NR 601 Midterm Exam Study Guide Weeks 1-4 content

NR 601 Midterm Exam Study Guide Weeks
1-4 content



NR 601 Midterm Exam Practice Questions
(1–300)



1. What is the normal adult resting heart rate?

A. 40–60 bpm​
B. 60–100 bpm​
C. 100–120 bpm​
D. 120–140 bpm
Answer: B​
Explanation: The normal resting heart
rate for adults is 60–100 bpm.

,2. The P wave on an ECG represents:

A. Ventricular depolarization​
B. Atrial depolarization​
C. Ventricular repolarization​
D. AV node delay
Answer: B



3. Which of the following is a key component of the
health history?

A. Blood pressure​
B. Lung auscultation​
C. Chief complaint​
D. Reflex testing
Answer: C



4. OLDCARTS is used to:

,A. Evaluate lab values​
B. Assess history of present illness​
C. Perform physical examination​
D. Calculate BMI
Answer: B​
Explanation: OLDCARTS stands for
Onset, Location, Duration, Character,
Aggravating/Relieving factors, Timing,
Severity.



5. Which technique is used first in physical examination?

A. Palpation​
B. Percussion​
C. Inspection​
D. Auscultation
Answer: C​
Explanation: Inspection is performed first
to visually observe the patient.

, 6. Normal adult respiratory rate:

A. 8–12 breaths/min​
B. 12–20 breaths/min​
C. 20–28 breaths/min​
D. 28–36 breaths/min
Answer: B



7. Which cranial nerve is responsible for facial
movement?

A. CN V​
B. CN VII​
C. CN IX​
D. CN XII
Answer: B