NUR 168 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS; A+ GRADE
STUDY RESOURCE 2026-2027
-lysis - correct answer- separation; destruction;
loosening (broken cell)
"good death" - correct answer- one that allows
a person to die on his or her own terms, relatively free of
pain, and with dignity. It is free from avoidable distress
and suffering for patients, families, and caregivers; in
general accord with patients' families' wishes; and
reasonably consistent with clinical, cultural, and ethical
standards
#1 way to measures intake of fluid - correct
answer- weight
2 electrolytes that measure waste - correct
answer- BUN and creatine
,2 examples nursing diagnosis for self concept? -
correct answer- -disturbed body image related
to Alteration in self-perception as evidence by refusal to
discuss or acknowledge change
-chronic or situational low-self esteem related to lack of
self-value as evidence by social withdraw & short temper
(actual) or Risk for chronic/situational low-self esteem
related to lack of self-value (risk)
2 examples of problems associated with self-actualization
- correct answer- does not accept reality & lack
of self-control
2 localized stress responses - correct answer-
reflex pain response and the inflammatory response.
2 major sources of self-esteem - correct answer-
how competent children think they are in various aspects
of life and how much social support they receive from
other people
,2 signs in new onset diabetics - correct answer-
polyuria and polydipsia
2 subsets of esteem needs - correct answer-
self-esteem needs, such as strength, achievement,
mastery and competence, confidence in the face of the
world, independence, and freedom; and (2) respect needs
or the need for esteem from others, such as status,
dominance, recognition, attention, importance, and
appreciation
2 Ways Fluid is Lost in the Body - correct answer-
1.) Sensible Loss: Can be measured and include urination,
defecation + wounds.
2.) Insensible Loss: Cannot be measured or seen and
includes sweat and water vapor from lungs during
respiration. ( evaporation)
3 buffer systems in the body - correct answer-
(1) the carbonic acid-sodium bicarbonate buffer system,
, (2) the phosphate buffer system, and (3) the protein
buffer system.
3 compartments of extracellular fluid ( 2 majors and 1
minor) - correct answer- the intravascular and
interstitial compartments ( major)
transcellular fluid (minor)
3 examples of problems with safety and security -
correct answer- domestic violence, child abuse,
rape all are lack of security and safety
3 factors that determine the response to crisis -
correct answer- (1) the person's perception of
the event or situation, (2) the person's situational
supports (external resources), and (3) the coping
mechanisms the person possesses (internal resources)
3 major self evaluation feelings - correct answer-
1.) PRIDE: Based on a positive self evaluation
2.) GUILT: Based on behaviors incongruent with ideal self
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS; A+ GRADE
STUDY RESOURCE 2026-2027
-lysis - correct answer- separation; destruction;
loosening (broken cell)
"good death" - correct answer- one that allows
a person to die on his or her own terms, relatively free of
pain, and with dignity. It is free from avoidable distress
and suffering for patients, families, and caregivers; in
general accord with patients' families' wishes; and
reasonably consistent with clinical, cultural, and ethical
standards
#1 way to measures intake of fluid - correct
answer- weight
2 electrolytes that measure waste - correct
answer- BUN and creatine
,2 examples nursing diagnosis for self concept? -
correct answer- -disturbed body image related
to Alteration in self-perception as evidence by refusal to
discuss or acknowledge change
-chronic or situational low-self esteem related to lack of
self-value as evidence by social withdraw & short temper
(actual) or Risk for chronic/situational low-self esteem
related to lack of self-value (risk)
2 examples of problems associated with self-actualization
- correct answer- does not accept reality & lack
of self-control
2 localized stress responses - correct answer-
reflex pain response and the inflammatory response.
2 major sources of self-esteem - correct answer-
how competent children think they are in various aspects
of life and how much social support they receive from
other people
,2 signs in new onset diabetics - correct answer-
polyuria and polydipsia
2 subsets of esteem needs - correct answer-
self-esteem needs, such as strength, achievement,
mastery and competence, confidence in the face of the
world, independence, and freedom; and (2) respect needs
or the need for esteem from others, such as status,
dominance, recognition, attention, importance, and
appreciation
2 Ways Fluid is Lost in the Body - correct answer-
1.) Sensible Loss: Can be measured and include urination,
defecation + wounds.
2.) Insensible Loss: Cannot be measured or seen and
includes sweat and water vapor from lungs during
respiration. ( evaporation)
3 buffer systems in the body - correct answer-
(1) the carbonic acid-sodium bicarbonate buffer system,
, (2) the phosphate buffer system, and (3) the protein
buffer system.
3 compartments of extracellular fluid ( 2 majors and 1
minor) - correct answer- the intravascular and
interstitial compartments ( major)
transcellular fluid (minor)
3 examples of problems with safety and security -
correct answer- domestic violence, child abuse,
rape all are lack of security and safety
3 factors that determine the response to crisis -
correct answer- (1) the person's perception of
the event or situation, (2) the person's situational
supports (external resources), and (3) the coping
mechanisms the person possesses (internal resources)
3 major self evaluation feelings - correct answer-
1.) PRIDE: Based on a positive self evaluation
2.) GUILT: Based on behaviors incongruent with ideal self
