NRNP 6531 FINAL EXAM (7 VERSIONS, 700
Q & A, LATEST 2026) & NRNP 6531
MIDTERM EXAM (3 VERSIONS, 300 Q & A,
LATEST 2026): WALDEN UNIVERSITY | 100%
VERIFIED Q & A
The AHA recommends early CPR and AED use for adult victims
of cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting because most
victims have which arrhythmia?
Atrial flutter
Ventricular fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular tachycardia Correct Answer Ventricular fibrillation
A child with a history of asthma is brought to the clinic with a rapid
heart rate. A cardiac monitor shows a heart rate of 225 beats per
minute. The provider notifies transport to take the child to the child
emergency department. What initial intervention may be
attempted in the clinic?
Administration of intravenous adenosine
Using a vagal maneuver or carotid massage
Providing a loading dose of digoxin
Giving a beta blocker Correct Answer Using a vagal maneuver or
carotid massage
,Current American Heart Association (AHA) recommendations
include: (Select all that apply.)
Using a ratio of 2 rescue breaths to 30 compressions
A compression depth of 1.5 inches or more on an adult
A rate of 100 compressions per minute at a minimum
Untrained rescuers giving compressions without breaths
Rescue breaths given during 2 seconds to allow full chest rise
Correct Answer Using a ratio of 2 rescue breaths to 30
compressions
A rate of 100 compressions per minute at a minimum
Untrained rescuers giving compressions without breaths
A patient reports recurrent chest pain that occurs regardless of
activity and is not relieved by rest. The provider administers a
nitroglycerin tablet which does not relieve the discomfort. What is
the next action?
Prescribe a calcium channel blocker medication
Start aspirin therapy and refer the patient to a cardiologist
Give the patient a beta blocker medication
Administer a second nitroglycerin tablet Correct Answer Give the
patient a beta blocker medication
,A 70-year-old male patient has an aortic aneurysm measuring 5.0
cm. The patient has poorly-controlled hypertension, and
decompensated heart failure. What is the recommendation for
treatment for this patient?
No intervention is necessary for this patient
Immediate open surgical repair of the aneurysm
Endovascular stent grafting of the aneurysm
Serial ultrasonographic surveillance of the aneurysm Correct
Answer Serial ultrasonographic surveillance of the aneurysm
Which laboratory values representing parathyroid hormone (PTH)
and serum calcium are consistent with a diagnosis of primary
hyperparathyroidism?
Appropriately increased PTH and low or normal serum calcium
Inappropriate secretion of PTH along with hypercalcemia
Appropriately high PTH along with hypocalcemia
Prolonged inappropriate secretion of PTH with subsequent
hypercalcemia Correct Answer Inappropriate secretion of PTH
along with hypercalcemia
A patient who is obese has recurrent urinary tract infections and
reports feeling tired most of the time. What initial diagnostic test
will the provider order in the clinic at this visit?
Hemoglobin A1C
Random serum glucose
, C-peptide level
Thyroid studies Correct Answer Hemoglobin A1C
Which thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level indicates
hyperthyroidism? (normal TSH is 0.3-4)
0.2 uIU/L
4.2 uIU/L
0.4 uIU/L
2.4 uIU/L Correct Answer 0.2 uIU/L
A 20-year-old female patient with tachycardia and weight loss but
no optic symptoms has the following laboratory values: decreased
TSH, increased T3, and increased T4 and free T4. A pregnancy
test is negative. What is the initial treatment for this patient?
Radioiodine therapy
Surgical resection of the thyroid gland
Beta blocker medications
Thionamide therapy Correct Answer Beta blocker medications
A 40-year-old patient with primary hyperparathyroidism has
increased serum calcium 0.5 mg/dL above normal without signs
of nephrolithiasis. What is the recommended treatment for this
patient?
Avoidance of weight bearing exercises
Q & A, LATEST 2026) & NRNP 6531
MIDTERM EXAM (3 VERSIONS, 300 Q & A,
LATEST 2026): WALDEN UNIVERSITY | 100%
VERIFIED Q & A
The AHA recommends early CPR and AED use for adult victims
of cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting because most
victims have which arrhythmia?
Atrial flutter
Ventricular fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular tachycardia Correct Answer Ventricular fibrillation
A child with a history of asthma is brought to the clinic with a rapid
heart rate. A cardiac monitor shows a heart rate of 225 beats per
minute. The provider notifies transport to take the child to the child
emergency department. What initial intervention may be
attempted in the clinic?
Administration of intravenous adenosine
Using a vagal maneuver or carotid massage
Providing a loading dose of digoxin
Giving a beta blocker Correct Answer Using a vagal maneuver or
carotid massage
,Current American Heart Association (AHA) recommendations
include: (Select all that apply.)
Using a ratio of 2 rescue breaths to 30 compressions
A compression depth of 1.5 inches or more on an adult
A rate of 100 compressions per minute at a minimum
Untrained rescuers giving compressions without breaths
Rescue breaths given during 2 seconds to allow full chest rise
Correct Answer Using a ratio of 2 rescue breaths to 30
compressions
A rate of 100 compressions per minute at a minimum
Untrained rescuers giving compressions without breaths
A patient reports recurrent chest pain that occurs regardless of
activity and is not relieved by rest. The provider administers a
nitroglycerin tablet which does not relieve the discomfort. What is
the next action?
Prescribe a calcium channel blocker medication
Start aspirin therapy and refer the patient to a cardiologist
Give the patient a beta blocker medication
Administer a second nitroglycerin tablet Correct Answer Give the
patient a beta blocker medication
,A 70-year-old male patient has an aortic aneurysm measuring 5.0
cm. The patient has poorly-controlled hypertension, and
decompensated heart failure. What is the recommendation for
treatment for this patient?
No intervention is necessary for this patient
Immediate open surgical repair of the aneurysm
Endovascular stent grafting of the aneurysm
Serial ultrasonographic surveillance of the aneurysm Correct
Answer Serial ultrasonographic surveillance of the aneurysm
Which laboratory values representing parathyroid hormone (PTH)
and serum calcium are consistent with a diagnosis of primary
hyperparathyroidism?
Appropriately increased PTH and low or normal serum calcium
Inappropriate secretion of PTH along with hypercalcemia
Appropriately high PTH along with hypocalcemia
Prolonged inappropriate secretion of PTH with subsequent
hypercalcemia Correct Answer Inappropriate secretion of PTH
along with hypercalcemia
A patient who is obese has recurrent urinary tract infections and
reports feeling tired most of the time. What initial diagnostic test
will the provider order in the clinic at this visit?
Hemoglobin A1C
Random serum glucose
, C-peptide level
Thyroid studies Correct Answer Hemoglobin A1C
Which thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level indicates
hyperthyroidism? (normal TSH is 0.3-4)
0.2 uIU/L
4.2 uIU/L
0.4 uIU/L
2.4 uIU/L Correct Answer 0.2 uIU/L
A 20-year-old female patient with tachycardia and weight loss but
no optic symptoms has the following laboratory values: decreased
TSH, increased T3, and increased T4 and free T4. A pregnancy
test is negative. What is the initial treatment for this patient?
Radioiodine therapy
Surgical resection of the thyroid gland
Beta blocker medications
Thionamide therapy Correct Answer Beta blocker medications
A 40-year-old patient with primary hyperparathyroidism has
increased serum calcium 0.5 mg/dL above normal without signs
of nephrolithiasis. What is the recommended treatment for this
patient?
Avoidance of weight bearing exercises
