NR601 Week 2: Quiz – (July 2026)

NR601 Week 2: Quiz – [July 2026]

Which patient is at the HIGHEST risk for developing heart failure?

Answers: A – D

1. A 35-year-old who consumes alcohol socially on the weekends and does not exercise regularly
2. A 60-year-old with well-controlled hypothyroidism and no cardiac history
3. A 52-year-old with a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and hyperlipidemia ✅ 🟢
4. 40-year-old with mild asthma and a BMI of 24

Which finding in a patient MOST strongly supports a diagnosis of hypertension with possible end-organ involvement?

Answers: A – D

1. BMI of 36 and occasional fatigue
2. Chronic cough and urinary frequency
3. S3 heart sound and visual disturbances ✅ 🟢
4. Headache and a heart rate of 52 bpm

Which diagnostic finding MOST strongly supports a diagnosis of end-organ damage related to chronic hypertension?

Answers: A – D

1. Normal serum creatinine and mild headaches
2. Mild proteinuria with no evidence of left ventricular changes
3. Increased voltage criteria on ECG and retinal hemorrhages ✅ 🟢
4. Slightly elevated blood pressure and infiltrate on chest X-ray

Which diagnostic finding BEST supports a diagnosis of chronic left-sided heart failure?

Answers: A – D

1. Flattened diaphragm and hyperinflated lungs on chest X-ray
2. ST-segment changes on ECG and clear lung fields
3. Cardiomegaly on chest X-ray and vascular redistribution in the lungs ✅ 🟢
4. Normal chest X-ray and right atrial enlargement on echocardiogram

Which assessment finding is MOST consistent with developing coronary artery disease in an older adult client?

Answers: A – D

1. Chronic productive cough and inspiratory wheezes
2. Sudden onset of unilateral lower extremity weakness
3. Occasional shortness of breath during exertion and an S3 heart sound ✅ 🟢
4. Warm, well-perfused extremities and brisk capillary refill

Which clinical presentation is MOST consistent with a diagnosis of left-sided heart failure?

Answers: A – D

1. Jugular vein distention, hepatomegaly, and cold extremities
2. Clear lung sounds, irregular heart rate, and ankle swelling
3. Shortness of breath on exertion, orthopnea, and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea ✅ 🟢
4. D. Peripheral edema, ascites, and weight gain…………………….. Purchase all the 25 questions and answers for only $ 20