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NUR 131 FINAL EXAM - PRACTICE | {LATEST
2026/ 2027 UPDATE} COMPLETE ACTUAL AND
AUTHENTIC EXAM | BRAND NEW!
Mr. Arbor complains to the nurse that he is feeling anxious. He
states, "I'm just so tired of all these tests they are doing, and it's
so noisy here at night." Mr. Arbor's pulse is 110 bpm and his blood
pressure is 140/70 mmHg. Nursing actions should include which
of the following?
a) turn on the TV to provide distraction
b) ask the pt if he would like to discuss his anxiety further
c) close the blinds, dim the lights, and ask the pt what other
measures would help him rest
d) call the physician and obtain an order for an anti-anxiety
medication for PRN use
c) close the blinds, dim the lights, and ask the pt what other
measures would help him rest
The nurses notes on the admission form that the patient has
indication "no religious preference." What does this indicate to
the nurse about the patient?
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a) does not follow the tenets of a specific faith
b) is in denial about his religious beliefs
c) doesn't believe in God or a "higher power"
d) will not want to pray or visit with the chaplain
a) does not follow the tenets of a specific faith
Your pt is a 17 year old who lost her right leg in a MVA. After her
parents leave, she asks you, "Why did God let this happen to me?
I have always followed his commandments." Which action best
depicts the "caring" aspect of SENC?
a) "Let me call your parents back to support you."
b) I think the chaplain can provide the support you need."
c) cry with the pt as you hug her
d) hold her hand, sit with her, & listen
d) hold her hand, sit with her, & listen
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The student nurse has earned A's in all of her prerequisite
courses. For the first exam in a nursing course, she earns a D
and now feels that she may not be smart enough to become a
nurse. What type of "loss" is the student experiencing?
a) actual
b) external
c) physical
d) perceived
d) perceived
Your 55 year old pt was just informed that she has metastatic
pancreatic cancer and has 4 months to live. After the provider
leaves, she says to you, "I don't want my family to know. But they
have to know. Please don't tell them. Please tell me what to do,
help me." What is your best response?
a) "I know this is difficult for you. Take time to thin about it."
b) "You should get a second opinion before you alarm your
family."
c) "Let me hold your hand to make you feel better."
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d) "Tell me how you are feeling right now."
d) "Tell me how you are feeling right now"
The pt is dying of cancer and can no longer swallow. The son
states to the nurse, "You MUST give dad some water, he always
drank a lot of water." The nurse's best response is
a) "You sound very upset. Tell me more about your dad."
b) "Your father is dying from cancer and water will not stop this
process."
c) "Research shows that withholding oral fluids decreases
edema."
d) "I will call the provider & get a prescription to insert a NG tube
for the water."
a) "You sound very upset. Tell me more about your dad."
The hospitalized pt states, "I need to know when I'm going to be
discharged. I'm so upset & worried that I'm missing work." The
nurse knows:
NUR 131 FINAL EXAM - PRACTICE | {LATEST
2026/ 2027 UPDATE} COMPLETE ACTUAL AND
AUTHENTIC EXAM | BRAND NEW!
Mr. Arbor complains to the nurse that he is feeling anxious. He
states, "I'm just so tired of all these tests they are doing, and it's
so noisy here at night." Mr. Arbor's pulse is 110 bpm and his blood
pressure is 140/70 mmHg. Nursing actions should include which
of the following?
a) turn on the TV to provide distraction
b) ask the pt if he would like to discuss his anxiety further
c) close the blinds, dim the lights, and ask the pt what other
measures would help him rest
d) call the physician and obtain an order for an anti-anxiety
medication for PRN use
c) close the blinds, dim the lights, and ask the pt what other
measures would help him rest
The nurses notes on the admission form that the patient has
indication "no religious preference." What does this indicate to
the nurse about the patient?
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a) does not follow the tenets of a specific faith
b) is in denial about his religious beliefs
c) doesn't believe in God or a "higher power"
d) will not want to pray or visit with the chaplain
a) does not follow the tenets of a specific faith
Your pt is a 17 year old who lost her right leg in a MVA. After her
parents leave, she asks you, "Why did God let this happen to me?
I have always followed his commandments." Which action best
depicts the "caring" aspect of SENC?
a) "Let me call your parents back to support you."
b) I think the chaplain can provide the support you need."
c) cry with the pt as you hug her
d) hold her hand, sit with her, & listen
d) hold her hand, sit with her, & listen
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The student nurse has earned A's in all of her prerequisite
courses. For the first exam in a nursing course, she earns a D
and now feels that she may not be smart enough to become a
nurse. What type of "loss" is the student experiencing?
a) actual
b) external
c) physical
d) perceived
d) perceived
Your 55 year old pt was just informed that she has metastatic
pancreatic cancer and has 4 months to live. After the provider
leaves, she says to you, "I don't want my family to know. But they
have to know. Please don't tell them. Please tell me what to do,
help me." What is your best response?
a) "I know this is difficult for you. Take time to thin about it."
b) "You should get a second opinion before you alarm your
family."
c) "Let me hold your hand to make you feel better."
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d) "Tell me how you are feeling right now."
d) "Tell me how you are feeling right now"
The pt is dying of cancer and can no longer swallow. The son
states to the nurse, "You MUST give dad some water, he always
drank a lot of water." The nurse's best response is
a) "You sound very upset. Tell me more about your dad."
b) "Your father is dying from cancer and water will not stop this
process."
c) "Research shows that withholding oral fluids decreases
edema."
d) "I will call the provider & get a prescription to insert a NG tube
for the water."
a) "You sound very upset. Tell me more about your dad."
The hospitalized pt states, "I need to know when I'm going to be
discharged. I'm so upset & worried that I'm missing work." The
nurse knows:
