NR601 Midterm Exam – Primary Care of the Maturing and
Aged Family Actual Exam 2026/2027 | Complete
Exam-Style Questions with Detailed Rationales | Pass
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Section 1: Aging Physiology and Health Assessment (10 Questions)
Q1: A 72-year-old patient reports that it takes longer to read in dim light than it did 10
years ago. The nurse practitioner recognizes this finding as consistent with which
normal age-related change?
A. Cataract formation requiring surgical intervention
B. Presbyopia resulting from reduced lens elasticity
C. Glaucoma caused by increased intraocular pressure
D. Macular degeneration affecting central vision
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because presbyopia is a normal age-related change caused by
decreased lens elasticity and ciliary muscle strength, leading to difficulty focusing on
near objects. This is a physiological aging change, not a pathological condition.
Q2: During a comprehensive geriatric assessment, a nurse practitioner notes that an
80-year-old patient has lost 8% of body weight over the past 6 months without trying.
Which assessment component should be prioritized next?
A. Comprehensive metabolic panel and thyroid function tests
B. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
C. Review of current medications for appetite suppression
D. Screening for social isolation and depression
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct because involuntary weight loss greater than 5% in 6 months is a red
flag requiring immediate medical evaluation to identify underlying pathology, including
malignancy, endocrine disorders, or gastrointestinal disease.
Q3: A nurse practitioner is assessing frailty in an 84-year-old patient using the Fried
Frailty Phenotype. Which finding is NOT one of the five core criteria used in this model?
,A. Unintentional weight loss of 10 pounds in the past year
B. Self-reported exhaustion
C. Decreased grip strength
D. History of two or more falls in the past 6 months
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct because the Fried Frailty Phenotype includes five criteria:
unintentional weight loss, self-reported exhaustion, weakness (grip strength), slow
walking speed, and low physical activity. Falls history is not a core criterion of this
specific model.
Q4: An 85-year-old patient has a serum creatinine of 1.0 mg/dL. The nurse practitioner
recognizes that despite this "normal" value, the patient may have significantly reduced
renal function because:
A. Creatinine production increases with age
B. Muscle mass decreases, leading to lower creatinine generation
C. The kidneys compensate by increasing glomerular filtration
D. Serum creatinine is cleared more rapidly in older adults
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because aging is associated with decreased muscle mass and
reduced creatinine production, which can mask declining glomerular filtration rate. A
"normal" creatinine in an older adult may actually reflect significant renal impairment.
Q5: Which age-related change in the cardiovascular system is correctly matched with its
physiological mechanism?
A. Decreased systolic blood pressure due to reduced stroke volume
B. Increased arterial stiffness leading to isolated systolic hypertension
C. Decreased left ventricular wall thickness due to myocardial atrophy
D. Increased baroreceptor sensitivity causing orthostatic hypertension
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because increased arterial stiffness from collagen cross-linking and
elastin fragmentation is a hallmark of cardiovascular aging, resulting in elevated
systolic blood pressure with normal or low diastolic pressure (isolated systolic
hypertension).
, Q6: A nurse practitioner is evaluating an 82-year-old patient for sarcopenia. Which
intervention has the strongest evidence for preventing or reversing muscle loss in older
adults?
A. High-dose vitamin D supplementation alone
B. Resistance training combined with adequate protein intake
C. Daily aerobic exercise for 60 minutes
D. Testosterone replacement therapy in all older men
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because progressive resistance training combined with protein intake
of 1.0-1.2 g/kg/day is the most evidence-based approach for preventing and treating
sarcopenia in older adults.
Q7: During a comprehensive geriatric assessment, which tool is the most appropriate
for evaluating a patient's ability to perform more complex tasks required for
independent community living?
A. Activities of Daily Living (ADL) scale
B. Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) scale
C. Timed Up and Go (TUG) test
D. Katz Index of Independence
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because IADLs assess higher-level functioning including medication
management, financial tasks, transportation, and meal preparation, which are essential
for independent community living.
Q8: A 78-year-old patient presents with decreased vibration sense in the lower
extremities. The nurse practitioner recognizes this as:
A. An early sign of diabetic peripheral neuropathy
B. A normal age-related change in peripheral nerve function
C. Evidence of vitamin B12 deficiency requiring supplementation
D. A manifestation of lumbar spinal stenosis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because decreased vibratory sense in the ankles and decreased
proprioception are expected normal age-related neurological changes due to gradual
loss of peripheral nerve fibers and slowed nerve conduction velocity.
Q9: Which statement best describes immunosenescence in older adults?
Aged Family Actual Exam 2026/2027 | Complete
Exam-Style Questions with Detailed Rationales | Pass
Guaranteed – A+ Graded
Section 1: Aging Physiology and Health Assessment (10 Questions)
Q1: A 72-year-old patient reports that it takes longer to read in dim light than it did 10
years ago. The nurse practitioner recognizes this finding as consistent with which
normal age-related change?
A. Cataract formation requiring surgical intervention
B. Presbyopia resulting from reduced lens elasticity
C. Glaucoma caused by increased intraocular pressure
D. Macular degeneration affecting central vision
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because presbyopia is a normal age-related change caused by
decreased lens elasticity and ciliary muscle strength, leading to difficulty focusing on
near objects. This is a physiological aging change, not a pathological condition.
Q2: During a comprehensive geriatric assessment, a nurse practitioner notes that an
80-year-old patient has lost 8% of body weight over the past 6 months without trying.
Which assessment component should be prioritized next?
A. Comprehensive metabolic panel and thyroid function tests
B. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
C. Review of current medications for appetite suppression
D. Screening for social isolation and depression
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct because involuntary weight loss greater than 5% in 6 months is a red
flag requiring immediate medical evaluation to identify underlying pathology, including
malignancy, endocrine disorders, or gastrointestinal disease.
Q3: A nurse practitioner is assessing frailty in an 84-year-old patient using the Fried
Frailty Phenotype. Which finding is NOT one of the five core criteria used in this model?
,A. Unintentional weight loss of 10 pounds in the past year
B. Self-reported exhaustion
C. Decreased grip strength
D. History of two or more falls in the past 6 months
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct because the Fried Frailty Phenotype includes five criteria:
unintentional weight loss, self-reported exhaustion, weakness (grip strength), slow
walking speed, and low physical activity. Falls history is not a core criterion of this
specific model.
Q4: An 85-year-old patient has a serum creatinine of 1.0 mg/dL. The nurse practitioner
recognizes that despite this "normal" value, the patient may have significantly reduced
renal function because:
A. Creatinine production increases with age
B. Muscle mass decreases, leading to lower creatinine generation
C. The kidneys compensate by increasing glomerular filtration
D. Serum creatinine is cleared more rapidly in older adults
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because aging is associated with decreased muscle mass and
reduced creatinine production, which can mask declining glomerular filtration rate. A
"normal" creatinine in an older adult may actually reflect significant renal impairment.
Q5: Which age-related change in the cardiovascular system is correctly matched with its
physiological mechanism?
A. Decreased systolic blood pressure due to reduced stroke volume
B. Increased arterial stiffness leading to isolated systolic hypertension
C. Decreased left ventricular wall thickness due to myocardial atrophy
D. Increased baroreceptor sensitivity causing orthostatic hypertension
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because increased arterial stiffness from collagen cross-linking and
elastin fragmentation is a hallmark of cardiovascular aging, resulting in elevated
systolic blood pressure with normal or low diastolic pressure (isolated systolic
hypertension).
, Q6: A nurse practitioner is evaluating an 82-year-old patient for sarcopenia. Which
intervention has the strongest evidence for preventing or reversing muscle loss in older
adults?
A. High-dose vitamin D supplementation alone
B. Resistance training combined with adequate protein intake
C. Daily aerobic exercise for 60 minutes
D. Testosterone replacement therapy in all older men
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because progressive resistance training combined with protein intake
of 1.0-1.2 g/kg/day is the most evidence-based approach for preventing and treating
sarcopenia in older adults.
Q7: During a comprehensive geriatric assessment, which tool is the most appropriate
for evaluating a patient's ability to perform more complex tasks required for
independent community living?
A. Activities of Daily Living (ADL) scale
B. Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) scale
C. Timed Up and Go (TUG) test
D. Katz Index of Independence
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because IADLs assess higher-level functioning including medication
management, financial tasks, transportation, and meal preparation, which are essential
for independent community living.
Q8: A 78-year-old patient presents with decreased vibration sense in the lower
extremities. The nurse practitioner recognizes this as:
A. An early sign of diabetic peripheral neuropathy
B. A normal age-related change in peripheral nerve function
C. Evidence of vitamin B12 deficiency requiring supplementation
D. A manifestation of lumbar spinal stenosis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because decreased vibratory sense in the ankles and decreased
proprioception are expected normal age-related neurological changes due to gradual
loss of peripheral nerve fibers and slowed nerve conduction velocity.
Q9: Which statement best describes immunosenescence in older adults?
