NURS 5432 Complete Study Guide 198/200
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON - COLLEGE OF NURSING
NURS 5432 FNP 1
2026/2027 | ALL 4 EXAMS | 200 QUESTIONS | GRADED A+ | 100% VERIFIED
Exam 1: 50 Questions Exam 2: 50 Questions Exam 3: 50 Questions Exam 4: 50 Questions
Health Assessment Acute Care Chronic Disease Pharmacology Diagnostics
NURS 5432 FNP 1 Complete Course Coverage
Exam Structure Core Domains
✓ Exam 1: 50 Questions - Health Assessment & Health Promotion ● Advanced Health Assessment
✓ Exam 2: 50 Questions - Cardiovascular, Endocrine, Respiratory ● Differential Diagnosis
✓ Exam 3: 50 Questions - MSK, Derm, GI Conditions ● Acute Condition Management
✓ Exam 4: 50 Questions - GU, Neuro, Mental Health ● Chronic Disease Management
✓ Total: 200 Comprehensive Questions ● Pharmacology for APN
✓ All Questions with Detailed Rationales ● Diagnostic Testing Interpretation
● Evidence-Based Guidelines
Introduction: This comprehensive study guide covers ALL 4 examinations for NURS 5432 FNP 1 with 50 questions per exam (200 total
questions). Content is organized by exam and body system with detailed rationales aligned with current clinical guidelines (ACC/AHA,
ADA, GINA, USPSTF, JNC).
EXAM 1: Health Assessment & Health Promotion (Questions 1-50)
, Assessment
1
When performing a health history, which component includes the patient's reason for
seeking care?
A) Past Medical History
B) Chief Complaint
C) Review of Systems
D) Family History
Correct Answer: B) Chief Complaint
Rationale: The Chief Complaint (CC) is the patient's own description of why they are seeking care, typically recorded
in their own words.
Assessment
2
The PQRSTU mnemonic is used to assess:
A) Mental status
B) Pain
C) Vital signs
D) Skin lesions
Correct Answer: B) Pain
Rationale: PQRSTU (Provocation, Quality, Region, Severity, Timing, Understanding) is used for comprehensive pain
assessment.
Prevention
3
Which blood pressure reading indicates Stage 2 Hypertension per ACC/AHA guidelines?
A) 120-129/<80
B) 130-139/80-89
C) ≥140/≥90
D) ≥160/≥100
Correct Answer: C) ≥140/≥90
Rationale: Per 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: Stage 2 HTN is ≥140/≥90 mmHg. Stage 1 is 130-139/80-89.
Prevention
4
According to USPSTF, when should colorectal cancer screening begin for average-risk
adults?
A) Age 40
B) Age 45
, C) Age 50
D) Age 55
Correct Answer: B) Age 45
Rationale: USPSTF recommends colorectal cancer screening begin at age 45 for average-risk adults (updated from 50
in 2021).
Prevention
5
Which vaccine is recommended for adults ≥65 years?
A) HPV
B) Pneumococcal
C) Varicella
D) Rotavirus
Correct Answer: B) Pneumococcal
Rationale: Pneumococcal vaccines (PCV15/PCV20 and PPSV23) are recommended for adults ≥65 years to prevent
pneumococcal disease.
Assessment
6
A BMI of 32 kg/m² indicates:
A) Normal weight
B) Overweight
C) Obesity Class I
D) Obesity Class II
Correct Answer: C) Obesity Class I
Rationale: BMI 30-34.9 = Obesity Class I. BMI 25-29.9 = Overweight. BMI 35-39.9 = Obesity Class II.
Prevention
7
When should mammography screening begin for average-risk women per USPSTF (2024)?
A) Age 35
B) Age 40
C) Age 45
D) Age 50
Correct Answer: B) Age 40
Rationale: USPSTF (2024) recommends biennial mammography screening begin at age 40 for average-risk women.
Assessment
, 8 The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) assesses:
A) Depression
B) Anxiety
C) Cognitive function
D) Pain
Correct Answer: C) Cognitive function
Rationale: MMSE is a screening tool for cognitive impairment and dementia, assessing orientation, memory,
attention, and language.
Prevention
9
Which screening is recommended for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
A) All adults ≥65
B) Men 65-75 who ever smoked
C) Women ≥70
D) All smokers ≥50
Correct Answer: B) Men 65-75 who ever smoked
Rationale: USPSTF recommends one-time AAA screening for men 65-75 who have ever smoked. Not routinely
recommended for women.
Assessment
10
Normal adult resting heart rate is:
A) 40-60 bpm
B) 60-100 bpm
C) 100-120 bpm
D) 120-140 bpm
Correct Answer: B) 60-100 bpm
Rationale: Normal adult resting heart rate is 60-100 beats per minute. Athletes may have lower resting rates.
Prevention
11
HPV vaccination is recommended through what age?
A) 18 years
B) 21 years
C) 26 years (up to 45 based on shared decision-making)
D) 30 years
Correct Answer: C) 26 years (up to 45 based on shared decision-making)
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON - COLLEGE OF NURSING
NURS 5432 FNP 1
2026/2027 | ALL 4 EXAMS | 200 QUESTIONS | GRADED A+ | 100% VERIFIED
Exam 1: 50 Questions Exam 2: 50 Questions Exam 3: 50 Questions Exam 4: 50 Questions
Health Assessment Acute Care Chronic Disease Pharmacology Diagnostics
NURS 5432 FNP 1 Complete Course Coverage
Exam Structure Core Domains
✓ Exam 1: 50 Questions - Health Assessment & Health Promotion ● Advanced Health Assessment
✓ Exam 2: 50 Questions - Cardiovascular, Endocrine, Respiratory ● Differential Diagnosis
✓ Exam 3: 50 Questions - MSK, Derm, GI Conditions ● Acute Condition Management
✓ Exam 4: 50 Questions - GU, Neuro, Mental Health ● Chronic Disease Management
✓ Total: 200 Comprehensive Questions ● Pharmacology for APN
✓ All Questions with Detailed Rationales ● Diagnostic Testing Interpretation
● Evidence-Based Guidelines
Introduction: This comprehensive study guide covers ALL 4 examinations for NURS 5432 FNP 1 with 50 questions per exam (200 total
questions). Content is organized by exam and body system with detailed rationales aligned with current clinical guidelines (ACC/AHA,
ADA, GINA, USPSTF, JNC).
EXAM 1: Health Assessment & Health Promotion (Questions 1-50)
, Assessment
1
When performing a health history, which component includes the patient's reason for
seeking care?
A) Past Medical History
B) Chief Complaint
C) Review of Systems
D) Family History
Correct Answer: B) Chief Complaint
Rationale: The Chief Complaint (CC) is the patient's own description of why they are seeking care, typically recorded
in their own words.
Assessment
2
The PQRSTU mnemonic is used to assess:
A) Mental status
B) Pain
C) Vital signs
D) Skin lesions
Correct Answer: B) Pain
Rationale: PQRSTU (Provocation, Quality, Region, Severity, Timing, Understanding) is used for comprehensive pain
assessment.
Prevention
3
Which blood pressure reading indicates Stage 2 Hypertension per ACC/AHA guidelines?
A) 120-129/<80
B) 130-139/80-89
C) ≥140/≥90
D) ≥160/≥100
Correct Answer: C) ≥140/≥90
Rationale: Per 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines: Stage 2 HTN is ≥140/≥90 mmHg. Stage 1 is 130-139/80-89.
Prevention
4
According to USPSTF, when should colorectal cancer screening begin for average-risk
adults?
A) Age 40
B) Age 45
, C) Age 50
D) Age 55
Correct Answer: B) Age 45
Rationale: USPSTF recommends colorectal cancer screening begin at age 45 for average-risk adults (updated from 50
in 2021).
Prevention
5
Which vaccine is recommended for adults ≥65 years?
A) HPV
B) Pneumococcal
C) Varicella
D) Rotavirus
Correct Answer: B) Pneumococcal
Rationale: Pneumococcal vaccines (PCV15/PCV20 and PPSV23) are recommended for adults ≥65 years to prevent
pneumococcal disease.
Assessment
6
A BMI of 32 kg/m² indicates:
A) Normal weight
B) Overweight
C) Obesity Class I
D) Obesity Class II
Correct Answer: C) Obesity Class I
Rationale: BMI 30-34.9 = Obesity Class I. BMI 25-29.9 = Overweight. BMI 35-39.9 = Obesity Class II.
Prevention
7
When should mammography screening begin for average-risk women per USPSTF (2024)?
A) Age 35
B) Age 40
C) Age 45
D) Age 50
Correct Answer: B) Age 40
Rationale: USPSTF (2024) recommends biennial mammography screening begin at age 40 for average-risk women.
Assessment
, 8 The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) assesses:
A) Depression
B) Anxiety
C) Cognitive function
D) Pain
Correct Answer: C) Cognitive function
Rationale: MMSE is a screening tool for cognitive impairment and dementia, assessing orientation, memory,
attention, and language.
Prevention
9
Which screening is recommended for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
A) All adults ≥65
B) Men 65-75 who ever smoked
C) Women ≥70
D) All smokers ≥50
Correct Answer: B) Men 65-75 who ever smoked
Rationale: USPSTF recommends one-time AAA screening for men 65-75 who have ever smoked. Not routinely
recommended for women.
Assessment
10
Normal adult resting heart rate is:
A) 40-60 bpm
B) 60-100 bpm
C) 100-120 bpm
D) 120-140 bpm
Correct Answer: B) 60-100 bpm
Rationale: Normal adult resting heart rate is 60-100 beats per minute. Athletes may have lower resting rates.
Prevention
11
HPV vaccination is recommended through what age?
A) 18 years
B) 21 years
C) 26 years (up to 45 based on shared decision-making)
D) 30 years
Correct Answer: C) 26 years (up to 45 based on shared decision-making)
