporary condition, whereas absolute
bradycardia is always chronic.
Relative bradycardia is a sign of good health, while absolute
bradycardia indicates a medical emergency.
Relative bradycardia occurs only during sleep, while absolute
bradycardia can occur at any time.
, 11. Discuss how socioeconomic factors can influence the rates of chlamydia
infections in a population.
High income guarantees lower rates of all STIs.
Socioeconomic factors such as poverty and lack of access to
healthcare can lead to higher rates of chlamydia infections.
Higher education levels always reduce chlamydia rates.
Increased access to technology decreases chlamydia prevalence.
12. What are the primary mechanisms that can lead to cardiac arrhythmias?
Electrical conduction block, myocardial infarction, and valve
dysfunction
Increased heart rate, decreased blood pressure, and ischemia
Hypoxia, hyperkalemia, and dehydration
Reentry, automaticity, and triggered activity
13. Why is lung cancer a significant concern for a 65-year-old male with a
history of smoking?
Smoking has no impact on lung health.
Lung cancer is less common in older adults.
Lung cancer is a significant concern due to the increased risk
associated with smoking and age.
Hypertension is the only concern for older males.
14. The most common organism in pyelonephritis is:
Enterococcus fecalis
E.coli
2026 | Pass Exam Prep
1. What are the two primary classifications of heart failure?
Left-sided and right-sided heart failure
Systolic and diastolic heart failure
Ischemic and non-ischemic heart failure
Acute and chronic heart failure
2. Standard pharmacological therapy for uncomplicated UTI consists of the
following:
Amoxicillin 875mg BID x10 days
Ciprofloxacin 7 day course
TMP-SMX 3 day course
Nitrofurantoin 100mg 5 day course
3. What is the primary purpose of adding echocardiography to an exercise
tolerance test?
To measure blood pressure changes
To evaluate heart rate variability
To assess lung function
To detect wall motion abnormalities
4. Describe the factors that contribute to the increased risk of abdominal aortic
aneurysm (AAA) in certain populations.
Factors such as age, gender, and family history contribute to the
increased risk of AAA, with older men being particularly vulnerable.
, AAA risk is equally distributed among all age groups.
Lifestyle choices have no impact on AAA risk.
Only age is a factor in determining AAA risk.
5. What is one key advantage of echocardiogram exercise testing compared to
thallium stress testing?
Results are available more quickly
Requires less patient preparation
More accurate results
Less expensive
6. If a public health initiative aims to reduce chlamydia rates among young
adults, which strategy would be most effective?
Focusing solely on older populations.
Promoting abstinence-only education.
Restricting access to contraceptives.
Increasing access to sexual health education and testing services.
7. If a healthcare organization implements both population management and
healthcare practice strategies, what potential outcome could they expect?
Increased patient wait times and higher costs
Limited access to healthcare services for the community
Improved patient outcomes and more efficient resource allocation
Reduced staff engagement and satisfaction
,8. Ischemia of the lateral wall is generally caused by occlusion of the (BLANK)
anterior descending or the left circumflex coronary artery.
superior
right
left
inferior
9. Describe the significance of interprofessional collaboration in the role of a
nurse practitioner.
Interprofessional collaboration focuses solely on administrative duties.
Interprofessional collaboration enhances patient care by integrating
diverse expertise.
Interprofessional collaboration is less important than solo practice.
Interprofessional collaboration limits the nurse practitioner's role.
10. Describe how relative bradycardia differs from absolute bradycardia.
Relative bradycardia refers to a heart rate that is lower than
expected for a specific context, while absolute bradycardia is
defined as a heart rate consistently below 60 beats per minute
regardless of context.
Relative bradycardia is a temporary condition, whereas absolute
bradycardia is always chronic.
Relative bradycardia is a sign of good health, while absolute
bradycardia indicates a medical emergency.
Relative bradycardia occurs only during sleep, while absolute
bradycardia can occur at any time.
, 11. Discuss how socioeconomic factors can influence the rates of chlamydia
infections in a population.
High income guarantees lower rates of all STIs.
Socioeconomic factors such as poverty and lack of access to
healthcare can lead to higher rates of chlamydia infections.
Higher education levels always reduce chlamydia rates.
Increased access to technology decreases chlamydia prevalence.
12. What are the primary mechanisms that can lead to cardiac arrhythmias?
Electrical conduction block, myocardial infarction, and valve
dysfunction
Increased heart rate, decreased blood pressure, and ischemia
Hypoxia, hyperkalemia, and dehydration
Reentry, automaticity, and triggered activity
13. Why is lung cancer a significant concern for a 65-year-old male with a
history of smoking?
Smoking has no impact on lung health.
Lung cancer is less common in older adults.
Lung cancer is a significant concern due to the increased risk
associated with smoking and age.
Hypertension is the only concern for older males.
14. The most common organism in pyelonephritis is:
Enterococcus fecalis
E.coli
