NR 601 PRIMARY CARE OF THE MATURING & AGED
FAMILY EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A | 2026-2027 |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Bridging classroom theory and advanced clinical practice, this presentation highlights essential
competencies gained during the NR 601 clinical rotation. It showcases evidence-based
diagnostic, prescriptive, and management strategies tailored specifically for maturing and older
adults in a primary care setting. Through complex case analyses, this reflection demonstrates a
readiness to deliver comprehensive, compassionate, and high-quality healthcare to aging
populations.
,Purpose of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
Health is related to psychosocial, functional ability, & safe environment
Who is Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) most beneficial for?
The vulnerable, older adult
Domains of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
1) Physical health
2) Functional health
3) Psychological health
4) Socioenvironmental support & QOL measures
What does the functional health domain show?
How the older adult care for themselves day to day (ADLs)
, Who created the Beers Criteria?
American Geriatric Society
What is the purpose of the Beers Criteria?
- Improve medication selection
- Avoid dangerous medications
Who is the Beers Criteria aimed toward?
- 65 years & older; except hospice & palliative care patients
What does the Beers Criteria stress?
- The importance of deprescribing to avoid polypharmacy
- Adverse drug reactions
Vaccines
- Tetanus
- Diphtheria
- Pneumococcal
- Influenza
Colorectal screening ages
50-75
Breast cancer screening ages
- Biennial screening for women ages 50-74
Health promotion
- Smoking cessation
- Aerobic exercise & strength training
Who needs AAA screening?
*Smokers are at high risk for aneurysm
Lab changes affected by dehydration
- Increased ESR (sed rate)
- Reduced physiological reserves d/t thinner skin & less sub q tissue/ fat
Mini Nutritional Assessment
FAMILY EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A | 2026-2027 |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Bridging classroom theory and advanced clinical practice, this presentation highlights essential
competencies gained during the NR 601 clinical rotation. It showcases evidence-based
diagnostic, prescriptive, and management strategies tailored specifically for maturing and older
adults in a primary care setting. Through complex case analyses, this reflection demonstrates a
readiness to deliver comprehensive, compassionate, and high-quality healthcare to aging
populations.
,Purpose of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
Health is related to psychosocial, functional ability, & safe environment
Who is Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) most beneficial for?
The vulnerable, older adult
Domains of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
1) Physical health
2) Functional health
3) Psychological health
4) Socioenvironmental support & QOL measures
What does the functional health domain show?
How the older adult care for themselves day to day (ADLs)
, Who created the Beers Criteria?
American Geriatric Society
What is the purpose of the Beers Criteria?
- Improve medication selection
- Avoid dangerous medications
Who is the Beers Criteria aimed toward?
- 65 years & older; except hospice & palliative care patients
What does the Beers Criteria stress?
- The importance of deprescribing to avoid polypharmacy
- Adverse drug reactions
Vaccines
- Tetanus
- Diphtheria
- Pneumococcal
- Influenza
Colorectal screening ages
50-75
Breast cancer screening ages
- Biennial screening for women ages 50-74
Health promotion
- Smoking cessation
- Aerobic exercise & strength training
Who needs AAA screening?
*Smokers are at high risk for aneurysm
Lab changes affected by dehydration
- Increased ESR (sed rate)
- Reduced physiological reserves d/t thinner skin & less sub q tissue/ fat
Mini Nutritional Assessment
