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NSG 3130 Exam 3 EXAM 2026/2027 LATEST EXAM TEST
UNDER NEW GUIDELINE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS PERFECT TO PASS 2026/2027 NSG 3130 Exam 3
TEST EXAM
1. Why is grief a difficult topic for patients and nurses to discuss?
A. It is always predictable
B. It has a single correct response
C. It is emotional, subjective, and culturally influenced
D. It is not part of nursing care
Answer: C
RATIONALE: Grief varies widely between individuals and is influenced by emotions, culture,
relationships, and coping styles.
2. Why is self-awareness important in grief care?
A. To avoid patient interaction
B. To eliminate emotions
C. To maintain professionalism and empathy
D. To shorten assessments
Answer: C
RATIONALE: Self-awareness helps nurses avoid projecting personal feelings and improves empathetic
communication.
3. What is anticipatory grief?
A. Grief after burial
B. Grief before actual loss
C. Grief in children only
D. Complicated grief
Answer: B
RATIONALE: Anticipatory grief occurs before death or loss happens.
4. How should nurses support anticipatory grief?
A. Focus only on medication
B. Ignore emotional needs
C. Provide comfort, dignity, and family support
D. Encourage denial C
Care focuses on holistic comfort and emotional support for both patient and family.
Answer:
RATIONALE:
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5. How should nurses respond to anger from grieving families?
A. Argue with them
B. Ignore them
C. Respond calmly with empathy
D. End the conversation
Answer: C
RATIONALE: Anger is part of grief and should be met with calm, supportive communication.
6. Kübler-Ross stages of grief include:
A. Shock, recovery, acceptance
B. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
C. Fear, sadness, healing
D. Confusion, anger, denial
Answer: B
RATIONALE: These are the five recognized stages of grief.
7. Denial stage is characterized by:
A. Acceptance
B. Refusal to believe reality
C. Happiness
D. Resolution
Answer: B
RATIONALE: Denial acts as a defense mechanism against emotional shock.
8. How should anger in grief be handled?
A. Punish behavior
B. Stay calm and ensure safety
C. Avoid patient
D. Agree with everything
Answer: B
RATIONALE: Nurses should remain calm and supportive while maintaining safety.
9. Bargaining stage involves:
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A. Acceptance
B. Negotiating for more time
C. Depression only
D. Withdrawal only
Answer: B
RATIONALE: Patients attempt to delay or change the outcome.
10. Depression stage requires nursing response of:
A. False reassurance
B. Silence and avoidance
C. Presence and empathy
D. Discharge planning only
Answer: C
RATIONALE: Emotional support and presence are essential during depression stage.
11. Acceptance stage is marked by:
A. Denial
B. Peaceful acknowledgment of loss
C. Anger
D. Confusion
Answer: B
RATIONALE: Patients begin to accept reality and may become reflective.
12. Purpose of Kübler-Ross model is to:
A. Predict exact behavior
B. Guide understanding of grief reactions
C. Replace therapy
D. Diagnose disorders
Answer: B
RATIONALE: It helps nurses understand emotional responses, not predict them rigidly.
13. “Art of presence” means:
A. Standing nearby
B. Emotional availability and attentiveness
C. Giving medication only
D. Avoiding communication
Answer: B
RATIONALE:
09 September 2026
NSG 3130 Exam 3 EXAM 2026/2027 LATEST EXAM TEST
UNDER NEW GUIDELINE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS PERFECT TO PASS 2026/2027 NSG 3130 Exam 3
TEST EXAM
1. Why is grief a difficult topic for patients and nurses to discuss?
A. It is always predictable
B. It has a single correct response
C. It is emotional, subjective, and culturally influenced
D. It is not part of nursing care
Answer: C
RATIONALE: Grief varies widely between individuals and is influenced by emotions, culture,
relationships, and coping styles.
2. Why is self-awareness important in grief care?
A. To avoid patient interaction
B. To eliminate emotions
C. To maintain professionalism and empathy
D. To shorten assessments
Answer: C
RATIONALE: Self-awareness helps nurses avoid projecting personal feelings and improves empathetic
communication.
3. What is anticipatory grief?
A. Grief after burial
B. Grief before actual loss
C. Grief in children only
D. Complicated grief
Answer: B
RATIONALE: Anticipatory grief occurs before death or loss happens.
4. How should nurses support anticipatory grief?
A. Focus only on medication
B. Ignore emotional needs
C. Provide comfort, dignity, and family support
D. Encourage denial C
Care focuses on holistic comfort and emotional support for both patient and family.
Answer:
RATIONALE:
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5. How should nurses respond to anger from grieving families?
A. Argue with them
B. Ignore them
C. Respond calmly with empathy
D. End the conversation
Answer: C
RATIONALE: Anger is part of grief and should be met with calm, supportive communication.
6. Kübler-Ross stages of grief include:
A. Shock, recovery, acceptance
B. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
C. Fear, sadness, healing
D. Confusion, anger, denial
Answer: B
RATIONALE: These are the five recognized stages of grief.
7. Denial stage is characterized by:
A. Acceptance
B. Refusal to believe reality
C. Happiness
D. Resolution
Answer: B
RATIONALE: Denial acts as a defense mechanism against emotional shock.
8. How should anger in grief be handled?
A. Punish behavior
B. Stay calm and ensure safety
C. Avoid patient
D. Agree with everything
Answer: B
RATIONALE: Nurses should remain calm and supportive while maintaining safety.
9. Bargaining stage involves:
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A. Acceptance
B. Negotiating for more time
C. Depression only
D. Withdrawal only
Answer: B
RATIONALE: Patients attempt to delay or change the outcome.
10. Depression stage requires nursing response of:
A. False reassurance
B. Silence and avoidance
C. Presence and empathy
D. Discharge planning only
Answer: C
RATIONALE: Emotional support and presence are essential during depression stage.
11. Acceptance stage is marked by:
A. Denial
B. Peaceful acknowledgment of loss
C. Anger
D. Confusion
Answer: B
RATIONALE: Patients begin to accept reality and may become reflective.
12. Purpose of Kübler-Ross model is to:
A. Predict exact behavior
B. Guide understanding of grief reactions
C. Replace therapy
D. Diagnose disorders
Answer: B
RATIONALE: It helps nurses understand emotional responses, not predict them rigidly.
13. “Art of presence” means:
A. Standing nearby
B. Emotional availability and attentiveness
C. Giving medication only
D. Avoiding communication
Answer: B
RATIONALE:
