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NR 601 MIDTERM EXAM


Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged
Family Practicum


Total Questions: 200


Format: Multiple Choice


Instructions: Choose the best answer for each
question. Correct answers with explanations
follow each question.


SECTION 1: FOUNDATIONS OF
GERIATRIC CARE & AGING




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,Q1. What is the primary goal of a
comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA)?


A) Treat acute illnesses
B) Assess functional, psychological, and social
domains
C) Prescribe new medications
D) Perform diagnostic imaging


Answer: B
Explanation: The CGA evaluates physical
health, functional status, mental health, and
social support to optimize care for older adults
.




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,Q2. According to the Rule of Fourths,
functional decline in older adults results from
which four factors?


A) Disease, disuse, misuse, and physiologic
aging
B) Genetics, environment, lifestyle, and
nutrition
C) Infection, inflammation, immunity, and
injury
D) Polypharmacy, poverty, isolation, and
depression


Answer: A
Explanation: The Rule of Fourths identifies
disease, disuse, misuse, and physiologic aging



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, as the four contributors to functional decline in
older adults .




Q3. Which theory of aging suggests that aging
results from cumulative mistakes in DNA and
RNA over time?


A) Free radical theory
B) Neuroendocrine theory
C) Error theory
D) Wear and tear theory


Answer: C




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