NURS 6840 Special Populations Primary Care FA READINESS EXAM Q & S 2025/2026

1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary
health concern for geriatric patients in primary care?
 a) Hypertension
 b) Diabetes Mellitus
 c) Osteoarthritis
 d) All of the above
 Correct Answer: d) All of the above
 Rationale: Geriatric patients often have multiple
comorbidities, making comprehensive care essential.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: ________ is the most common type of
cancer in pediatric patients.
 Correct Answer: Leukemia
 Rationale: Leukemia accounts for about 30% of all
cancers in children.
3. True/False: Adolescents require the same dosage of
medications as adults.
 Correct Answer: False
 Rationale: Adolescents may require different dosages due
to their unique pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic
profiles.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are considered high-risk pregnancies?
 a) Pregnancies in women over the age of 35
 b) Pregnancies with a history of pre-eclampsia
 c) Twin pregnancies
 d) Pregnancies in women with a BMI under 18
 Correct Answers: a), b), c)
 Rationale: These factors increase the risk of