COMPREHENSIVE NUR 160 FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Therapeutic Communication - ANS Builds trust, conveys empathy, supports patient-centered
care.
Active Listening - ANS Eye contact, nodding, reflecting back meaning.
Open-Ended Questions - ANS Questions that encourage elaboration, e.g., 'Tell me more
about...'
Clarification - ANS Asking 'What do you mean when you say...?'
Restating/Paraphrasing - ANS Shows understanding of the patient's message.
Reflection - ANS Focusing on feelings, e.g., 'It sounds like this is frightening to you.'
Silence - ANS Allows patient time to process, especially in emotional situations.
Providing Information - ANS Factual, nonjudgmental communication that improves patient
autonomy.
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,Summarizing - ANS Ensures mutual understanding between patient and provider.
Validation - ANS Acknowledges patient experience as real.
Non-Therapeutic Techniques - ANS Techniques to avoid in communication, such as giving
advice.
Standard Precautions - ANS Used for all patients, regardless of diagnosis.
Hand Hygiene - ANS Washing hands before and after patient contact.
Gloves - ANS Worn when touching bodily fluids.
Proper Sharps Disposal - ANS Safe disposal of needles and other sharp instruments.
Cleaning/Disinfection of Equipment - ANS Maintaining hygiene of medical tools and surfaces.
Communication With Older Adults - ANS Speak clearly, allow more time, minimize
distractions.
Communication With Hearing-Impaired - ANS Face patient, lower pitch, use written materials
if needed.
Communication With Vision-Impaired - ANS Announce your presence, explain actions before
touching.
Communication With Non-English Speakers - ANS Use certified interpreter; never family
members.
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, Communication With Cognitive Impairment - ANS Use simple sentences, one-step
instructions, consistent routines.
Droplet Precautions - ANS Used for flu, meningitis; requires surgical mask.
Airborne Precautions - ANS Used for TB, measles, varicella; requires N95 mask and negative
pressure room.
Fall Prevention Strategies - ANS Bed in low position, locked wheels, non-skid socks, call light
within reach, hourly rounding, clear pathways, bed/chair alarms if needed.
Restraints - ANS Last resort; requires provider order; assess circulation, skin integrity,
toileting, safety every 15 minutes depending on facility policy.
Ergonomics & Injury Prevention - ANS Use assistive devices (Hoyer lift), raise bed to waist
height, use wide stance, bend at knees, avoid twisting when lifting.
Infection Control - ANS Hand hygiene is the number one prevention method.
Surgical Asepsis - ANS Sterile technique for invasive procedures.
Medical Asepsis - ANS Reduces microorganisms using clean technique.
6 Rights of Medication Administration - ANS Right patient, right medication, right dose, right
route, right time, right documentation.
Additional Safety Checks - ANS Right to refuse, right education, right assessment, right
evaluation.
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Therapeutic Communication - ANS Builds trust, conveys empathy, supports patient-centered
care.
Active Listening - ANS Eye contact, nodding, reflecting back meaning.
Open-Ended Questions - ANS Questions that encourage elaboration, e.g., 'Tell me more
about...'
Clarification - ANS Asking 'What do you mean when you say...?'
Restating/Paraphrasing - ANS Shows understanding of the patient's message.
Reflection - ANS Focusing on feelings, e.g., 'It sounds like this is frightening to you.'
Silence - ANS Allows patient time to process, especially in emotional situations.
Providing Information - ANS Factual, nonjudgmental communication that improves patient
autonomy.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,Summarizing - ANS Ensures mutual understanding between patient and provider.
Validation - ANS Acknowledges patient experience as real.
Non-Therapeutic Techniques - ANS Techniques to avoid in communication, such as giving
advice.
Standard Precautions - ANS Used for all patients, regardless of diagnosis.
Hand Hygiene - ANS Washing hands before and after patient contact.
Gloves - ANS Worn when touching bodily fluids.
Proper Sharps Disposal - ANS Safe disposal of needles and other sharp instruments.
Cleaning/Disinfection of Equipment - ANS Maintaining hygiene of medical tools and surfaces.
Communication With Older Adults - ANS Speak clearly, allow more time, minimize
distractions.
Communication With Hearing-Impaired - ANS Face patient, lower pitch, use written materials
if needed.
Communication With Vision-Impaired - ANS Announce your presence, explain actions before
touching.
Communication With Non-English Speakers - ANS Use certified interpreter; never family
members.
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Communication With Cognitive Impairment - ANS Use simple sentences, one-step
instructions, consistent routines.
Droplet Precautions - ANS Used for flu, meningitis; requires surgical mask.
Airborne Precautions - ANS Used for TB, measles, varicella; requires N95 mask and negative
pressure room.
Fall Prevention Strategies - ANS Bed in low position, locked wheels, non-skid socks, call light
within reach, hourly rounding, clear pathways, bed/chair alarms if needed.
Restraints - ANS Last resort; requires provider order; assess circulation, skin integrity,
toileting, safety every 15 minutes depending on facility policy.
Ergonomics & Injury Prevention - ANS Use assistive devices (Hoyer lift), raise bed to waist
height, use wide stance, bend at knees, avoid twisting when lifting.
Infection Control - ANS Hand hygiene is the number one prevention method.
Surgical Asepsis - ANS Sterile technique for invasive procedures.
Medical Asepsis - ANS Reduces microorganisms using clean technique.
6 Rights of Medication Administration - ANS Right patient, right medication, right dose, right
route, right time, right documentation.
Additional Safety Checks - ANS Right to refuse, right education, right assessment, right
evaluation.
3 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
