NR601 PRIMARY CARE OF THE AGING
FAMILY 2026 ADVANCED PRACTICE
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
FINAL STUDY GUIDE
◉ Which statement BEST reflects the concept of successful aging
and appropriate provider actions to support health promotion in
older adults?
Answer: A. Successful aging emphasizes autonomy, functional ability,
and active engagement, and providers should address access
barriers and promote culturally sensitive, preventive care.
B. Older adults define health primarily through the management of
medical conditions, not through independence or quality of life.
C. Health promotion is unnecessary beyond age 65 due to the
inevitability of chronic illness and declining function.
D. Successful aging is defined by the complete absence of disease
and disability, and providers should focus solely on curative
treatments.
Correct
,Answer: A. Successful aging emphasizes autonomy, functional ability,
and active engagement, and providers should address access
barriers and promote culturally sensitive, preventive care.
◉ Which individual is MOST appropriately utilizing Medicare Part D
benefits?
Answer: A. A patient enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan that
includes gym membership and over-the-counter drug coverage.
B. A patient visiting their primary care provider for a diabetes check-
up and durable medical equipment refill.
C. A patient receiving inpatient care at a hospital and rehabilitation
services in a skilled nursing facility.
D. A patient picking up a monthly prescription for antihypertensive
medication from a pharmacy under a Medicare-approved drug plan.
Correct
Answer: D. A patient picking up a monthly prescription for
antihypertensive medication from a pharmacy under a Medicare-
approved drug plan.
◉ Which statement MOST accurately reflects the role and structure
of Medicaid in the U.S. healthcare system?
Answer: A. Medicaid provides healthcare coverage for eligible low-
income individuals, but coverage may vary by state.
B. Medicaid only covers children and pregnant women.
, C. Medicaid is a federally administered program with identical
eligibility requirements in all 50 states.
D. Medicaid functions only as a secondary insurance and cannot
serve as a primary payer for any population.
Correct
Answer: A. Medicaid provides healthcare coverage for eligible low-
income individuals, but coverage may vary by state.
◉ What is the primary clinical use of the Karnofsky Performance
Scale Index in the care of patients with serious illness?
Answer: A. To assess functional impairment, guide prognosis, and
evaluate response to treatment.
B. To determine eligibility for Medicare hospice benefits exclusively.
C. To measure cognitive function in individuals with dementia.
D. To evaluate nutritional risk and predict weight loss in older
adults.
Correct
Answer: A. To assess functional impairment, guide prognosis, and
evaluate response to treatment.
FAMILY 2026 ADVANCED PRACTICE
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
FINAL STUDY GUIDE
◉ Which statement BEST reflects the concept of successful aging
and appropriate provider actions to support health promotion in
older adults?
Answer: A. Successful aging emphasizes autonomy, functional ability,
and active engagement, and providers should address access
barriers and promote culturally sensitive, preventive care.
B. Older adults define health primarily through the management of
medical conditions, not through independence or quality of life.
C. Health promotion is unnecessary beyond age 65 due to the
inevitability of chronic illness and declining function.
D. Successful aging is defined by the complete absence of disease
and disability, and providers should focus solely on curative
treatments.
Correct
,Answer: A. Successful aging emphasizes autonomy, functional ability,
and active engagement, and providers should address access
barriers and promote culturally sensitive, preventive care.
◉ Which individual is MOST appropriately utilizing Medicare Part D
benefits?
Answer: A. A patient enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan that
includes gym membership and over-the-counter drug coverage.
B. A patient visiting their primary care provider for a diabetes check-
up and durable medical equipment refill.
C. A patient receiving inpatient care at a hospital and rehabilitation
services in a skilled nursing facility.
D. A patient picking up a monthly prescription for antihypertensive
medication from a pharmacy under a Medicare-approved drug plan.
Correct
Answer: D. A patient picking up a monthly prescription for
antihypertensive medication from a pharmacy under a Medicare-
approved drug plan.
◉ Which statement MOST accurately reflects the role and structure
of Medicaid in the U.S. healthcare system?
Answer: A. Medicaid provides healthcare coverage for eligible low-
income individuals, but coverage may vary by state.
B. Medicaid only covers children and pregnant women.
, C. Medicaid is a federally administered program with identical
eligibility requirements in all 50 states.
D. Medicaid functions only as a secondary insurance and cannot
serve as a primary payer for any population.
Correct
Answer: A. Medicaid provides healthcare coverage for eligible low-
income individuals, but coverage may vary by state.
◉ What is the primary clinical use of the Karnofsky Performance
Scale Index in the care of patients with serious illness?
Answer: A. To assess functional impairment, guide prognosis, and
evaluate response to treatment.
B. To determine eligibility for Medicare hospice benefits exclusively.
C. To measure cognitive function in individuals with dementia.
D. To evaluate nutritional risk and predict weight loss in older
adults.
Correct
Answer: A. To assess functional impairment, guide prognosis, and
evaluate response to treatment.
