NURS 160 Final Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers
Which of the following best explains why infants and toddlers are at greater risk
for ear infections than are older children and adults?
A. Poorly developed immune system.
B. Immature tympanic membrane.
C. Wider, shorter, and horizontal eustachian tube.
D. Excess deposition of bone cells along the ossicle. - Correct answer-C. Wider,
shorter, and horizontal eustachian tube.
A 55 year old construction worker reports pain in both legs when walking. The
pain eases after about 10 minutes of rest. He has smoked 2 packs of cigarettes daily
since he was 16. On physical exam you note that his dorsalis pedis pulses are
decreased bilaterally in comparison with his femoral pulses. His feet are cool to the
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,touch compared to his upper legs. The skin on the lower legs is shiny, pink, and
tight with hair loss. Based on your assessment, what would you suspect?
A. Deep vein thrombosis
B. Arterial insufficiency
C. Venous insufficiency
D. Peripheral neuropathy - Correct answer-B. Arterial insufficiency
Where are S1 sounds the loudest. - Correct answer-apex of the heart
During the assessment of an 18-month-old, the mother expresses concern about the
infant's inability to toilet train. What would be your best response?
A. "Some children are just more difficult to train, so I wouldn't worry about it yet."
B. "Have you considered reading any of the mother's websites on toilet training?
They can be very helpful."
C. "This could mean there is a problem in your baby's development. We'll watch
her closely for the next few months for further regression."
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,D. "Toilet training usually starts after 2 years of age. The nerves and muscles that
will allow your baby to have control over the passing of stools are not developed
until 18 to 24 months of age." - Correct answer-D. "Toilet training usually starts
after 2 years of age. The nerves and muscles that will allow your baby to have
control over the passing of stools are not developed until 18 to 24 months of age."
Amanda has been sick a lot, and advised by her health care provider to get 15% of
her daily calories from protein. If she consumes a 2,000 calorie diet, how many
calories of it should be protein? - Correct answer-300
An 18-year-old college student comes to the ED complaining that her heart is
racing. You obtain blood for thyroid studies. Based on the results, you suspect
hyperthyroidism. Examining her eyes, what would you expect to see?
A. recession
B. protrusion
C. cloudy cornea
D. cilliary injection - Correct answer-B. protrusion
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, Communication can be therapeutic or non-therapeutic. Choose the types of non-
therapeutic communication that nurses should avoid when interacting with
patients. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
A. Summarizing
B. Medical jargon
C. Clarification
D. Sympathy
E. Judgemental
F. Silence - Correct answer-B. Medical jargon
D. Sympathy
E. Judgemental
"Normal" muscle strength is documented as grade _____
A. 0
B. 1
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and Answers
Which of the following best explains why infants and toddlers are at greater risk
for ear infections than are older children and adults?
A. Poorly developed immune system.
B. Immature tympanic membrane.
C. Wider, shorter, and horizontal eustachian tube.
D. Excess deposition of bone cells along the ossicle. - Correct answer-C. Wider,
shorter, and horizontal eustachian tube.
A 55 year old construction worker reports pain in both legs when walking. The
pain eases after about 10 minutes of rest. He has smoked 2 packs of cigarettes daily
since he was 16. On physical exam you note that his dorsalis pedis pulses are
decreased bilaterally in comparison with his femoral pulses. His feet are cool to the
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,touch compared to his upper legs. The skin on the lower legs is shiny, pink, and
tight with hair loss. Based on your assessment, what would you suspect?
A. Deep vein thrombosis
B. Arterial insufficiency
C. Venous insufficiency
D. Peripheral neuropathy - Correct answer-B. Arterial insufficiency
Where are S1 sounds the loudest. - Correct answer-apex of the heart
During the assessment of an 18-month-old, the mother expresses concern about the
infant's inability to toilet train. What would be your best response?
A. "Some children are just more difficult to train, so I wouldn't worry about it yet."
B. "Have you considered reading any of the mother's websites on toilet training?
They can be very helpful."
C. "This could mean there is a problem in your baby's development. We'll watch
her closely for the next few months for further regression."
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,D. "Toilet training usually starts after 2 years of age. The nerves and muscles that
will allow your baby to have control over the passing of stools are not developed
until 18 to 24 months of age." - Correct answer-D. "Toilet training usually starts
after 2 years of age. The nerves and muscles that will allow your baby to have
control over the passing of stools are not developed until 18 to 24 months of age."
Amanda has been sick a lot, and advised by her health care provider to get 15% of
her daily calories from protein. If she consumes a 2,000 calorie diet, how many
calories of it should be protein? - Correct answer-300
An 18-year-old college student comes to the ED complaining that her heart is
racing. You obtain blood for thyroid studies. Based on the results, you suspect
hyperthyroidism. Examining her eyes, what would you expect to see?
A. recession
B. protrusion
C. cloudy cornea
D. cilliary injection - Correct answer-B. protrusion
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, Communication can be therapeutic or non-therapeutic. Choose the types of non-
therapeutic communication that nurses should avoid when interacting with
patients. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
A. Summarizing
B. Medical jargon
C. Clarification
D. Sympathy
E. Judgemental
F. Silence - Correct answer-B. Medical jargon
D. Sympathy
E. Judgemental
"Normal" muscle strength is documented as grade _____
A. 0
B. 1
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