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1. The major impact of the physiological changes that d. all options are correct
occur with aging is:
a. impaired immunological response
b. reduced physiological reserve
c. reduced homeostatic mechanisms
d. all options are correct
2. A 65-year old caucasian female presented to your c. Stage B
clinic with the following history and symptoms: mitral
valve stenosis, physical exam unremarkable. The NP
knows this patients stage of heart failure is:
a. Stage D
b. Stage C
c. Stage B
d. Stage A
3. According to the 2017 American College of Cardiology a. <120/80
(ACC) hypertension guidelines, a normal blood pres-
sure is:
a. <120/80
b. <130/90
c. <140/80
d. <140/90
4. The aging process causes what normal physiological d. the heart valve thick-
changes in the heart? ens and becomes rigid,
a. hypertrophy of the right ventricle secondary to fibrosis and
b. dilatation of the right ventricle occurs with sclerosis sclerosis
of pulmonic and tricuspid valves
c. cardiology occurs along with prolapse of the mitral
valve and regurgitation.
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d. the heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, sec-
ondary to fibrosis and sclerosis
5. All of the following statements are true about labora- b. abnormal findings are
tory values in older adults except: often due to physiological
a. reference values are not necessarily acceptable val- aging
ues
b. abnormal findings are often due to physiological
aging
c. Reference rages are preferable
6. The best recommendation for a patient who states a. improvise with recom-
they have no equipment to exercise would be: mended objects at home
a. improvise with recommended objects at home
b. have a personal trainer come to the home three
times a week
c. borrow free weights from friends or family
d. sign a contract for a years membership to a local
gym
7. The organism most commonly responsible for com- a. streptococcus pneumo-
munity aquired pneumonia in older adults is: nia
a. streptococcus pneumonia
b. staphylococcus aureus
c. pseudomonas aeruginoa
d. proteus mirabilis
8. JM presents to the office today with CP. He is asymp- d. Stage A
tomatic, his ekg is normal, and his exam is normal.
According to the ACC/AHA guidelines, the provider
should classify JM's HF as:
a. stage B
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b. stage D
c. Stage C
d. Stage A
9. According to the 2017 American College of Cardiolo- d. <130/80
gy (ACC) hypertension guidelines the recommended
blood pressure goal for a 65-year old African American
woman with a history of HTN and Diabetes and no
history of chronic kidney disease is:
a. <120/80
b. <140/80
c. 140/90
d. <130/80
10. What is the most common valvular heart disease in a. aortic stenosis
the older adult
a. aortic stenosis
b. mitral stenosis
c. mitral regurgitation
d. aortic regurgitation
11. A 60-year old woman with a 30-pack year history, pre- d. cant see the answer
sents to your primary care practice for evaluation of
a persistent, daily cough with increased sputum pro-
duction, worse in the morning, occurring over the past
three months. She tells you, I have the same thing,
year after year. which of the following choices would
you consider strongly in your critical thinking process
a. seasonal allergies
b. acute bronchitis
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1. The major impact of the physiological changes that d. all options are correct
occur with aging is:
a. impaired immunological response
b. reduced physiological reserve
c. reduced homeostatic mechanisms
d. all options are correct
2. A 65-year old caucasian female presented to your c. Stage B
clinic with the following history and symptoms: mitral
valve stenosis, physical exam unremarkable. The NP
knows this patients stage of heart failure is:
a. Stage D
b. Stage C
c. Stage B
d. Stage A
3. According to the 2017 American College of Cardiology a. <120/80
(ACC) hypertension guidelines, a normal blood pres-
sure is:
a. <120/80
b. <130/90
c. <140/80
d. <140/90
4. The aging process causes what normal physiological d. the heart valve thick-
changes in the heart? ens and becomes rigid,
a. hypertrophy of the right ventricle secondary to fibrosis and
b. dilatation of the right ventricle occurs with sclerosis sclerosis
of pulmonic and tricuspid valves
c. cardiology occurs along with prolapse of the mitral
valve and regurgitation.
, NR601-Week 2 quiz Most Recent exam COMPLETE (2025) EXAM Questio
and Answers (Verified Answers) (Latest Update 2025) UPDATE!!
d. the heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, sec-
ondary to fibrosis and sclerosis
5. All of the following statements are true about labora- b. abnormal findings are
tory values in older adults except: often due to physiological
a. reference values are not necessarily acceptable val- aging
ues
b. abnormal findings are often due to physiological
aging
c. Reference rages are preferable
6. The best recommendation for a patient who states a. improvise with recom-
they have no equipment to exercise would be: mended objects at home
a. improvise with recommended objects at home
b. have a personal trainer come to the home three
times a week
c. borrow free weights from friends or family
d. sign a contract for a years membership to a local
gym
7. The organism most commonly responsible for com- a. streptococcus pneumo-
munity aquired pneumonia in older adults is: nia
a. streptococcus pneumonia
b. staphylococcus aureus
c. pseudomonas aeruginoa
d. proteus mirabilis
8. JM presents to the office today with CP. He is asymp- d. Stage A
tomatic, his ekg is normal, and his exam is normal.
According to the ACC/AHA guidelines, the provider
should classify JM's HF as:
a. stage B
, NR601-Week 2 quiz Most Recent exam COMPLETE (2025) EXAM Questio
and Answers (Verified Answers) (Latest Update 2025) UPDATE!!
b. stage D
c. Stage C
d. Stage A
9. According to the 2017 American College of Cardiolo- d. <130/80
gy (ACC) hypertension guidelines the recommended
blood pressure goal for a 65-year old African American
woman with a history of HTN and Diabetes and no
history of chronic kidney disease is:
a. <120/80
b. <140/80
c. 140/90
d. <130/80
10. What is the most common valvular heart disease in a. aortic stenosis
the older adult
a. aortic stenosis
b. mitral stenosis
c. mitral regurgitation
d. aortic regurgitation
11. A 60-year old woman with a 30-pack year history, pre- d. cant see the answer
sents to your primary care practice for evaluation of
a persistent, daily cough with increased sputum pro-
duction, worse in the morning, occurring over the past
three months. She tells you, I have the same thing,
year after year. which of the following choices would
you consider strongly in your critical thinking process
a. seasonal allergies
b. acute bronchitis
