NR442- Exam 1 Practice
Questions 2026 Exam All
Answers and Illustrations
Given
A 68-year-old client asks the nurse which part of Medicare will cover
their upcoming hospitalization. Which response is correct?
A. Part A
B. Part B
C. Part C
D. Part D - ANSWER ✔✔A. Part A
,Rationale:
Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing, hospice, and some
home health services.
Part B covers outpatient services and provider visits.
Part C (Medicare Advantage) is optional managed care.
Part D provides prescription drug coverage.
Test-Taking Tip:
Look for inpatient or hospital care → Part A.
MEMORY TRICK:
A = Admit → inpatient hospital, SNF, hospice
B = Bills → outpatient & provider visits
C = Choice → optional Medicare Advantage managed care
D = Drugs → prescription coverage
Which of the following individuals may qualify for Medicare? Select all
that apply.
,A. A 34-year-old with ALS
B. A 67-year-old adult
C. A 22-year-old pregnant client
D. A 45-year-old receiving long-term dialysis for ESRD
E. A 10-year-old child with asthma - ANSWER ✔✔A. A 34-year-old
with ALS
B. A 67-year-old adult
D. A 45-year-old receiving long-term dialysis for ESRD
Rationale:
Medicare eligibility includes 65+, ALS, and ESRD requiring dialysis.
Pregnant clients and children would be more commonly eligible for
Medicaid, not Medicare.
Test-Taking Tip:
For Medicare, think age or very specific diagnoses (ALS, ESRD).
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, Which statements about Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) are
true? Select all that apply.
A. It is an alternative to traditional Medicare.
B. It may include extra benefits such as vision or dental.
C. It replaces Medicare Part D entirely.
D. It is offered through private managed-care plans.
E. It is only available for low-income beneficiaries. - ANSWER ✔✔A.
It is an alternative to traditional Medicare.
B. It may include extra benefits such as vision or dental.
D. It is offered through private managed-care plans.
Rationale:
Medicare Advantage is a private managed-care alternative and often
bundles additional services.
It does not automatically "replace" Part D but often includes drug
coverage.
Eligibility is not income-based.
Questions 2026 Exam All
Answers and Illustrations
Given
A 68-year-old client asks the nurse which part of Medicare will cover
their upcoming hospitalization. Which response is correct?
A. Part A
B. Part B
C. Part C
D. Part D - ANSWER ✔✔A. Part A
,Rationale:
Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing, hospice, and some
home health services.
Part B covers outpatient services and provider visits.
Part C (Medicare Advantage) is optional managed care.
Part D provides prescription drug coverage.
Test-Taking Tip:
Look for inpatient or hospital care → Part A.
MEMORY TRICK:
A = Admit → inpatient hospital, SNF, hospice
B = Bills → outpatient & provider visits
C = Choice → optional Medicare Advantage managed care
D = Drugs → prescription coverage
Which of the following individuals may qualify for Medicare? Select all
that apply.
,A. A 34-year-old with ALS
B. A 67-year-old adult
C. A 22-year-old pregnant client
D. A 45-year-old receiving long-term dialysis for ESRD
E. A 10-year-old child with asthma - ANSWER ✔✔A. A 34-year-old
with ALS
B. A 67-year-old adult
D. A 45-year-old receiving long-term dialysis for ESRD
Rationale:
Medicare eligibility includes 65+, ALS, and ESRD requiring dialysis.
Pregnant clients and children would be more commonly eligible for
Medicaid, not Medicare.
Test-Taking Tip:
For Medicare, think age or very specific diagnoses (ALS, ESRD).
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, Which statements about Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) are
true? Select all that apply.
A. It is an alternative to traditional Medicare.
B. It may include extra benefits such as vision or dental.
C. It replaces Medicare Part D entirely.
D. It is offered through private managed-care plans.
E. It is only available for low-income beneficiaries. - ANSWER ✔✔A.
It is an alternative to traditional Medicare.
B. It may include extra benefits such as vision or dental.
D. It is offered through private managed-care plans.
Rationale:
Medicare Advantage is a private managed-care alternative and often
bundles additional services.
It does not automatically "replace" Part D but often includes drug
coverage.
Eligibility is not income-based.
