NR 304 FINAL EXAM 2025 |150 QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. If the older adult were to receive support from a counselor, which
coping mechanism might be encouraged to help her manage her anxiety
about her husband's potential loss?
Dismissing her feelings as unimportant
Developing adaptive coping mechanisms
Focusing solely on physical health
Avoiding discussions about loss
2. What is a common skin condition associated with aging?
Eczema
Acne
Dry skin
Psoriasis
3. It is important for the nurse to understand the structure of the client's family
so that he or she can
Tailor visiting hours to the family's needs.
Develop a holistic plan that includes the whole family.
Avoid embarrassing moments during client interventions.
, Address the various family members correctly.
4. A nurse is caring for a client who is struggling with their body image after
an amputation. What strategy should the nurse implement to effectively
,support the client’s emotional well-being?
Advise the client to avoid looking at their surgical site.
Suggest that the client limit interactions with family.
Encourage the client to set and achieve small, manageable goals.
Discourage discussions about feelings related to the amputation.
Focus solely on the physical rehabilitation process.
5. What is the age range defined as middle adulthood?
25 to 39
65 to 79
18 to 24
40 to 64
6. Why is it important for nurses to validate a family's feelings after the
death of a loved one?
It allows the nurse to avoid discussing the death further.
Validating feelings helps the family process their grief and
acknowledges their emotional experience.
It prevents the family from feeling guilty about their emotions. It
encourages the family to forget their loss more quickly.
7. Describe the main premise of the genetic theory of aging in your own
words.
Aging is a result of lifestyle choices.
, Cells have a predetermined limit on how many times they can
divide, influencing lifespan.
Aging is solely caused by environmental stressors.
Genetic factors have no impact on aging.
8. Describe the physiological effects of the neuroendocrine response on
the body.
The neuroendocrine response primarily affects emotional stability
and mood.
The neuroendocrine response results in enhanced digestion and
nutrient absorption.
The neuroendocrine response leads to relaxation and decreased
heart rate.
The neuroendocrine response causes muscle tension, increased
pulse, blood pressure, and respirations, along with elevated
blood glucose levels.
9. What is one reason why a nurse should understand the client's family
structure?
To provide emotional support exclusively to the client.
To develop a holistic plan that includes the whole family.
To schedule appointments more
efficiently. To ensure proper medication
administration.
10. Describe the role of subsystems in understanding family dynamics.
Subsystems refer to the financial aspects of family management.
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. If the older adult were to receive support from a counselor, which
coping mechanism might be encouraged to help her manage her anxiety
about her husband's potential loss?
Dismissing her feelings as unimportant
Developing adaptive coping mechanisms
Focusing solely on physical health
Avoiding discussions about loss
2. What is a common skin condition associated with aging?
Eczema
Acne
Dry skin
Psoriasis
3. It is important for the nurse to understand the structure of the client's family
so that he or she can
Tailor visiting hours to the family's needs.
Develop a holistic plan that includes the whole family.
Avoid embarrassing moments during client interventions.
, Address the various family members correctly.
4. A nurse is caring for a client who is struggling with their body image after
an amputation. What strategy should the nurse implement to effectively
,support the client’s emotional well-being?
Advise the client to avoid looking at their surgical site.
Suggest that the client limit interactions with family.
Encourage the client to set and achieve small, manageable goals.
Discourage discussions about feelings related to the amputation.
Focus solely on the physical rehabilitation process.
5. What is the age range defined as middle adulthood?
25 to 39
65 to 79
18 to 24
40 to 64
6. Why is it important for nurses to validate a family's feelings after the
death of a loved one?
It allows the nurse to avoid discussing the death further.
Validating feelings helps the family process their grief and
acknowledges their emotional experience.
It prevents the family from feeling guilty about their emotions. It
encourages the family to forget their loss more quickly.
7. Describe the main premise of the genetic theory of aging in your own
words.
Aging is a result of lifestyle choices.
, Cells have a predetermined limit on how many times they can
divide, influencing lifespan.
Aging is solely caused by environmental stressors.
Genetic factors have no impact on aging.
8. Describe the physiological effects of the neuroendocrine response on
the body.
The neuroendocrine response primarily affects emotional stability
and mood.
The neuroendocrine response results in enhanced digestion and
nutrient absorption.
The neuroendocrine response leads to relaxation and decreased
heart rate.
The neuroendocrine response causes muscle tension, increased
pulse, blood pressure, and respirations, along with elevated
blood glucose levels.
9. What is one reason why a nurse should understand the client's family
structure?
To provide emotional support exclusively to the client.
To develop a holistic plan that includes the whole family.
To schedule appointments more
efficiently. To ensure proper medication
administration.
10. Describe the role of subsystems in understanding family dynamics.
Subsystems refer to the financial aspects of family management.
