NR601-Week 2 quiz Latest Update 2025-2026 Exam 155 Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
- Thoracic aortic dissection presents typically as - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Severe
retrosternal CP that radiates to the back and both arms
- Bordetella pertussis is best characterized by - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Sub-acute
cough lasting >2wks
- Routine testing of TB should occur in all of the following vulnerable populations
except: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Hospitalized elderly
- 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
- 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
- Presbystasis is best described as: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Age-related
disequilibrium of unknown pathology characterized by gradual onset of difficulty walking
- 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
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- The most cost-effective interventions used to prevent falls are - CORRECT
ANSWER: 109. Home modifications and vit D supplements
- 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
- Microscopic hematuria is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWER: 115. 3 or more RBCs
on 3 or mor samples of urine
- 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
- Recent wt loss is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Loss of >10lbs over the
past 3-6mo
- The most common cause of disability in elderly is due to: - CORRECT ANSWER:
- Arthritis
- Lipedema is best described as: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Bilat distribution of fat in
lower extremities
- Drug-induced pruritis is distinguished because it: - CORRECT ANSWER: a. May
occur right after drug is taken or months later
- A form of syncope that is more common in elderly than in younger adults is: -
CORRECT ANSWER: a. Orthostatic hypotension
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122. All of the following statements about tremor are true except: - CORRECT
ANSWER: a. The most common tremor is the Parkinson tremor
- 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
- 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
- Which test is clinical standard for assessment of aortic stenosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER: a. Echocardiogram
- 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.
- On exam, what type of murmur can be auscultated w/aortic regurg? - CORRECT
ANSWER: a. Austin flint
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