NR 601 MIDTERM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 | CHAMBERLAIN UNIVER… EXAM
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 Questions
& Answers 2026-2027 |
Chamberlain University
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
300 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 300 questions with correct answers and detailed rationales for advanced nursing
practice. It covers key concepts in adult gerontology, making it ideal for comprehensive study, exam review,
and certification preparation.
CONTENTS
01 • All Questions
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 300
Page 1
,What are the 3 primary physiological changes of aging?
CORRECT ANSWER
1. Reduced physiological reserve of most body systems, esp. cardiac, resp, renal.
2. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust regulatory systems (i.e. temp control, fluid/lyte balance,
etc.).
3. Impaired immunological function (infection risk is greater, autoimmune dz's more prevalent)
RATIONALE
Aging diminishes the body's ability to respond to stress due to decreased organ reserve and impaired homeostatic
regulation, while also increasing susceptibility to infection and autoimmune conditions through a weakened
immune system. This reflects a general decline in functional capacity and resilience across multiple physiological
systems.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 300
What is the preferred amount of exercise for elderly?
CORRECT ANSWER
30min/day 5 days/wk of moderate exercise.
If trying to lose wt: 60min/day.
RATIONALE
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends adults, including the elderly, aim for 150 minutes of
moderate-intensity aerobic activity weekly, often structured as 30 minutes five days a week, to promote
cardiovascular health and functional independence. Increased duration to 60 minutes daily may be beneficial for
weight management.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 300
What are PFTs?
CORRECT ANSWER
Group of tests that provide quantifiable measurement of lung function, used to dx resp abnormalities or assess
progression/resolution of lung dz.
Page 2
, RATIONALE
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) offer objective, quantitative data on lung mechanics, enabling diagnosis and
monitoring of respiratory conditions by assessing airflow, lung volumes, and gas exchange. This principle of
objective measurement is key to understanding their diagnostic utility.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 300
What is FEV1?
CORRECT ANSWER
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (80-120%)
RATIONALE
This measurement quantifies the volume of air a person can forcibly exhale in the first second of a forced exhalation,
serving as a key indicator of airflow limitation in obstructive lung diseases. The normal range reflects healthy
pulmonary function regarding rapid expulsion of air.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 300
What is FVC?
CORRECT ANSWER
Forced Vital Capacity (80-120%)
RATIONALE
Forced Vital Capacity measures the total volume of air a person can forcibly exhale after a maximal inhalation,
reflecting lung volume and expiratory force. This measurement is a key indicator for assessing obstructive and
restrictive pulmonary diseases.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 300
What is normal FEV1/FVC ratio?
CORRECT ANSWER
<0.7 (70%)
Page 3
, RATIONALE
70 or 70%, signifies obstructive pulmonary disease by indicating that a disproportionately small volume of air can be
forcibly exhaled in the first second of expiration. This key ratio assesses airflow limitation, a hallmark of conditions
like COPD or asthma.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 300
What is GOLD 1 criteria?
CORRECT ANSWER
Mild
FEV1 >/= 80% predicted
RATIONALE
GOLD 1 signifies mild COPD, characterized by an FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in 1 second) that is 80% or greater of
the predicted value. This classification is based on spirometry measurements that objectively define airflow
limitation severity in COPD.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 300
What is GOLD 2 criteria?
CORRECT ANSWER
Moderate
FEV1 50-79% predicted
RATIONALE
GOLD 2 classification for COPD signifies moderate airflow limitation, defined by a forced expiratory volume in one
second (FEV1) between 50% and 79% of predicted values. This staging system quantifies disease severity based on
spirometry.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 300
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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 Questions
& Answers 2026-2027 |
Chamberlain University
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
300 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 300 questions with correct answers and detailed rationales for advanced nursing
practice. It covers key concepts in adult gerontology, making it ideal for comprehensive study, exam review,
and certification preparation.
CONTENTS
01 • All Questions
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 300
Page 1
,What are the 3 primary physiological changes of aging?
CORRECT ANSWER
1. Reduced physiological reserve of most body systems, esp. cardiac, resp, renal.
2. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust regulatory systems (i.e. temp control, fluid/lyte balance,
etc.).
3. Impaired immunological function (infection risk is greater, autoimmune dz's more prevalent)
RATIONALE
Aging diminishes the body's ability to respond to stress due to decreased organ reserve and impaired homeostatic
regulation, while also increasing susceptibility to infection and autoimmune conditions through a weakened
immune system. This reflects a general decline in functional capacity and resilience across multiple physiological
systems.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 300
What is the preferred amount of exercise for elderly?
CORRECT ANSWER
30min/day 5 days/wk of moderate exercise.
If trying to lose wt: 60min/day.
RATIONALE
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends adults, including the elderly, aim for 150 minutes of
moderate-intensity aerobic activity weekly, often structured as 30 minutes five days a week, to promote
cardiovascular health and functional independence. Increased duration to 60 minutes daily may be beneficial for
weight management.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 300
What are PFTs?
CORRECT ANSWER
Group of tests that provide quantifiable measurement of lung function, used to dx resp abnormalities or assess
progression/resolution of lung dz.
Page 2
, RATIONALE
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) offer objective, quantitative data on lung mechanics, enabling diagnosis and
monitoring of respiratory conditions by assessing airflow, lung volumes, and gas exchange. This principle of
objective measurement is key to understanding their diagnostic utility.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 300
What is FEV1?
CORRECT ANSWER
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (80-120%)
RATIONALE
This measurement quantifies the volume of air a person can forcibly exhale in the first second of a forced exhalation,
serving as a key indicator of airflow limitation in obstructive lung diseases. The normal range reflects healthy
pulmonary function regarding rapid expulsion of air.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 300
What is FVC?
CORRECT ANSWER
Forced Vital Capacity (80-120%)
RATIONALE
Forced Vital Capacity measures the total volume of air a person can forcibly exhale after a maximal inhalation,
reflecting lung volume and expiratory force. This measurement is a key indicator for assessing obstructive and
restrictive pulmonary diseases.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 300
What is normal FEV1/FVC ratio?
CORRECT ANSWER
<0.7 (70%)
Page 3
, RATIONALE
70 or 70%, signifies obstructive pulmonary disease by indicating that a disproportionately small volume of air can be
forcibly exhaled in the first second of expiration. This key ratio assesses airflow limitation, a hallmark of conditions
like COPD or asthma.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 300
What is GOLD 1 criteria?
CORRECT ANSWER
Mild
FEV1 >/= 80% predicted
RATIONALE
GOLD 1 signifies mild COPD, characterized by an FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in 1 second) that is 80% or greater of
the predicted value. This classification is based on spirometry measurements that objectively define airflow
limitation severity in COPD.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 300
What is GOLD 2 criteria?
CORRECT ANSWER
Moderate
FEV1 50-79% predicted
RATIONALE
GOLD 2 classification for COPD signifies moderate airflow limitation, defined by a forced expiratory volume in one
second (FEV1) between 50% and 79% of predicted values. This staging system quantifies disease severity based on
spirometry.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 300
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