NUR 164 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2025/2026 | COMPLETE QUESTIONS |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | GRADED A + | PASS
GUARANTEED | RECENT EDITION
Stages of Illness Behavior - ANSWER 1. Experiencing symptoms
2. Assuming the sick role
3. Assuming a dependent role
4. Achieving recovery and rehabilitation
Assuming sick role - ANSWER now self-defines as being sick, seeks validation
of this experience from others, gives up normal activities
Assuming dependent role - ANSWER accept the diagnosis and followed the
prescribed treatment plan
Achieving recovery and rehabilitation - ANSWER gives up the dependent role
and resumes normal activities and responsibilities
Illness Prevention - ANSWER 1. Primary- promoting health, e.g., wearing a
seatbelt, car seats, & sunscreen
2. Secondary- screening (e.g., dental and vision examinations
,3. Tertiary- patient already sick & trying to prevent future problems or
complications, e.g., support group, rehab, & dietitian
Subjective data (Nursing Process Assess) - ANSWER what the patient tells you
(headache, pain)
Objective data (Nursing Process Assess) - ANSWER Something you can
observe or measure
Nursing Process (Actual Diagnosis) - ANSWER 1. Problem- acute pain
2. Etiology- related to surgery
3. Signs & symptoms- pain 9/10 & crying
Nursing Process (Potential Diagnosis) – ANSWER (2 part)
1. Problem- patient at risk for falls
2. Etiology- related to surgery
(3 part)
1. Problem-risk for falls
2. Etiology- related to administering narcotics
3. Signs & symptoms- as evidenced by the patient's complaint of feeling dizzy
culturally competent care - ANSWER caregivers understand and attend to the
total context of the individual's situation, including awareness of immigration
status, stress factors, other social factors, and cultural similarities and differences
,Pain is - ANSWER subjective (whatever the patient says it is)
Culture plays a role in how nurses provide care by - ANSWER Develop
cultural self-awareness.
Develop cultural knowledge.
Accommodate cultural practices in health care.
Respect culturally based family roles.
Avoid mandating change.
Seek cultural assistance.
Chronic Illness - ANSWER slow onset and may have periods of remission and
exacerbation
Examples: diabetes mellitus, lung disease, arthritis, lupus
Acute Illness - ANSWER rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a relatively
short time
Examples: appendicitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, common cold
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - ANSWER Bottom of the pyramid is basic needs
(ABC's) have to be met before going to the next level
Pyramid: Bottom to Top
1. Physiologic
2. Safety & Security
3. Loving & Belonging
4. Self-esteem
, 5. Self-actualization
ABC's - ANSWER Airway, breathing & circulation
Prioritizing Interventions of care plan - ANSWER Patient comes in having
trouble meeting ABC's, be more concerned with meeting ABC's than self-esteem
needs
What are intentional torts? - ANSWER 1)Assault
2)Battery
3)Defamation
4)Fraud
5)False Imprisonment
6)Invasion of Privacy
Report filed when an error is made that causes harm or danger to a patient, visitor,
or employee. - ANSWER Incident Report
Indications that a nurse may have a substance abuse problem: - ANSWER -
Change in job performance
-Absence from the unit for extended periods of time
-Frequent bathroom trips
-Arriving late or leaving early
-Incorrect narcotic counts
-patients frequently complain of ineffective pain relief
2025/2026 | COMPLETE QUESTIONS |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | GRADED A + | PASS
GUARANTEED | RECENT EDITION
Stages of Illness Behavior - ANSWER 1. Experiencing symptoms
2. Assuming the sick role
3. Assuming a dependent role
4. Achieving recovery and rehabilitation
Assuming sick role - ANSWER now self-defines as being sick, seeks validation
of this experience from others, gives up normal activities
Assuming dependent role - ANSWER accept the diagnosis and followed the
prescribed treatment plan
Achieving recovery and rehabilitation - ANSWER gives up the dependent role
and resumes normal activities and responsibilities
Illness Prevention - ANSWER 1. Primary- promoting health, e.g., wearing a
seatbelt, car seats, & sunscreen
2. Secondary- screening (e.g., dental and vision examinations
,3. Tertiary- patient already sick & trying to prevent future problems or
complications, e.g., support group, rehab, & dietitian
Subjective data (Nursing Process Assess) - ANSWER what the patient tells you
(headache, pain)
Objective data (Nursing Process Assess) - ANSWER Something you can
observe or measure
Nursing Process (Actual Diagnosis) - ANSWER 1. Problem- acute pain
2. Etiology- related to surgery
3. Signs & symptoms- pain 9/10 & crying
Nursing Process (Potential Diagnosis) – ANSWER (2 part)
1. Problem- patient at risk for falls
2. Etiology- related to surgery
(3 part)
1. Problem-risk for falls
2. Etiology- related to administering narcotics
3. Signs & symptoms- as evidenced by the patient's complaint of feeling dizzy
culturally competent care - ANSWER caregivers understand and attend to the
total context of the individual's situation, including awareness of immigration
status, stress factors, other social factors, and cultural similarities and differences
,Pain is - ANSWER subjective (whatever the patient says it is)
Culture plays a role in how nurses provide care by - ANSWER Develop
cultural self-awareness.
Develop cultural knowledge.
Accommodate cultural practices in health care.
Respect culturally based family roles.
Avoid mandating change.
Seek cultural assistance.
Chronic Illness - ANSWER slow onset and may have periods of remission and
exacerbation
Examples: diabetes mellitus, lung disease, arthritis, lupus
Acute Illness - ANSWER rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a relatively
short time
Examples: appendicitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, common cold
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - ANSWER Bottom of the pyramid is basic needs
(ABC's) have to be met before going to the next level
Pyramid: Bottom to Top
1. Physiologic
2. Safety & Security
3. Loving & Belonging
4. Self-esteem
, 5. Self-actualization
ABC's - ANSWER Airway, breathing & circulation
Prioritizing Interventions of care plan - ANSWER Patient comes in having
trouble meeting ABC's, be more concerned with meeting ABC's than self-esteem
needs
What are intentional torts? - ANSWER 1)Assault
2)Battery
3)Defamation
4)Fraud
5)False Imprisonment
6)Invasion of Privacy
Report filed when an error is made that causes harm or danger to a patient, visitor,
or employee. - ANSWER Incident Report
Indications that a nurse may have a substance abuse problem: - ANSWER -
Change in job performance
-Absence from the unit for extended periods of time
-Frequent bathroom trips
-Arriving late or leaving early
-Incorrect narcotic counts
-patients frequently complain of ineffective pain relief
