NR601 ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING
EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS (LATEST ), (A+
GUARANTEE).
1. A 78-year-old patient presents for a wellness visit. According to the USPSTF, which of the
following is the most appropriate recommendation regarding screening for abdominal aortic
aneurysm (AAA)?
A. Biennial screening for men aged 70 to 80 with a history of hypertension.
B. Annual screening by ultrasonography in all adults over age 65.
C. One-time screening for all women aged 65 to 75 who have never smoked.
D. One-time screening by ultrasonography in men aged 65 to 75 years who have ever
smoked.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The USPSTF recommends a one-time screening for AAA with
ultrasonography in men aged 65 to 75 years who have ever smoked. Screening in women
who have never smoked is not recommended.
2. Under Medicare Part B, which of the following services is typically covered?
A. Inpatient hospital stays and skilled nursing facility care.
,B. Long-term custodial care in a nursing home.
C. Prescription drug coverage only.
D. Physician services, outpatient care, and durable medical equipment.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Medicare Part B covers medically necessary services like
doctors’ services and outpatient care, and preventive services. Part A covers inpatient care,
and Part D covers prescriptions.
3. When assessing an older adult using the Fried Frailty Phenotype, which of the following is
NOT one of the five criteria?
A. Cognitive impairment (MMSE < 24).
B. Self-reported exhaustion.
C. Unintentional weight loss of 10 lbs or more in a year.
D. Slow walking speed.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Fried criteria include: weight loss, exhaustion, low physical
activity, slowness, and weakness. Cognitive impairment is not one of the specific criteria for
this phenotype.
, 4. A 72-year-old female requires an assessment of her Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
(IADLs). Which task should the NP evaluate?
A. Ability to feed herself.
B. Ability to transfer from bed to chair.
C. Ability to manage finances and use a telephone.
D. Ability to perform self-toileting.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: IADLs involve more complex tasks necessary for living
independently in the community, such as managing finances, shopping, and using a
telephone. The others are Basic ADLs.
5. Which screening tool is most appropriate for a rapid assessment of cognitive impairment in
a busy primary care setting?
A. Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE)
B. Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
C. The SPICES Tool
D. Mini-Cog
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Mini-Cog is a fast (3-minute) tool consisting of a 3-item
recall and a clock-drawing test, making it highly effective for rapid screening.
EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS (LATEST ), (A+
GUARANTEE).
1. A 78-year-old patient presents for a wellness visit. According to the USPSTF, which of the
following is the most appropriate recommendation regarding screening for abdominal aortic
aneurysm (AAA)?
A. Biennial screening for men aged 70 to 80 with a history of hypertension.
B. Annual screening by ultrasonography in all adults over age 65.
C. One-time screening for all women aged 65 to 75 who have never smoked.
D. One-time screening by ultrasonography in men aged 65 to 75 years who have ever
smoked.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The USPSTF recommends a one-time screening for AAA with
ultrasonography in men aged 65 to 75 years who have ever smoked. Screening in women
who have never smoked is not recommended.
2. Under Medicare Part B, which of the following services is typically covered?
A. Inpatient hospital stays and skilled nursing facility care.
,B. Long-term custodial care in a nursing home.
C. Prescription drug coverage only.
D. Physician services, outpatient care, and durable medical equipment.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Medicare Part B covers medically necessary services like
doctors’ services and outpatient care, and preventive services. Part A covers inpatient care,
and Part D covers prescriptions.
3. When assessing an older adult using the Fried Frailty Phenotype, which of the following is
NOT one of the five criteria?
A. Cognitive impairment (MMSE < 24).
B. Self-reported exhaustion.
C. Unintentional weight loss of 10 lbs or more in a year.
D. Slow walking speed.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Fried criteria include: weight loss, exhaustion, low physical
activity, slowness, and weakness. Cognitive impairment is not one of the specific criteria for
this phenotype.
, 4. A 72-year-old female requires an assessment of her Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
(IADLs). Which task should the NP evaluate?
A. Ability to feed herself.
B. Ability to transfer from bed to chair.
C. Ability to manage finances and use a telephone.
D. Ability to perform self-toileting.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: IADLs involve more complex tasks necessary for living
independently in the community, such as managing finances, shopping, and using a
telephone. The others are Basic ADLs.
5. Which screening tool is most appropriate for a rapid assessment of cognitive impairment in
a busy primary care setting?
A. Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE)
B. Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
C. The SPICES Tool
D. Mini-Cog
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Mini-Cog is a fast (3-minute) tool consisting of a 3-item
recall and a clock-drawing test, making it highly effective for rapid screening.
