NR601-Week 2 quiz Latest Update 2025-2026
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100. Thoracic aortic dissection presents typically as - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Severe
retrosternal CP that radiates to the back and both arms
101. Bordetella pertussis is best characterized by - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Sub-acute
cough lasting >2wks
102. Routine testing of TB should occur in all of the following vulnerable populations
except: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Hospitalized elderly
103. Which of the following statements about fluid balance in elderly is false? -
CORRECT ANSWER: a. Assessment of skin turgor at the sternum is a reliable indicator
of dehydration in elderly
104. Distinguishing delirium from dementia can be problematic since they may co-exist.
The primary consideration in the DD is: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Rapid change and
fluctuating course of cognitive function
105. Presbystasis is best described as: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Age-related
disequilibrium of unknown pathology characterized by gradual onset of difficulty walking
106. If dizziness has a predictable pattern associated w/it, you should first consider: -
CORRECT ANSWER: a. Hypoglycemia
107. Evidence shows that the most important predictor of a fall is: - CORRECT
ANSWER: a. Prior h/o a fall
,108. The most cost-effective interventions used to prevent falls are - CORRECT
ANSWER: 109. Home modifications and vit D supplements
110. Chronic fatigue syndrome is best described as: - CORRECT ANSWER: 111.
Fatigue lasting longer than 6mo and not relieved by rest
112. Which form of HA is bilateral in nature - CORRECT ANSWER: 113. Tension
114. Microscopic hematuria is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWER: 115. 3 or more RBCs
on 3 or mor samples of urine
116. Risk factors associated with the finding of a malignancy in a pt w/hemoptysis
include all of the following except: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Childhood asthma
117. Recent wt loss is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Loss of >10lbs over the
past 3-6mo
118. The most common cause of disability in elderly is due to: - CORRECT ANSWER:
a. Arthritis
119. Lipedema is best described as: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Bilat distribution of fat in
lower extremities
120. Drug-induced pruritis is distinguished because it: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. May
occur right after drug is taken or months later
121. A form of syncope that is more common in elderly than in younger adults is: -
CORRECT ANSWER: a. Orthostatic hypotension
, 122. All of the following statements about tremor are true except: - CORRECT
ANSWER: a. The most common tremor is the Parkinson tremor
123. Overflow incontinence is usually associated with: - CORRECT ANSWER: a.
Bladder outlet obstruction
124. Wandering is best described as - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Purposeful excessive
ambulatory behavior
125. A key symptom of ischemic heart dz is CP. However, angina equivalents may
include exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalents are important because: - CORRECT
ANSWER: a. Women w/ischemic heart dz many times don't present w/CP.
Some pt's may have no symptoms or atypical symptoms so dx may only be made at the
time of the actual MI
126. Which test is clinical standard for assessment of aortic stenosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER: a. Echocardiogram
127. Ischemic heart dz is: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Defined as an imbalance between
O2 supply and demand.
Frequently manifested as angina.
Leading COD in elderly.
128. Preceding a stress test, the following lab work might include: - CORRECT
ANSWER: a. CBC w/diff to differentiate ischemic heart dz from anemia.
Thyroid studies to rule out hyperthyroidism.
129. On exam, what type of murmur can be auscultated w/aortic regurg? - CORRECT
ANSWER: a. Austin flint
Exam 155 Questions with 100% Verified Correct
Answers Guaranteed A+
100. Thoracic aortic dissection presents typically as - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Severe
retrosternal CP that radiates to the back and both arms
101. Bordetella pertussis is best characterized by - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Sub-acute
cough lasting >2wks
102. Routine testing of TB should occur in all of the following vulnerable populations
except: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Hospitalized elderly
103. Which of the following statements about fluid balance in elderly is false? -
CORRECT ANSWER: a. Assessment of skin turgor at the sternum is a reliable indicator
of dehydration in elderly
104. Distinguishing delirium from dementia can be problematic since they may co-exist.
The primary consideration in the DD is: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Rapid change and
fluctuating course of cognitive function
105. Presbystasis is best described as: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Age-related
disequilibrium of unknown pathology characterized by gradual onset of difficulty walking
106. If dizziness has a predictable pattern associated w/it, you should first consider: -
CORRECT ANSWER: a. Hypoglycemia
107. Evidence shows that the most important predictor of a fall is: - CORRECT
ANSWER: a. Prior h/o a fall
,108. The most cost-effective interventions used to prevent falls are - CORRECT
ANSWER: 109. Home modifications and vit D supplements
110. Chronic fatigue syndrome is best described as: - CORRECT ANSWER: 111.
Fatigue lasting longer than 6mo and not relieved by rest
112. Which form of HA is bilateral in nature - CORRECT ANSWER: 113. Tension
114. Microscopic hematuria is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWER: 115. 3 or more RBCs
on 3 or mor samples of urine
116. Risk factors associated with the finding of a malignancy in a pt w/hemoptysis
include all of the following except: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Childhood asthma
117. Recent wt loss is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Loss of >10lbs over the
past 3-6mo
118. The most common cause of disability in elderly is due to: - CORRECT ANSWER:
a. Arthritis
119. Lipedema is best described as: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Bilat distribution of fat in
lower extremities
120. Drug-induced pruritis is distinguished because it: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. May
occur right after drug is taken or months later
121. A form of syncope that is more common in elderly than in younger adults is: -
CORRECT ANSWER: a. Orthostatic hypotension
, 122. All of the following statements about tremor are true except: - CORRECT
ANSWER: a. The most common tremor is the Parkinson tremor
123. Overflow incontinence is usually associated with: - CORRECT ANSWER: a.
Bladder outlet obstruction
124. Wandering is best described as - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Purposeful excessive
ambulatory behavior
125. A key symptom of ischemic heart dz is CP. However, angina equivalents may
include exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalents are important because: - CORRECT
ANSWER: a. Women w/ischemic heart dz many times don't present w/CP.
Some pt's may have no symptoms or atypical symptoms so dx may only be made at the
time of the actual MI
126. Which test is clinical standard for assessment of aortic stenosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER: a. Echocardiogram
127. Ischemic heart dz is: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Defined as an imbalance between
O2 supply and demand.
Frequently manifested as angina.
Leading COD in elderly.
128. Preceding a stress test, the following lab work might include: - CORRECT
ANSWER: a. CBC w/diff to differentiate ischemic heart dz from anemia.
Thyroid studies to rule out hyperthyroidism.
129. On exam, what type of murmur can be auscultated w/aortic regurg? - CORRECT
ANSWER: a. Austin flint
