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NUR 256 Final Exam – 150 Q&A | Pharmacology, Mental Health, Renal, Cardiac, Respiratory

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This all-in-one study document offers 150 well-structured exam questions and answers for the NUR 256 Final Exam, tailored for the 2025–2026 academic year at Nursing School USA. It spans multiple high-yield systems and nursing disciplines, making it a comprehensive review tool for final exam preparation in core nursing courses. The material includes in-depth coverage of pharmacology, with emphasis on drug classifications (e.g., benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, diuretics) and safety guidelines including black box warnings, monitoring parameters, and drug interactions. The document also explains adverse effects like serotonin syndrome, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and lithium toxicity. In the mental health section, content reviews psychotic disorders, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, and therapeutic communication strategies. The renal system portion includes electrolyte management, dialysis types, urinalysis interpretation, and conditions such as AKI, CKD, and UTIs. The guide also dives into cardiac and respiratory systems, covering topics like heart failure, chest tubes, oxygen therapy, asthma management, and critical ABG values for interpreting acid-base imbalances. Students will benefit from direct explanations of priority-setting, interventions, and nursing rationales, mirroring NCLEX-style reasoning. Recommended for: – Students in ADN, ASN, BSN, or accelerated nursing programs – Those enrolled in Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Mental Health, or Complex Health Conditions courses – Exam prep for NCLEX-RN, ATI, HESI, or finals and cumulative reviews This resource offers a clear, clinically relevant, and exam-aligned review, suitable for mastering interdisciplinary nursing content and excelling in high-stakes testing environments. Keywords: pharmacology nursing, psychiatric nursing, renal disorders, cardiac nursing, respiratory care, lithium toxicity, serotonin syndrome, ABG interpretation, nursing final exam, NUR 256, NCLEX preparation, therapeutic communication, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, chest tube care, CKD, UTIs, mental health meds, anxiety treatment, nursing interventions

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NUR 256 - Exam 1 2025/2026 Exam
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A nurse is performing a pre-admission assessment on a client and employs

the use of nonverbal and verbal communication which of the following

actions demonstrates the use of a nonverbal communication technique by

the nurse




A. asking the client to clarify a statement

B. asking the client open-ended questions

C. maintain a fair distance between self and client

D. stating the name and providing credentials upon entering the client's

room - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔maintain a fair distance between self and client

,A nurse is preparing to irrigate a client's leg wound what PPE should the

nurse wear?




surgical cap

gown

goggles

gloves


N95 mask - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Goggles, gown, gloves


A nurse has performed pre-operative care on a client and is transferring the

client to the surgical holding area when the client states " I have changed

my mind; Ido not want to have this surgery" which of the following ethical

principles is the client using?




A. Nonmaleficence

B. Autonomy

C. Justice


D. Fidelity - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Autonomy

,A nurse is preparing to perform a physical examination on a client. Which

of the following interventions should the nurse perform to ensure client

privacy?




A. Close the examination room door but do not pull the curtain in the

examination room

B. Remain in the client's room while the client is getting undressed

C. Ask the client if they would like to empty their bladder or bowels before

the physical examination begins

D. Do not expose any more of the client's body than required at a time - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Do not expose any more of the client's body than required at

a time

A nurse is assisting a client with ambulating around the nurses' station.

which of the following steps of the nursing process is the nurse performing?




A. Implementation

B. Evaluation



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, C. Analysis


D. Planning - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Implementation


A nurse is performing an assessment on a client the client states "I have a

dry cough every morning when I wake up" which of the following is the type

of date the nurse is collecting?




A. Subjective

B. Social determinants of health

C. Objective


D. Olfactory - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Objective


A nurse is caring for a client who is crying and appears upset after

receiving news that they will need to have a surgical procedure which of the

following actions should the nurse take to display empathy towards the

client?




A. Tell the client that everything will be fine

B. Change the subject while the client is discussing their feelings

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