NUR 180 1 REVIEW ACTUAL EXAM PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ Depression assessment tools.
Answer: Screening tools are used to identify depression and guide treatment
decisions.
◍ Therapeutic relationship.
Answer: A therapeutic relationship is a professional relationship focused on
the client's needs.
◍ What observation is common in emphsyema?.
Answer: -pursed lip breathing-sitting in tripod postion-barrell chest
◍ PH 7.51, pO2 32, HC03 26.
Answer: Respiratory Alkalosis -PH high (alkalosis)-carbon dioxide effected
(low)
◍ Mood stabilizers.
Answer: Used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent mood swings.
◍ Malpractice.
Answer: Professional negligence when the standard of care is not met.
◍ Normal Calcium levels.
Answer: 9-11 mg/dL
◍ What is the primary iron the kidneys use to regulate & maintain acid-base
balance?.
Answer: H+ ion
◍ Emotions in Adolescence.
Answer: Depression may be related to peer pressure, low self-esteem,
, risk-taking behaviors, social withdrawal, and academic decline.
◍ Examples of non therapeutic communication.
Answer: Giving advice, minimizing feelings, using clichés, and changing
the subject.
◍ Types of communication.
Answer: Includes verbal, nonverbal, intrapersonal, and interpersonal
communication.
◍ Types of crisis.
Answer: Includes situational, developmental, and social crises.
◍ Emotions in Older Adults.
Answer: Depression may present as fatigue, cognitive changes, and loss of
interest. It is often underdiagnosed.
◍ Emotions in Childhood.
Answer: Depression may present as irritability, behavioral problems, or
somatic complaints.
◍ Breathing techniques for patients with COPD?.
Answer: Diaphragmatic breathingHuff coughingControlled cough
◍ Which of the following conditions could lead to metabolic
alkalosis?a)vomittingb) anorexiac) kidney impairmentd) diarrhea.
Answer: a) vomiting due to increase in acid lossanorexia is a symptom of
hyponatremia and hypokalemia (sodium & potassium)
◍ Message.
Answer: The information that is being communicated.
◍ Suicide risk factors in depression.
Answer: Includes previous attempts, hopelessness, access to lethal means,
substance use, recent discharge, and sudden mood improvement.
◍ Steroids are prescribed for patients with COPD for what purpose ?.
Answer: to decrease inflammation
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ Depression assessment tools.
Answer: Screening tools are used to identify depression and guide treatment
decisions.
◍ Therapeutic relationship.
Answer: A therapeutic relationship is a professional relationship focused on
the client's needs.
◍ What observation is common in emphsyema?.
Answer: -pursed lip breathing-sitting in tripod postion-barrell chest
◍ PH 7.51, pO2 32, HC03 26.
Answer: Respiratory Alkalosis -PH high (alkalosis)-carbon dioxide effected
(low)
◍ Mood stabilizers.
Answer: Used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent mood swings.
◍ Malpractice.
Answer: Professional negligence when the standard of care is not met.
◍ Normal Calcium levels.
Answer: 9-11 mg/dL
◍ What is the primary iron the kidneys use to regulate & maintain acid-base
balance?.
Answer: H+ ion
◍ Emotions in Adolescence.
Answer: Depression may be related to peer pressure, low self-esteem,
, risk-taking behaviors, social withdrawal, and academic decline.
◍ Examples of non therapeutic communication.
Answer: Giving advice, minimizing feelings, using clichés, and changing
the subject.
◍ Types of communication.
Answer: Includes verbal, nonverbal, intrapersonal, and interpersonal
communication.
◍ Types of crisis.
Answer: Includes situational, developmental, and social crises.
◍ Emotions in Older Adults.
Answer: Depression may present as fatigue, cognitive changes, and loss of
interest. It is often underdiagnosed.
◍ Emotions in Childhood.
Answer: Depression may present as irritability, behavioral problems, or
somatic complaints.
◍ Breathing techniques for patients with COPD?.
Answer: Diaphragmatic breathingHuff coughingControlled cough
◍ Which of the following conditions could lead to metabolic
alkalosis?a)vomittingb) anorexiac) kidney impairmentd) diarrhea.
Answer: a) vomiting due to increase in acid lossanorexia is a symptom of
hyponatremia and hypokalemia (sodium & potassium)
◍ Message.
Answer: The information that is being communicated.
◍ Suicide risk factors in depression.
Answer: Includes previous attempts, hopelessness, access to lethal means,
substance use, recent discharge, and sudden mood improvement.
◍ Steroids are prescribed for patients with COPD for what purpose ?.
Answer: to decrease inflammation
