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NR 601 Midterm Exam
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Chamberlain
University (Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
175 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 175 exam questions, each with the correct answer and a detailed rationale, covering
cardiovascular nursing. It offers comprehensive content for students to study, review material, and prepare
for certification exams.
CONTENTS
01 02 03
• Pulmonary Function & Disease • Cardiovascular Physiology & Disease
• Mental Health & Mood Disorders
04 • Pharmacology & Aging 05 06
• Geriatric Syndromes & Assessment• Musculoskeletal & Joint Disorders
07 08 09 • Nutrition & Metabolism
Page 1
, • Neurological & Cognitive Disorders•Preventive Health & Public Health
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 175
The percentage of the FVC expired in one second is
CORRECT ANSWER
FEV1/FVC ratio
RATIONALE
This ratio quantifies airflow limitation, a key indicator of obstructive lung disease, by measuring the proportion of
total lung volume exhaled forcefully in the first second. The underlying principle is the assessment of dynamic lung
volumes to differentiate between restrictive and obstructive patterns of pulmonary dysfunction.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 175
The volume of air a patient to exhale for total duration of the test during maximal effort is
CORRECT ANSWER
FVC
RATIONALE
This question tests the definition of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), which quantifies the total volume of air exhaled
following a maximal inhalation and during a maximal expiratory effort. This measurement is a key component of
spirometry used to assess lung function.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 175
According it the 2017 ACC HTN guidelines, normal BP is
CORRECT ANSWER
<120/80
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, RATIONALE
Normal blood pressure, as defined by the 2017 ACC Hypertension Guidelines, is a systolic pressure less than 120
mmHg and a diastolic pressure less than 80 mmHg. This classification is critical for identifying individuals at lower
risk for cardiovascular disease.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 175
The volume of air in the lungs at max inflation is
CORRECT ANSWER
TLC (total lung capacity)
RATIONALE
Total lung capacity (TLC) represents the maximum volume of air the lungs can hold after a maximal inhalation. This
physiological measurement reflects the total pulmonary volume for gas exchange.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 175
What is tuberculosis
CORRECT ANSWER
Chronic, necrotizing infection caused by slow-growing acid fast bacillus (mycobacterium tuberculosis). Most
common cause of death related to infectious disease worldwise
RATIONALE
Tuberculosis is characterized as a chronic, necrotizing infection caused by *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*, a slow-
growing acid-fast bacillus, and remains the leading cause of infectious disease mortality globally. This identifies the
causative agent, pathological process, and epidemiological significance of the disease.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 175
The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart
CORRECT ANSWER
The heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis
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, RATIONALE
Age-related changes lead to valvular thickening and rigidity due to fibrosis and sclerosis, impairing efficient blood
flow and increasing the workload on the myocardium. This illustrates the principle of age-related structural
degeneration in cardiovascular tissues.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 175
A 55 yo Caucasian male follows up after referral to cardiologist. He thinks his med is causing a cough and
sometimes he has difficulty breathing. Which med was most likely prescribed?
CORRECT ANSWER
Lisinopril
RATIONALE
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors like lisinopril are known to cause a dry cough and dyspnea due to
bradykinin accumulation. This adverse effect is a common reason for medication non-adherence or discontinuation.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 175
MJ presents with h/o structural damage with current s/s of HF. Treatment will be based on his stage of HF
which is
CORRECT ANSWER
Stage C
RATIONALE
MJ's presentation with structural heart disease and current heart failure symptoms places him in Stage C of heart
failure, indicating symptomatic disease requiring treatment. This staging system categorizes heart failure based on
structural disease and the presence of symptoms.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 175
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NR 601 Midterm Exam
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Chamberlain
University (Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
175 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 175 exam questions, each with the correct answer and a detailed rationale, covering
cardiovascular nursing. It offers comprehensive content for students to study, review material, and prepare
for certification exams.
CONTENTS
01 02 03
• Pulmonary Function & Disease • Cardiovascular Physiology & Disease
• Mental Health & Mood Disorders
04 • Pharmacology & Aging 05 06
• Geriatric Syndromes & Assessment• Musculoskeletal & Joint Disorders
07 08 09 • Nutrition & Metabolism
Page 1
, • Neurological & Cognitive Disorders•Preventive Health & Public Health
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 175
The percentage of the FVC expired in one second is
CORRECT ANSWER
FEV1/FVC ratio
RATIONALE
This ratio quantifies airflow limitation, a key indicator of obstructive lung disease, by measuring the proportion of
total lung volume exhaled forcefully in the first second. The underlying principle is the assessment of dynamic lung
volumes to differentiate between restrictive and obstructive patterns of pulmonary dysfunction.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 175
The volume of air a patient to exhale for total duration of the test during maximal effort is
CORRECT ANSWER
FVC
RATIONALE
This question tests the definition of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), which quantifies the total volume of air exhaled
following a maximal inhalation and during a maximal expiratory effort. This measurement is a key component of
spirometry used to assess lung function.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 175
According it the 2017 ACC HTN guidelines, normal BP is
CORRECT ANSWER
<120/80
Page 2
, RATIONALE
Normal blood pressure, as defined by the 2017 ACC Hypertension Guidelines, is a systolic pressure less than 120
mmHg and a diastolic pressure less than 80 mmHg. This classification is critical for identifying individuals at lower
risk for cardiovascular disease.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 175
The volume of air in the lungs at max inflation is
CORRECT ANSWER
TLC (total lung capacity)
RATIONALE
Total lung capacity (TLC) represents the maximum volume of air the lungs can hold after a maximal inhalation. This
physiological measurement reflects the total pulmonary volume for gas exchange.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 175
What is tuberculosis
CORRECT ANSWER
Chronic, necrotizing infection caused by slow-growing acid fast bacillus (mycobacterium tuberculosis). Most
common cause of death related to infectious disease worldwise
RATIONALE
Tuberculosis is characterized as a chronic, necrotizing infection caused by *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*, a slow-
growing acid-fast bacillus, and remains the leading cause of infectious disease mortality globally. This identifies the
causative agent, pathological process, and epidemiological significance of the disease.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 175
The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart
CORRECT ANSWER
The heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis
Page 3
, RATIONALE
Age-related changes lead to valvular thickening and rigidity due to fibrosis and sclerosis, impairing efficient blood
flow and increasing the workload on the myocardium. This illustrates the principle of age-related structural
degeneration in cardiovascular tissues.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 175
A 55 yo Caucasian male follows up after referral to cardiologist. He thinks his med is causing a cough and
sometimes he has difficulty breathing. Which med was most likely prescribed?
CORRECT ANSWER
Lisinopril
RATIONALE
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors like lisinopril are known to cause a dry cough and dyspnea due to
bradykinin accumulation. This adverse effect is a common reason for medication non-adherence or discontinuation.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 175
MJ presents with h/o structural damage with current s/s of HF. Treatment will be based on his stage of HF
which is
CORRECT ANSWER
Stage C
RATIONALE
MJ's presentation with structural heart disease and current heart failure symptoms places him in Stage C of heart
failure, indicating symptomatic disease requiring treatment. This staging system categorizes heart failure based on
structural disease and the presence of symptoms.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 175
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