HONDROS NUR 163 STUDY GUIDE 2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT
◉ When giving diuretics, which electrolyte do you supplement due to
the smallest margin of error? Answer: potassium
◉ Which system controls stress on the body, or the Fight or Flight
instinct? Answer: parasympathetic system
◉ stress on the body/mind. Answer: negative emotions, insomnia,
alertness
◉ stress causes: pupils. Answer: dilate
◉ stress causes: GI. Answer: mouth is dry, dec. peristalsis, dec. appetite,
N/V, ulcers, heart burn
◉ stress causes: heart. Answer: inc. HR, inc. BP
◉ stress causes: lungs. Answer: inc. respirations, dilate bronchioles,
hyperventilation -> resp. alk.
, ◉ stress causes: blood glucose. Answer: increased
◉ stress causes: insulin production. Answer: decreased
◉ stress causes: sex drive. Answer: dec. libido
◉ stress causes: urinary. Answer: dec. output
◉ stress causes: musculoskeletal. Answer: tension, headache, backache,
sore muscles
◉ stress causes: immune system. Answer: dec. WBC count -> cancer
◉ stress causes: skin/hair. Answer: acne, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss
◉ Relaxation Techniques for Stress Management. Answer: exercise, art
therapy, music, prayer, meditation, reiki, breathing exercises, massage
◉ What is a challenging stressor? Answer: Manageable, but requires
mobilization of sources
◉ What is a neutral stressor? Answer: taxes existing resources
ACTUAL EXAM WITH SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT
◉ When giving diuretics, which electrolyte do you supplement due to
the smallest margin of error? Answer: potassium
◉ Which system controls stress on the body, or the Fight or Flight
instinct? Answer: parasympathetic system
◉ stress on the body/mind. Answer: negative emotions, insomnia,
alertness
◉ stress causes: pupils. Answer: dilate
◉ stress causes: GI. Answer: mouth is dry, dec. peristalsis, dec. appetite,
N/V, ulcers, heart burn
◉ stress causes: heart. Answer: inc. HR, inc. BP
◉ stress causes: lungs. Answer: inc. respirations, dilate bronchioles,
hyperventilation -> resp. alk.
, ◉ stress causes: blood glucose. Answer: increased
◉ stress causes: insulin production. Answer: decreased
◉ stress causes: sex drive. Answer: dec. libido
◉ stress causes: urinary. Answer: dec. output
◉ stress causes: musculoskeletal. Answer: tension, headache, backache,
sore muscles
◉ stress causes: immune system. Answer: dec. WBC count -> cancer
◉ stress causes: skin/hair. Answer: acne, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss
◉ Relaxation Techniques for Stress Management. Answer: exercise, art
therapy, music, prayer, meditation, reiki, breathing exercises, massage
◉ What is a challenging stressor? Answer: Manageable, but requires
mobilization of sources
◉ What is a neutral stressor? Answer: taxes existing resources
