NUR 3311 Final Exam 2025 – Complete Verified Questions & Answers
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What’s Inside:
Full set of exam-style questions covering all core content areas
100% verified correct answers with explanations to deepen your understanding
Focus on family-centered care, maternity, pediatrics, growth & development,
cultural competence, and nursing theory
Designed to reflect current course outlines and faculty expectations
💡 Core Topics Covered:
Family-Centered Care & Nursing Roles
Maternity Care: antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, complications
Pediatrics: growth & development, illness, immunizations, safety
Cultural competence & health beliefs
Pharmacology for maternity/children (dosing, side effects)
Communication, teaching, and legal/ethical issues in maternal/child nursing
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NUR 3311 Final Exam
A nurse who works on a subacute medical unit of a hospital has noticed that the population of older
adults being admitted to the unit has been increasing over the past few years. The nurse engages a
colleague in a discussion about this finding. Which statement by the colleague would be most
reflective of current thinking about older adults? A)"Fortunately, Social Security ensures a sufficient
level of income for people over 65." B)"It helps that older people don't have to incur any costs for
their medical care." C)"Most of the older clients on the unit will have come to us from nursing
homes." D)"It's reassuring older adults are receiving more concern than in decades past."
,D)"It's reassuring older adults are receiving more concern than in decades past."
A public health nurse who directs a homecare program that serves an area with a large population of
older adults is conducting a long-term strategic plan. Which phenomenon would be most important
for the nurse to integrate when planning for the future? A)While life expectancy will continue to rise,
the percentage of older adults in the United States relative to the overall population will decrease.
B)By 2030, it is expected that the number of adults over age 85 will triple. C)Both life expectancy and
the percentage of people over 65 in the population will increase in coming decades. D)Chronic
conditions are expected to gradually cause a decrease in the number of older adults in 10 years.
C)Both life expectancy and the percentage of people over 65 in the population will increase in coming
decades.
A nurse who practices in a long-term care facility is providing care for a 101-year-old black female. The
nurse's coworker states, "It's gratifying that black people in this country are finally reaching the same
levels of health that white people are enjoying." Which response would be most appropriate?
A)"Actually, the difference in life expectancy between blacks and whites is growing, not shrinking."
B)"We've not yet arrived at a place where the life expectancies are equal between black and white
people, but the gap is decreasing gradually." C)"Black women do tend to live longer than white
women, but the overall life expectancies when men are included are not yet equal." D)"Since the
1980s, the life expectancies of black and white Americans have remained nearly the same."
A)"Actually, the difference in life expectancy between blacks and whites is growing, not shrinking."
A nurse is providing care to a group of older adults who attend activities at the local senior center.
When interacting with the group, the nurse notes that more of the women than men live alone.
Which phenomena would the nurse most likely attribute to this situation? A)Women tend to live
longer than men and marry men older than themselves. B)Men tend to have greater access to care
facilities due to higher incomes and savings. C)Men are more likely to live with younger family
members following the death of a spouse. D)Social pressures tend to stigmatize older men who live
alone.
A)Women tend to live longer than men and marry men older than themselves.
A nurse is conducting a class for a group of nurses who are employed at the local community health
center that serves a large older adult population. As part of the class, the nurse discusses the impact
of the older adult's financial status on their life. The nurse determines that the teaching was
successful based on which statement by the group? A)"The percentage of older people living below
the poverty level has been increasing." B)"The financial needs of most older adults are well met by
Social Security income alone." C)"The recent decline in housing prices has made many older adults
'asset rich and cash poor.'" D)"Women 65 years of age and older are the fastest growing group of
employment."
C)"The recent decline in housing prices has made many older adults 'asset rich and cash poor.'"
A nursing care aide employed on a medical unit of a hospital expresses frustration that "old people
get sick so much more often than young people." Which response by the nurse would be most
appropriate? A)"Truthfully, the prevalence of obesity and accompanying chronic illnesses mean that
, young people actually have more chronic conditions than older adults." B)"It's actually a myth that
older adults require more hospitalization than young people." C)"Actually, older adults experience
fewer acute illnesses than younger people; it's just that they tend to take longer to recover from
them." D)"With the increase in life expectancies in recent years, most older people actually live free
of chronic diseases until very late in life."
C)"Actually, older adults experience fewer acute illnesses than younger people; it's just that they tend to
take longer to recover from them."
) A nurse is conducting a presentation for a group of older adults at the local community center about
chronic illnesses. When describing the effect of chronic illness on this population, which concept
would be most important for the nurse to integrate into the discussion? A)Chronic illnesses constitute
the leading cause of death for older adults. B)More older adults die from acute illnesses than from
chronic diseases. C)While chronic diseases used to be the leading cause of death, this trend is no
longer true. D)While cancer rates have fallen, other chronic diseases remain a common cause of
death.
A)Chronic illnesses constitute the leading cause of death for older adults
The board of a large chain of hospitals has commissioned a strategic plan to meet the care needs of
baby boomers in coming years. When developing a plan for the future, which characteristic would be
most important to incorporate into the plan? Select all that apply. A)Baby boomers typically have
fewer children to help with care later than those of earlier generations. B)Adjusting for inflation, baby
boomers have lower incomes than their parents had. C)Due to technology, baby boomers have more
leisure time than other adults. D)Baby boomers perform physical exercise more frequently than other
adults. E)The educational level of baby boomers is usually lower than preceding generations.
A)Baby boomers typically have fewer children to help with care later than those of earlier generations
D)Baby boomers perform physical exercise more frequently than other adults.
An 85-year-old man has been admitted to the hospital with exacerbation of his chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). His family has expressed concern about their ability to pay for his present
and future care. The nurse offers support and guidance to the family, offering suggestions based on
which aspect associated with the payment for care services by older adults? A)The financial burden of
care for most older adults is minimal due to ownership of high-value assets. B)Private insurers most
often cover the payment for long-term care of older adults. C)Most older adults have their basic care
needs provided in a long-term facility. D)Federal money pays for more care than do older adults or
private insurers.
D)Federal money pays for more care than do older adults or private insurers.
A nurse is providing care to an 89-year-old female resident of a nursing home. While visiting, the
resident's daughter makes a statement about older adults. Which statement, if made by the resident's
daughter, would require the nurse to respond? A)"It seems like more and more people are living well
into their 80s like my mom." B)"My mom has a house worth loads of money but little cash flow, like
many older adults." C)"It seems like heart disease is getting more common even though people live
longer than they used to." D)"There are more women living to my mother's age than there are men."
| Graded A+ | Nursing Theory / Family-Centered / Maternity-Pediatric
Review
What’s Inside:
Full set of exam-style questions covering all core content areas
100% verified correct answers with explanations to deepen your understanding
Focus on family-centered care, maternity, pediatrics, growth & development,
cultural competence, and nursing theory
Designed to reflect current course outlines and faculty expectations
💡 Core Topics Covered:
Family-Centered Care & Nursing Roles
Maternity Care: antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, complications
Pediatrics: growth & development, illness, immunizations, safety
Cultural competence & health beliefs
Pharmacology for maternity/children (dosing, side effects)
Communication, teaching, and legal/ethical issues in maternal/child nursing
🖥 Format & Delivery:
PDF digital download (printable & mobile ready)
Instant access after purchase
🎓 Why Choose This Study Pack?
Trusted by nursing students preparing for final exams or licensure reviews
Saves study time with ready material, not just notes
Helps reinforce weaker areas via rationales and explanations
NUR 3311 Final Exam
A nurse who works on a subacute medical unit of a hospital has noticed that the population of older
adults being admitted to the unit has been increasing over the past few years. The nurse engages a
colleague in a discussion about this finding. Which statement by the colleague would be most
reflective of current thinking about older adults? A)"Fortunately, Social Security ensures a sufficient
level of income for people over 65." B)"It helps that older people don't have to incur any costs for
their medical care." C)"Most of the older clients on the unit will have come to us from nursing
homes." D)"It's reassuring older adults are receiving more concern than in decades past."
,D)"It's reassuring older adults are receiving more concern than in decades past."
A public health nurse who directs a homecare program that serves an area with a large population of
older adults is conducting a long-term strategic plan. Which phenomenon would be most important
for the nurse to integrate when planning for the future? A)While life expectancy will continue to rise,
the percentage of older adults in the United States relative to the overall population will decrease.
B)By 2030, it is expected that the number of adults over age 85 will triple. C)Both life expectancy and
the percentage of people over 65 in the population will increase in coming decades. D)Chronic
conditions are expected to gradually cause a decrease in the number of older adults in 10 years.
C)Both life expectancy and the percentage of people over 65 in the population will increase in coming
decades.
A nurse who practices in a long-term care facility is providing care for a 101-year-old black female. The
nurse's coworker states, "It's gratifying that black people in this country are finally reaching the same
levels of health that white people are enjoying." Which response would be most appropriate?
A)"Actually, the difference in life expectancy between blacks and whites is growing, not shrinking."
B)"We've not yet arrived at a place where the life expectancies are equal between black and white
people, but the gap is decreasing gradually." C)"Black women do tend to live longer than white
women, but the overall life expectancies when men are included are not yet equal." D)"Since the
1980s, the life expectancies of black and white Americans have remained nearly the same."
A)"Actually, the difference in life expectancy between blacks and whites is growing, not shrinking."
A nurse is providing care to a group of older adults who attend activities at the local senior center.
When interacting with the group, the nurse notes that more of the women than men live alone.
Which phenomena would the nurse most likely attribute to this situation? A)Women tend to live
longer than men and marry men older than themselves. B)Men tend to have greater access to care
facilities due to higher incomes and savings. C)Men are more likely to live with younger family
members following the death of a spouse. D)Social pressures tend to stigmatize older men who live
alone.
A)Women tend to live longer than men and marry men older than themselves.
A nurse is conducting a class for a group of nurses who are employed at the local community health
center that serves a large older adult population. As part of the class, the nurse discusses the impact
of the older adult's financial status on their life. The nurse determines that the teaching was
successful based on which statement by the group? A)"The percentage of older people living below
the poverty level has been increasing." B)"The financial needs of most older adults are well met by
Social Security income alone." C)"The recent decline in housing prices has made many older adults
'asset rich and cash poor.'" D)"Women 65 years of age and older are the fastest growing group of
employment."
C)"The recent decline in housing prices has made many older adults 'asset rich and cash poor.'"
A nursing care aide employed on a medical unit of a hospital expresses frustration that "old people
get sick so much more often than young people." Which response by the nurse would be most
appropriate? A)"Truthfully, the prevalence of obesity and accompanying chronic illnesses mean that
, young people actually have more chronic conditions than older adults." B)"It's actually a myth that
older adults require more hospitalization than young people." C)"Actually, older adults experience
fewer acute illnesses than younger people; it's just that they tend to take longer to recover from
them." D)"With the increase in life expectancies in recent years, most older people actually live free
of chronic diseases until very late in life."
C)"Actually, older adults experience fewer acute illnesses than younger people; it's just that they tend to
take longer to recover from them."
) A nurse is conducting a presentation for a group of older adults at the local community center about
chronic illnesses. When describing the effect of chronic illness on this population, which concept
would be most important for the nurse to integrate into the discussion? A)Chronic illnesses constitute
the leading cause of death for older adults. B)More older adults die from acute illnesses than from
chronic diseases. C)While chronic diseases used to be the leading cause of death, this trend is no
longer true. D)While cancer rates have fallen, other chronic diseases remain a common cause of
death.
A)Chronic illnesses constitute the leading cause of death for older adults
The board of a large chain of hospitals has commissioned a strategic plan to meet the care needs of
baby boomers in coming years. When developing a plan for the future, which characteristic would be
most important to incorporate into the plan? Select all that apply. A)Baby boomers typically have
fewer children to help with care later than those of earlier generations. B)Adjusting for inflation, baby
boomers have lower incomes than their parents had. C)Due to technology, baby boomers have more
leisure time than other adults. D)Baby boomers perform physical exercise more frequently than other
adults. E)The educational level of baby boomers is usually lower than preceding generations.
A)Baby boomers typically have fewer children to help with care later than those of earlier generations
D)Baby boomers perform physical exercise more frequently than other adults.
An 85-year-old man has been admitted to the hospital with exacerbation of his chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). His family has expressed concern about their ability to pay for his present
and future care. The nurse offers support and guidance to the family, offering suggestions based on
which aspect associated with the payment for care services by older adults? A)The financial burden of
care for most older adults is minimal due to ownership of high-value assets. B)Private insurers most
often cover the payment for long-term care of older adults. C)Most older adults have their basic care
needs provided in a long-term facility. D)Federal money pays for more care than do older adults or
private insurers.
D)Federal money pays for more care than do older adults or private insurers.
A nurse is providing care to an 89-year-old female resident of a nursing home. While visiting, the
resident's daughter makes a statement about older adults. Which statement, if made by the resident's
daughter, would require the nurse to respond? A)"It seems like more and more people are living well
into their 80s like my mom." B)"My mom has a house worth loads of money but little cash flow, like
many older adults." C)"It seems like heart disease is getting more common even though people live
longer than they used to." D)"There are more women living to my mother's age than there are men."
