NUR 275 MIDTERM EXAM WITH REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+ ACTUAL
EXAMINATION PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ List physiological stressors. Answer: - autoimmune disorders
- cancer
- COPD
- dementia
- diabetes
- organ failure
- MI
- acute/chronic pain
- traumatic injury
⩥ List psychological stressors. Answer: - birth of a child
- caregiving
- change in health status
- death of close friend/family member
- divorce/marriage
,- failing exams
- environmental emergencies
- national events
- loss of a job
- moral distress
- moving/parenting
- relationship problems
- social unrest
- violence
⩥ Like the 3 types of stress. Answer: Acute, episodic, chronic
⩥ Describe acute stress. Answer: - most common type
- occurs in relation to a real/perceived demand/threat/pressure
- once threat is resolved the stress goes away
⩥ Define episodic stress. Answer: - self inflicted
- common amongst individuals with type A personalities [overachievers]
- take on unrealistic assignments, always in a hurry, irritable
⩥ What are some physical consequences of unmanaged stress?. Answer:
CNS - forgetfulness, headaches, insomnia, irritable
,CV - HTN, tachycardia
Immune - chronically getting sick, increased cancer risk
Musculoskeletal - tension
GI - IBS, colitis, n/v, anorexia
Integumentary - rashes
Sexual - infertility
⩥ Define insomnia. Answer: - trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or
getting good quality sleep
- can happen if you have timely sleep and a good environment
⩥ List causes of insomnia. Answer: Travel, stress, alcohol/caffeine, large
meals, medications, anxiety/depression, neurocognitive disorders
⩥ List treatment/interventions to promote better sleep for insomnia
patients. Answer: - make bedroom sleep friendly [cooler temp, no
clutter, reduce screen time]
- have a bedtime routine
- avoid stimulants/depressants
- stress management
- medications [melatonin]
, ⩥ Define the difference between chronic disease vs. chronic illness.
Answer: Chronic disease: medical or health problem with associated
symptoms
Chronic illness: the experience of living with a chronic disease; patients
perception
⩥ List some examples of the parenteral impact on have a child with a
chronic illness. Answer: - grieve the loss of a "normal" child
- added demands on time, energy, finances
- mother/father differences
- single parents experience even greater stress
- may respond by over protecting child
- parents become experts in their child's health
⩥ What are some parental stress points for their child with a chronic
illness?. Answer: - diagnosis
- developmental milestones [lack of]
- start of school
- ultimate attainment [will they live a normal life? job? marriage?]
- adolescence
- future accommodations
- early death
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+ ACTUAL
EXAMINATION PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ List physiological stressors. Answer: - autoimmune disorders
- cancer
- COPD
- dementia
- diabetes
- organ failure
- MI
- acute/chronic pain
- traumatic injury
⩥ List psychological stressors. Answer: - birth of a child
- caregiving
- change in health status
- death of close friend/family member
- divorce/marriage
,- failing exams
- environmental emergencies
- national events
- loss of a job
- moral distress
- moving/parenting
- relationship problems
- social unrest
- violence
⩥ Like the 3 types of stress. Answer: Acute, episodic, chronic
⩥ Describe acute stress. Answer: - most common type
- occurs in relation to a real/perceived demand/threat/pressure
- once threat is resolved the stress goes away
⩥ Define episodic stress. Answer: - self inflicted
- common amongst individuals with type A personalities [overachievers]
- take on unrealistic assignments, always in a hurry, irritable
⩥ What are some physical consequences of unmanaged stress?. Answer:
CNS - forgetfulness, headaches, insomnia, irritable
,CV - HTN, tachycardia
Immune - chronically getting sick, increased cancer risk
Musculoskeletal - tension
GI - IBS, colitis, n/v, anorexia
Integumentary - rashes
Sexual - infertility
⩥ Define insomnia. Answer: - trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or
getting good quality sleep
- can happen if you have timely sleep and a good environment
⩥ List causes of insomnia. Answer: Travel, stress, alcohol/caffeine, large
meals, medications, anxiety/depression, neurocognitive disorders
⩥ List treatment/interventions to promote better sleep for insomnia
patients. Answer: - make bedroom sleep friendly [cooler temp, no
clutter, reduce screen time]
- have a bedtime routine
- avoid stimulants/depressants
- stress management
- medications [melatonin]
, ⩥ Define the difference between chronic disease vs. chronic illness.
Answer: Chronic disease: medical or health problem with associated
symptoms
Chronic illness: the experience of living with a chronic disease; patients
perception
⩥ List some examples of the parenteral impact on have a child with a
chronic illness. Answer: - grieve the loss of a "normal" child
- added demands on time, energy, finances
- mother/father differences
- single parents experience even greater stress
- may respond by over protecting child
- parents become experts in their child's health
⩥ What are some parental stress points for their child with a chronic
illness?. Answer: - diagnosis
- developmental milestones [lack of]
- start of school
- ultimate attainment [will they live a normal life? job? marriage?]
- adolescence
- future accommodations
- early death
