LATEST NUR 257 CHRONIC EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS PLUS RATIONALES INSTANT PDF
CORE DOMAINS
Concepts of Aging and Chronic Illness
Chronic Cardiovascular Conditions
Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Chronic Respiratory Diseases
Neurological and Musculoskeletal Conditions
Chronic Renal and Gastrointestinal Disorders
Multimorbidity and Complex Care Management
Sensory Changes and Sleep Disorders
Chronic Pain Management and Palliative Care
INTRODUCTION
The NUR 257 Chronic Exam 4 assesses the competency of nursing
students at Galen College of Nursing in caring for patients experiencing
chronic disruptions in health. This comprehensive assessment evaluates
knowledge across critical domains including normal aging changes,
chronic disease management, polypharmacy, falls prevention, and end-
of-life care. The examination employs multiple-choice and scenario-
based questions that require candidates to demonstrate applied clinical
judgment and decision-making skills essential for gerontological nursing
practice. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based interventions, patient-
centered care, and the unique physiological and psychosocial needs of
the aging population.
,SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
Which of the following would be a characteristic of a chronic illness?
A) Reversible pathology
B) Requires short-term surveillance
C) Cure likely
D) Slow, progressive decline
D) Slow, progressive decline
RATIONALE: Chronic illnesses are characterized by a slow,
progressive decline in function over time. They typically involve ongoing
management rather than cure, require long-term surveillance, and are
not reversible .
Question 2
A nurse is using "people-first" language during end-of-shift report.
Which statement demonstrates this principle?
A) "Mr. Rudd is a 44-year-old diabetic patient who was admitted last
evening."
B) "Last evening, Mr. Rudd, a 44-year-old patient with diabetes, was
admitted to the unit."
C) "I admitted another diabetic patient last evening; his name is Mr.
Rudd."
D) "A new diabetic admit came to the floor last night during my shift."
B) "Last evening, Mr. Rudd, a 44-year-old patient with diabetes, was
admitted to the unit."
, RATIONALE: People-first language emphasizes the person before
the condition. The correct statement places "patient with diabetes"
rather than labeling the person as "diabetic," respecting the individual's
identity .
Question 3
Which model of disability views disability as a problem of the person,
focusing on impairment and treatment?
A) Social model
B) Medical model
C) Chronic care model
D) Rehabilitation model
B) Medical model
RATIONALE: The medical model views disability as a problem of
the person, focusing on impairment and treatment. The social model, in
contrast, views disability as a societal issue that requires environmental
and social adaptations .
Question 4
By 2050, approximately what percent of the population is projected to
have a chronic illness?
A) 25%
B) 50%
C) 35%
D) 40%
B) 50%
, RATIONALE: By 2050, approximately 50% of the population is
projected to have a chronic illness. This reflects the aging population
and increasing prevalence of chronic conditions .
Question 5
Which of the following statements is true regarding individuals with
chronic conditions?
A) Most chronic conditions are easily controlled
B) Chronic conditions do not result from injury
C) Most people with chronic conditions take on a sick role identity
D) Most people with chronic conditions do not consider themselves sick
or ill
D) Most people with chronic conditions do not consider themselves
sick or ill
RATIONALE: Many individuals with chronic conditions do not
identify as "sick" or "ill" but rather adapt to their condition as part of
daily life. This understanding is crucial for nurses to provide patient-
centered care .
Question 6
Which of the following are characteristics of chronic illness? (Select all
that apply.)
A) Chronic illness involves treating only the medical problems.
B) Managing chronic conditions must be a collaborative process.
C) Chronic conditions only involve one phase of a person's life.
D) Chronic illness affects the entire family.
E) The management of chronic conditions is a process of discovery.
CORRECT ANSWERS PLUS RATIONALES INSTANT PDF
CORE DOMAINS
Concepts of Aging and Chronic Illness
Chronic Cardiovascular Conditions
Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Chronic Respiratory Diseases
Neurological and Musculoskeletal Conditions
Chronic Renal and Gastrointestinal Disorders
Multimorbidity and Complex Care Management
Sensory Changes and Sleep Disorders
Chronic Pain Management and Palliative Care
INTRODUCTION
The NUR 257 Chronic Exam 4 assesses the competency of nursing
students at Galen College of Nursing in caring for patients experiencing
chronic disruptions in health. This comprehensive assessment evaluates
knowledge across critical domains including normal aging changes,
chronic disease management, polypharmacy, falls prevention, and end-
of-life care. The examination employs multiple-choice and scenario-
based questions that require candidates to demonstrate applied clinical
judgment and decision-making skills essential for gerontological nursing
practice. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based interventions, patient-
centered care, and the unique physiological and psychosocial needs of
the aging population.
,SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
Which of the following would be a characteristic of a chronic illness?
A) Reversible pathology
B) Requires short-term surveillance
C) Cure likely
D) Slow, progressive decline
D) Slow, progressive decline
RATIONALE: Chronic illnesses are characterized by a slow,
progressive decline in function over time. They typically involve ongoing
management rather than cure, require long-term surveillance, and are
not reversible .
Question 2
A nurse is using "people-first" language during end-of-shift report.
Which statement demonstrates this principle?
A) "Mr. Rudd is a 44-year-old diabetic patient who was admitted last
evening."
B) "Last evening, Mr. Rudd, a 44-year-old patient with diabetes, was
admitted to the unit."
C) "I admitted another diabetic patient last evening; his name is Mr.
Rudd."
D) "A new diabetic admit came to the floor last night during my shift."
B) "Last evening, Mr. Rudd, a 44-year-old patient with diabetes, was
admitted to the unit."
, RATIONALE: People-first language emphasizes the person before
the condition. The correct statement places "patient with diabetes"
rather than labeling the person as "diabetic," respecting the individual's
identity .
Question 3
Which model of disability views disability as a problem of the person,
focusing on impairment and treatment?
A) Social model
B) Medical model
C) Chronic care model
D) Rehabilitation model
B) Medical model
RATIONALE: The medical model views disability as a problem of
the person, focusing on impairment and treatment. The social model, in
contrast, views disability as a societal issue that requires environmental
and social adaptations .
Question 4
By 2050, approximately what percent of the population is projected to
have a chronic illness?
A) 25%
B) 50%
C) 35%
D) 40%
B) 50%
, RATIONALE: By 2050, approximately 50% of the population is
projected to have a chronic illness. This reflects the aging population
and increasing prevalence of chronic conditions .
Question 5
Which of the following statements is true regarding individuals with
chronic conditions?
A) Most chronic conditions are easily controlled
B) Chronic conditions do not result from injury
C) Most people with chronic conditions take on a sick role identity
D) Most people with chronic conditions do not consider themselves sick
or ill
D) Most people with chronic conditions do not consider themselves
sick or ill
RATIONALE: Many individuals with chronic conditions do not
identify as "sick" or "ill" but rather adapt to their condition as part of
daily life. This understanding is crucial for nurses to provide patient-
centered care .
Question 6
Which of the following are characteristics of chronic illness? (Select all
that apply.)
A) Chronic illness involves treating only the medical problems.
B) Managing chronic conditions must be a collaborative process.
C) Chronic conditions only involve one phase of a person's life.
D) Chronic illness affects the entire family.
E) The management of chronic conditions is a process of discovery.
