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NUR 257 Final Exam (Latest 2026/2027 Update) | Gerontological Nursing, Renal Disorders, Neurological Conditions & Lab Values | Comprehensive Nursing Review | Exam Questions & Answers | Grade A+

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This document contains exam-focused questions and answers for the NUR 257 Final Exam, covering essential gerontological nursing concepts commonly tested in nursing programs. Topics include renal disorders in older adults, including age-related kidney changes, chronic kidney disease, fluid and electrolyte balance, urinary concerns, and medication considerations. It also includes neurological conditions commonly affecting geriatric patients, such as delirium, dementia, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and changes in cognitive and sensory function. Lab value interpretation is covered with emphasis on normal versus abnormal findings, electrolyte imbalances, renal function markers, hematology values, and clinical implications in older adults. Additional content includes patient safety, fall prevention, medication management, interdisciplinary care, and clinical judgment frameworks such as ABCs and Maslow’s hierarchy for prioritization of geriatric care. The material is designed to strengthen gerontological nursing knowledge, improve clinical reasoning, and support exam readiness using structured, high-yield practice questions aligned with the 2026/2027 curriculum. Keywords: NUR 257 final exam gerontological nursing renal disorders neurological disorders lab values electrolytes kidney function delirium dementia stroke Parkinson disease older adults patient safety clinical judgment fall prevention practice questions exam prep verified answers

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NUR 257 Gerontological Nursing Final Exam: (Latest 2026/2027 Update) Renal Disorders,
Neurological Conditions, Laboratory Values, and Medication Management | Verified Q&A |
A+ Guarantee | 100% Correct
Comprehensive Review for Kidney Anatomy and Function, Acute Kidney Injury, Chronic Kidney Disease,
Dialysis, Stroke, Seizures, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Meningitis



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Gerontological Nursing NUR 257 Final Exam Renal & Neurological



Question 1

What organs and structures are located around the right kidney?

A. Liver, gallbladder, ascending colon, duodenum, adrenal gland

B. Pancreas, spleen, stomach, adrenal gland

C. Liver, pancreas, spleen, descending colon

D. Gallbladder, stomach, adrenal gland, transverse colon

CORRECT ANSWER

A. Liver, gallbladder, ascending colon, duodenum, adrenal gland




Question 2

What organs and structures are located around the left kidney?

A. Pancreas, spleen, stomach, adrenal gland

B. Liver, gallbladder, ascending colon, duodenum

C. Liver, pancreas, stomach, adrenal gland

D. Gallbladder, spleen, transverse colon, adrenal gland

CORRECT ANSWER

A. Pancreas, spleen, stomach, adrenal gland

, Question 3

In evaluating oxygen transport for a patient with kidney disease (reduced erythropoietin), what lab
values would you look at?

A. Hematocrit and hemoglobin

B. BUN and creatinine

C. Potassium and sodium

D. WBC and platelets

CORRECT ANSWER

A. Hematocrit and hemoglobin




Question 4

What happens when kidney function drops below 20% of nephron function?

A. Dialysis is in the near future

B. Kidney transplant is immediately needed

C. No intervention is needed

D. Medications alone can manage the condition

CORRECT ANSWER

A. Dialysis is in the near future

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