Q&A | Nursing
1. Which of the following best describes the primary focus of NURS 5434:
Family Nurse Practitioner III?
A) Advanced concepts for primary care management of designated acute,
chronic, and complex health problems across the lifespan
B) Advanced pathophysiology of acute and chronic disease processes
C) Clinical management of psychiatric emergencies in the acute care setting
D) Leadership and administration in family practice settings
Correct Answer: Advanced concepts for primary care management of
designated acute, chronic, and complex health problems across the lifespan
Rationale: The UT Arlington catalog states that NURS 5434 focuses on
"advanced concepts and knowledge for nurse practitioner primary care
management of designated acute, chronic and complex health problems of
individuals and families across the lifespan".
2. According to the course syllabus for NURS 5434, which of the following
content areas is emphasized?
A) Geriatric palliative care and end-of-life management
B) Adult wellness and prevention, cardiovascular disorders, HTN,
dyslipidemia, common psychiatric conditions, and neurology
C) Obstetric emergencies and high-risk pregnancy management
D) Pediatric infectious diseases and immunology
Correct Answer: Adult wellness and prevention, cardiovascular disorders,
HTN, dyslipidemia, common psychiatric conditions, and neurology
Rationale: The syllabus states that "Particular emphasis will be on adult
wellness and prevention, cardiovascular disorders, HTN, dyslipidemia,
common psychiatric conditions, and neurology".
3. What is the prerequisite course sequence for NURS 5434 according to the
UT Arlington catalog?
,A) NURS 5418 or NURS 5220 and NURS 5120 and NURS 5130; NURS 5334 or
Certificate Program standing
B) NURS 5315 and NURS 5334
C) NURS 5366 and NURS 5367
D) NURS 5301 and NURS 5327
Correct Answer: NURS 5418 or NURS 5220 and NURS 5120 and NURS 5130;
NURS 5334 or Certificate Program standing
Rationale: The catalog lists the prerequisite as: "Prerequisite: NURS 5418 or
NURS 5220 and NURS 5120 and NURS 5130; NURS 5334 or Certificate
Program standing".
4. According to the course syllabus, which Student Learning Outcome
involves applying evidence-based practice guidelines?
A) Evaluate theoretical and empirical knowledge of designated health
problems
B) Assess, diagnose, and manage health care needs of individuals
C) Apply evidence-based practice guidelines to the planning of
comprehensive health care
D) Plan health promotion, health protection, and disease prevention
approaches
Correct Answer: Apply evidence-based practice guidelines to the planning of
comprehensive health care
Rationale: Student Learning Outcome #3 is to "Apply evidenced-based
practice guidelines to the planning of comprehensive health care for
individuals and families across the lifespan".
5. In the RAAS system, which organ produces angiotensinogen?
A) Heart
B) Kidney
C) Liver
,D) Lungs
Correct Answer: Liver
Rationale: The liver produces angiotensinogen, a precursor protein that is
cleaved by renin to form angiotensin I.
6. Which component of the RAAS system converts angiotensinogen to
angiotensin I?
A) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
B) Renin
C) Aldosterone
D) Angiotensin II
Correct Answer: Renin
Rationale: Renin is an enzyme released by the kidneys that cleaves
angiotensinogen (produced by the liver) to form angiotensin I.
7. Which enzyme converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II?
A) Renin
B) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
C) Aldosterone
D) Angiotensinogen
Correct Answer: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
Rationale: ACE, primarily found in the lungs, converts angiotensin I to the
potent vasoconstrictor angiotensin II.
8. A 55-year-old patient is diagnosed with hypertension. Which of the
following is NOT a role of angiotensin II?
A) Vasoconstriction
B) Vasodilation
, C) Stimulation of aldosterone release from the adrenal glands
D) Stimulation of ADH release
Correct Answer: Vasodilation
Rationale: Angiotensin II is a potent vasoconstrictor. It also stimulates
aldosterone release from the adrenal glands and ADH release. It does not
cause vasodilation.
9. According to the course materials, which of the following statements
regarding hypertension prevalence is TRUE?
A) The prevalence of hypertension is higher in women until 45 years old
B) Hypertension is more prevalent in men until age 45, then more prevalent
in women after age 65
C) Hypertension prevalence is equal in men and women across all age
groups
D) Hypertension is more prevalent in women across all age groups
Correct Answer: Hypertension is more prevalent in men until age 45, then
more prevalent in women after age 65
Rationale: The course materials state: "Prevalence if hypertension is high in
MEN until 45 years old" and "Hypertension is high in Women after age 65
years old".
10. An NP is managing hypertension in a 40-year-old patient. Before age 50,
which blood pressure parameter is more concerning for cardiovascular risk if
elevated?
A) Systolic blood pressure
B) Diastolic blood pressure
C) Pulse pressure
D) Mean arterial pressure
Correct Answer: Diastolic blood pressure