NR 601 Final Exam Test Bank 2026 | 300 Real Exam
Questions with Correct Answers | Latest Update 2026 |
Exam Prep | Graded A+ | Chamberlain
1. Which class of drugs is primarily used to treat Alzheimer's disease?
Antidepressants
Cholinesterase inhibitors
Beta-blockers
Antipsychotics
2. In a clinical scenario where a patient is struggling with grief after losing a
loved one, which task should the nurse prioritize to facilitate the patient's
healing?
avoid discussing the loss
restructure relationships
work through the pain of grief
begin to disengage
3. What anatomical feature of women contributes to a higher risk of urinary tract
infections?
the female bladder is larger
the female urethra is shorter
the female pelvic floor is stronger
the female urethra is longer
4. If an elderly patient presents with multiple missed appointments and shows
signs of anxiety, what should a nurse consider regarding elder abuse?
, The anxiety is unrelated to elder abuse and may be due to normal
aging.
The nurse should consider the possibility of elder abuse as a
contributing factor.
The nurse should focus solely on the patient's physical health.
The missed appointments indicate the patient is managing their health
well.
5. Which of the following medications would NOT be helpful in directly treating
a pain caused by inflammation?
Antispasmodics
Opioids
Corticosteroids
NSAIDS and Tylenol
6. According to the 2017 HTN guidelines, what is considered a normal blood
pressure reading for adults?
120-129/80-89 mmHg
130-139/80-89 mmHg
Less than 120/80 mmHg
140/90 mmHg or higher
7. A 56-year-old male patient screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma
glucose level of 96mg/dl. The nurse practitioner management plan includes:
repeat fasting plasma glucose in one year
refer to ophthalmology for an eye exam
, prescribe Metformin 500mg po BID
repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years
8. Based on the New York Heart Association Functional Classification, which of
the following is classified as Functional Class II?
Symptoms at rest
Slight limitation of physical activity, ordinary activity causes
symptoms
No limitation of physical activity, no symptoms with ordinary exertion
Marked limitation of physical activity, asymptomatic at rest
9. If a patient is diagnosed with a terminal illness and has a prognosis of less
than six months to live, what type of care would be most appropriate for
them?
curative care
rehabilitative care
preventive care
hospice care
10. Which of the following characteristics helps to differentiate delirium from
dementia?
Delirium has an acute onset
PET scanning is abnormal in delirium
Attention is spared in delirium
Delirium has no change in level of consciousness
, 11. Describe why the length of the female urethra is significant in the context of
urinary tract infections.
The female urethra's position has no impact on UTI risk.
The longer female urethra prevents bacteria from entering the
bladder.
The female urethra is designed to filter out bacteria effectively.
The shorter female urethra allows bacteria to reach the bladder
more easily, increasing the risk of UTIs.
12. A 70-year-old male patient reports involuntary leakage of urine when he
coughs or lifts heavy objects. Based on this information, what would be the
most appropriate diagnosis?
stress incontinence
functional incontinence
urge incontinence
overflow
13. Which condition is characterized by the presence of fibrillatory P waves on
an ECG?
Atrial flutter
Atrial tachycardia
AV block
Atrial fibrillation
14. Describe the significance of using the Confusion Assessment Model in
elderly patients.
Questions with Correct Answers | Latest Update 2026 |
Exam Prep | Graded A+ | Chamberlain
1. Which class of drugs is primarily used to treat Alzheimer's disease?
Antidepressants
Cholinesterase inhibitors
Beta-blockers
Antipsychotics
2. In a clinical scenario where a patient is struggling with grief after losing a
loved one, which task should the nurse prioritize to facilitate the patient's
healing?
avoid discussing the loss
restructure relationships
work through the pain of grief
begin to disengage
3. What anatomical feature of women contributes to a higher risk of urinary tract
infections?
the female bladder is larger
the female urethra is shorter
the female pelvic floor is stronger
the female urethra is longer
4. If an elderly patient presents with multiple missed appointments and shows
signs of anxiety, what should a nurse consider regarding elder abuse?
, The anxiety is unrelated to elder abuse and may be due to normal
aging.
The nurse should consider the possibility of elder abuse as a
contributing factor.
The nurse should focus solely on the patient's physical health.
The missed appointments indicate the patient is managing their health
well.
5. Which of the following medications would NOT be helpful in directly treating
a pain caused by inflammation?
Antispasmodics
Opioids
Corticosteroids
NSAIDS and Tylenol
6. According to the 2017 HTN guidelines, what is considered a normal blood
pressure reading for adults?
120-129/80-89 mmHg
130-139/80-89 mmHg
Less than 120/80 mmHg
140/90 mmHg or higher
7. A 56-year-old male patient screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma
glucose level of 96mg/dl. The nurse practitioner management plan includes:
repeat fasting plasma glucose in one year
refer to ophthalmology for an eye exam
, prescribe Metformin 500mg po BID
repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years
8. Based on the New York Heart Association Functional Classification, which of
the following is classified as Functional Class II?
Symptoms at rest
Slight limitation of physical activity, ordinary activity causes
symptoms
No limitation of physical activity, no symptoms with ordinary exertion
Marked limitation of physical activity, asymptomatic at rest
9. If a patient is diagnosed with a terminal illness and has a prognosis of less
than six months to live, what type of care would be most appropriate for
them?
curative care
rehabilitative care
preventive care
hospice care
10. Which of the following characteristics helps to differentiate delirium from
dementia?
Delirium has an acute onset
PET scanning is abnormal in delirium
Attention is spared in delirium
Delirium has no change in level of consciousness
, 11. Describe why the length of the female urethra is significant in the context of
urinary tract infections.
The female urethra's position has no impact on UTI risk.
The longer female urethra prevents bacteria from entering the
bladder.
The female urethra is designed to filter out bacteria effectively.
The shorter female urethra allows bacteria to reach the bladder
more easily, increasing the risk of UTIs.
12. A 70-year-old male patient reports involuntary leakage of urine when he
coughs or lifts heavy objects. Based on this information, what would be the
most appropriate diagnosis?
stress incontinence
functional incontinence
urge incontinence
overflow
13. Which condition is characterized by the presence of fibrillatory P waves on
an ECG?
Atrial flutter
Atrial tachycardia
AV block
Atrial fibrillation
14. Describe the significance of using the Confusion Assessment Model in
elderly patients.
