NUR 520 EXAM #1 STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 | PRACTICE QUESTIONS, VERIFIED ANSWERS &
COMPREHENSIVE GRADUATE NURSING REVIEW
Hypertension
Risk Factors
Essential Factors:
Family history (age >60), African American (post-menopausal), Hyperlipidemia, Smoking,
Physical inactivity, Low K+/Ca/Mg, Stress
Secondary Factors:
Kidney disease, Primary Aldosteronism, Pheochromocytoma, Crushing Disease,
Contraction of the Aorta, Mineralocorticoids
Types of Hypertension
Most common type is essential hypertension
Essential/Primary: Most prevalent types
Delirium, Dementia, Depression
Delirium
Acute confusion state with fluctuating onset
Seen in unfamiliar settings, inattentiveness, disorganized thinking
Types: Hyperactive, Hypoactive, Mixed
Contributing Factors: Preexisting cognitive impairment, Age, Dehydration, etc.
Signs: Attention problems, emotional issues, muscle control problems
Dementia
Involves slow cognitive decline, global impairment of intellectual function
Types: Alzheimer's
Thinking difficulties, impaired judgment, abstract thought issues
Perception problems, psychomotor behavior changes, disrupted sleep cycle
Depression
, Mood disorder with cognitive, affective, physical manifestations
Primary/secondary types, treatment options like drug therapy, psychotherapy
Differentiating features from delirium and dementia
Interdisciplinary Team Members
Roles
AP: Assists with ADLs under RN supervision
OT: Focuses on occupational therapy and ADLs
PT: Specializes in physical therapy and movement
SLP: Addresses speech-language and communication
Diagnosis & Treatment
Nursing model at advanced level within nursing scope
Roles of various professionals like nurse anesthesia, NP, etc.
Pneumonia
Overview
Common disorder affecting gas exchange with various causes
Etiology: Bacteria, viruses, fungi, non-infectious causes
Signs & Symptoms, Categories: CAP, HAP, HCAP, VAP
Risk Factors & Prevention
Community & Health Care Acquired risk factors
Health promotion strategies, vaccination details
Signs & Symptoms, Assessment, Interventions
Clinical Judgment
Definition
Outcome of critical thinking and decision making
Uses nursing knowledge to assess situations and prioritize client concerns
Aims to deliver safe client care
COMPREHENSIVE GRADUATE NURSING REVIEW
Hypertension
Risk Factors
Essential Factors:
Family history (age >60), African American (post-menopausal), Hyperlipidemia, Smoking,
Physical inactivity, Low K+/Ca/Mg, Stress
Secondary Factors:
Kidney disease, Primary Aldosteronism, Pheochromocytoma, Crushing Disease,
Contraction of the Aorta, Mineralocorticoids
Types of Hypertension
Most common type is essential hypertension
Essential/Primary: Most prevalent types
Delirium, Dementia, Depression
Delirium
Acute confusion state with fluctuating onset
Seen in unfamiliar settings, inattentiveness, disorganized thinking
Types: Hyperactive, Hypoactive, Mixed
Contributing Factors: Preexisting cognitive impairment, Age, Dehydration, etc.
Signs: Attention problems, emotional issues, muscle control problems
Dementia
Involves slow cognitive decline, global impairment of intellectual function
Types: Alzheimer's
Thinking difficulties, impaired judgment, abstract thought issues
Perception problems, psychomotor behavior changes, disrupted sleep cycle
Depression
, Mood disorder with cognitive, affective, physical manifestations
Primary/secondary types, treatment options like drug therapy, psychotherapy
Differentiating features from delirium and dementia
Interdisciplinary Team Members
Roles
AP: Assists with ADLs under RN supervision
OT: Focuses on occupational therapy and ADLs
PT: Specializes in physical therapy and movement
SLP: Addresses speech-language and communication
Diagnosis & Treatment
Nursing model at advanced level within nursing scope
Roles of various professionals like nurse anesthesia, NP, etc.
Pneumonia
Overview
Common disorder affecting gas exchange with various causes
Etiology: Bacteria, viruses, fungi, non-infectious causes
Signs & Symptoms, Categories: CAP, HAP, HCAP, VAP
Risk Factors & Prevention
Community & Health Care Acquired risk factors
Health promotion strategies, vaccination details
Signs & Symptoms, Assessment, Interventions
Clinical Judgment
Definition
Outcome of critical thinking and decision making
Uses nursing knowledge to assess situations and prioritize client concerns
Aims to deliver safe client care
