2026 NUR 160 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Insulin - CORRECT ANSWER -NPH and Regular (measured in units; syringes)
NPH - CORRECT ANSWER -Cloudy
Regular - CORRECT ANSWER -Clear
Cloudy-Clear-Clear-Cloudy - CORRECT ANSWER -How to mix insulin
Reglan - CORRECT ANSWER -
Used to increase gastric emptying; w/ symptoms of nausea/vomiting; RISK FOR ASPIRATION
Zophran - CORRECT ANSWER -Given post-op
Six Rights of Medication - CORRECT ANSWER -
Patient, Drug, Dose, Time, Documentation, Route, REASON
ER/EC Tablets/Capsules - CORRECT ANSWER -DO NOT CRUSH!
Delegation to UAP - CORRECT ANSWER -Barrier creams/Non-
pharmacological; NO TEACHING/ASSESSING (LEAST RISKY)
Shellfish Allergy Consideration - CORRECT ANSWER -The use of iodine
Therapeutic Communication - CORRECT ANSWER -
An exchange of information that facilitates the formation of a positive nurse-
patient relationship and actively involves the patient in all areas of care
, Non-Verbal Techniques - CORRECT ANSWER -
Active listening, maintaining silence, Minimal encouragement by nodding occasionally and maintaining
eye contact, touch, conveying acceptance
Non-Therapeutic Communication - CORRECT ANSWER -
Usually blocks the development of a trusting and therapeutic relationship
HCPOA - CORRECT ANSWER -Health Care Power of Attorney
Living Will - CORRECT ANSWER -
A written document that directs treatment in accordance with the patient's wishes in the event of a te
rminal illness or condition
Just Culture - CORRECT ANSWER -You can report mistakes and errors without consequences
Informed Consent - CORRECT ANSWER -
For the physician; nurse witnesses/makes sure it is signed before surgery; HCPOA
Blocks to Communication - CORRECT ANSWER -
False reassurance, Giving advice or personal opinions, False assumptions, Approval/Disapproval, Autom
atic Responses, Defensiveness, Arguing, Asking for explanations, Changing the subject
DiabeticcRetinopathyc -c CORRECTc ANSWERc -
DISORDERc OFc RETINALc BLOODc VESSELS;c characterizedc byc capillaryc microaneurysms,c hemmorage,c exuda
tes,c andc formationc ofc newc bloodc vesselsc andc connectivec tissue
Glaucomac -c CORRECTc ANSWERc -Elevatedc pressurec withinc anc eyec (obstructioncofc aqueousc humor)
Cataractsc -c CORRECTc ANSWERc -Cloudingc ofc thec lens
Age-Relatedc MacularcDegenerationc -c CORRECTc ANSWERc -
blurred/absentc visionc inc centerc ofcthec visualc field
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Insulin - CORRECT ANSWER -NPH and Regular (measured in units; syringes)
NPH - CORRECT ANSWER -Cloudy
Regular - CORRECT ANSWER -Clear
Cloudy-Clear-Clear-Cloudy - CORRECT ANSWER -How to mix insulin
Reglan - CORRECT ANSWER -
Used to increase gastric emptying; w/ symptoms of nausea/vomiting; RISK FOR ASPIRATION
Zophran - CORRECT ANSWER -Given post-op
Six Rights of Medication - CORRECT ANSWER -
Patient, Drug, Dose, Time, Documentation, Route, REASON
ER/EC Tablets/Capsules - CORRECT ANSWER -DO NOT CRUSH!
Delegation to UAP - CORRECT ANSWER -Barrier creams/Non-
pharmacological; NO TEACHING/ASSESSING (LEAST RISKY)
Shellfish Allergy Consideration - CORRECT ANSWER -The use of iodine
Therapeutic Communication - CORRECT ANSWER -
An exchange of information that facilitates the formation of a positive nurse-
patient relationship and actively involves the patient in all areas of care
, Non-Verbal Techniques - CORRECT ANSWER -
Active listening, maintaining silence, Minimal encouragement by nodding occasionally and maintaining
eye contact, touch, conveying acceptance
Non-Therapeutic Communication - CORRECT ANSWER -
Usually blocks the development of a trusting and therapeutic relationship
HCPOA - CORRECT ANSWER -Health Care Power of Attorney
Living Will - CORRECT ANSWER -
A written document that directs treatment in accordance with the patient's wishes in the event of a te
rminal illness or condition
Just Culture - CORRECT ANSWER -You can report mistakes and errors without consequences
Informed Consent - CORRECT ANSWER -
For the physician; nurse witnesses/makes sure it is signed before surgery; HCPOA
Blocks to Communication - CORRECT ANSWER -
False reassurance, Giving advice or personal opinions, False assumptions, Approval/Disapproval, Autom
atic Responses, Defensiveness, Arguing, Asking for explanations, Changing the subject
DiabeticcRetinopathyc -c CORRECTc ANSWERc -
DISORDERc OFc RETINALc BLOODc VESSELS;c characterizedc byc capillaryc microaneurysms,c hemmorage,c exuda
tes,c andc formationc ofc newc bloodc vesselsc andc connectivec tissue
Glaucomac -c CORRECTc ANSWERc -Elevatedc pressurec withinc anc eyec (obstructioncofc aqueousc humor)
Cataractsc -c CORRECTc ANSWERc -Cloudingc ofc thec lens
Age-Relatedc MacularcDegenerationc -c CORRECTc ANSWERc -
blurred/absentc visionc inc centerc ofcthec visualc field
