NR601-WEEK 2 QUIZ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWER

The major impact of the physiological changes that occur with aging is: a. impaired immunological response b. reduced physiological reserve c. reduced homeostatic mechanisms d. all options are correct CORRECT ANSWER d. all options are correct A 65-year old Caucasian female presented to your clinic with the following history and symptoms: mitral valve stenosis, physical exam unremarkable. The NP knows this patients stage of heart failure is: a. Stage D b. Stage C c. Stage B d. Stage A CORRECT ANSWER c. Stage B According to the 2017 American College of Cardiology (ACC) hypertension guidelines, a normal blood pressure is: a. <120/80 b. <130/90 c. <140/80 d. <140/90 CORRECT ANSWER a. <120/80 The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart? a. hypertrophy of the right ventricle b. dilatation of the right ventricle occurs with sclerosis of pulmonic and tricuspid valves c. cardiology occurs along with prolapse of the mitral valve and regurgitation. d. the heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis CORRECT ANSWER d. the heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis All of the following statements are true about laboratory values in older adults except: a. reference values are not necessarily acceptable values b. abnormal findings are often due to physiological aging c. Reference rages are preferable CORRECT ANSWER b. abnormal findings are often due to physiological aging The best recommendation for a patient who states they have no equipment to exercise would be: a. improvise with recommended objects at home b. have a personal trainer come to the home three times a week c. borrow free weights from friends or family d. sign a contract for a years membership to a local gym CORRECT ANSWER a. improvise with recommended objects at hom