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NUR 257 Final Exam Questions With
Answers 2026
Special Needs of Rural Population: - correct-answer-Transportation needs. (Some
hospitals have drivers)
What can a RN NOT delegate to another healthcare personnel? - correct-answer-
their own assessment, education, charting, etc.
Living Will: - correct-answer-legal document that tells doctors how you want to
be treated if you cannot make your own decisions about emergency treatment in
the future.
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Durable POA: - correct-answer-legal document that names your health care
proxy.
Health Care Proxy: - correct-answer-A person who can make health care decisions
for the pt. This person should be familiar with your values and wishes.
S/Sx When Death is Imminent: - correct-answer-- secretions
- dyspnea
- dehydration
- anorexia
- impaired skin integrity
- delirium (irreversible)
- N/V
Nonpharmacological Care When Death is Imminent: - correct-answer-- warm milk
to promote sleep
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- back rub
- change positions
- music
- meeting spiritual needs
RESPECT PT CULTURE.
Pharmacological Care When Death is Imminent: - correct-answer-- administer
pain meds routinely (around the clock); NOT PRN
- Long-acting pain meds are ideal
Underserved Population: - correct-answer-homeless, povery/crime, people with
disabilities.
Common Chronic Diseases of the Underserved Population: - correct-answer-heart
disease, diabetes, HTN.
NUR 257 Final Exam Questions With
Answers 2026
Special Needs of Rural Population: - correct-answer-Transportation needs. (Some
hospitals have drivers)
What can a RN NOT delegate to another healthcare personnel? - correct-answer-
their own assessment, education, charting, etc.
Living Will: - correct-answer-legal document that tells doctors how you want to
be treated if you cannot make your own decisions about emergency treatment in
the future.
,2|Page
Durable POA: - correct-answer-legal document that names your health care
proxy.
Health Care Proxy: - correct-answer-A person who can make health care decisions
for the pt. This person should be familiar with your values and wishes.
S/Sx When Death is Imminent: - correct-answer-- secretions
- dyspnea
- dehydration
- anorexia
- impaired skin integrity
- delirium (irreversible)
- N/V
Nonpharmacological Care When Death is Imminent: - correct-answer-- warm milk
to promote sleep
, 3|Page
- back rub
- change positions
- music
- meeting spiritual needs
RESPECT PT CULTURE.
Pharmacological Care When Death is Imminent: - correct-answer-- administer
pain meds routinely (around the clock); NOT PRN
- Long-acting pain meds are ideal
Underserved Population: - correct-answer-homeless, povery/crime, people with
disabilities.
Common Chronic Diseases of the Underserved Population: - correct-answer-heart
disease, diabetes, HTN.
