NUR 6111 Advanced Practice Nursing
Exam II Complete Success Manual for
William Paterson University Students
2026/2027
Question 1:
What is the relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and mortality?
A. Direct relationship
B. No relationship
C. Inverse relationship
D. Random relationship
Correct Answer: C. Inverse relationship
Rationale: Higher CRF is associated with lower mortality risk, meaning as fitness
increases, mortality decreases. The other options incorrectly describe the relationship.
Question 2:
How does physical activity help prevent and manage chronic diseases?
A. By increasing inflammation
B. By reducing chronic low-grade inflammation
C. By stopping immune function
D. By increasing body fat
Correct Answer: B. By reducing chronic low-grade inflammation
Rationale: Regular physical activity reduces chronic low-grade inflammation, which
is linked to many diseases. The other options describe harmful or incorrect effects.
Question 3:
Which of the following conditions is prevented or managed by physical activity?
A. Hypertension
B. Type II diabetes
C. Obesity
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
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Rationale: Physical activity helps manage multiple chronic conditions including
hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. Choosing only one (A–C) is incomplete.
Question 4:
How does physical activity benefit brain health?
A. Reduces cognitive function
B. Improves cognitive performance
C. Causes anxiety
D. Reduces sleep quality
Correct Answer: B. Improves cognitive performance
Rationale: Physical activity enhances brain function and cognition. The other options
are opposite or incorrect effects.
Question 5:
What mental health benefit is associated with physical activity?
A. Increased depression
B. Increased anxiety
C. Prevention and management of depression and anxiety
D. No effect
Correct Answer: C. Prevention and management of depression and anxiety
Rationale: Physical activity supports mental health by reducing symptoms of
depression and anxiety. The other options are incorrect.
Question 6:
How does physical activity affect sleep?
A. Reduces sleep quality
B. Improves sleep
C. Has no effect
D. Causes insomnia
Correct Answer: B. Improves sleep
Rationale: Regular physical activity promotes better sleep quality. The other options
are incorrect.
Question 7:
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How does physical activity influence body composition?
A. Only increases weight
B. Has no effect
C. Can contribute to weight loss
D. Always increases fat
Correct Answer: C. Can contribute to weight loss
Rationale: Physical activity helps reduce body fat and improve composition. The
other options are incorrect.
Question 8:
Why is central fat distribution important?
A. It has no impact on health
B. It is less important than weight
C. It is more significant than overall body weight
D. It only affects athletes
Correct Answer: C. It is more significant than overall body weight
Rationale: Fat around the abdomen is strongly linked to health risks. The other
options are incorrect.
Question 9:
What effect does physical activity have on waist circumference?
A. No change
B. Always increases it
C. Reduces it with or without weight loss
D. Only reduces it with dieting
Correct Answer: C. Reduces it with or without weight loss
Rationale: Exercise can reduce abdominal fat even without overall weight loss. The
other options are incorrect.
Question 10:
How does physical activity improve tissue health?
A. Weakens tissues
B. Causes injury
C. Strengthens ligaments, bone, and muscle
D. Has no effect
Correct Answer: C. Strengthens ligaments, bone, and muscle