NUR208 EXAM 3 2026 TEST PAPER SOLVED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ The goal of intimacy for the young adult means that the young
adult has achieved:
a. a satisfying sexual relationship.
b. an open and trusting relationship with another person.
c. a casual relationship with several close friends.
d. a clear sense of identity. Answer: an open and trusting
relationship with another person.
◉ The signs of a mid-life crisis" in a 39-year-old man suggest that he
may be experiencing the negative influence of Levinson's stage of:
a. structure period.
b. concrete period.
c. operational phase.
d. transitional phase. Answer: transitional phase.
◉ According to Piaget, the stage of development that is necessary for
effective problem-solving skills in adulthood is the _______________
stage.
a. integrative
,b. preoperational
c. concrete operational
d. post-formal operational Answer: post-formal operational
◉ According to Kohlberg, young adults should develop moral
reasoning as they mature; this moral reasoning is characterized by:
a. conforming to rules to gain recognition or reward.
b. taking responsibility for care of others.
c. obeying rules to avoid punishment.
d. maintaining a sense of life achievement. Answer: taking
responsibility for care of others.
◉ A young woman pregnant with her first child is in the second
trimester. The health-care worker will direct instruction toward:
a. detailed information about the birth process.
b. possible abnormalities of the fetus.
c. preparations about the physical environment for the expected
infant.
d. birth-control measures after delivery. Answer: preparations about
the physical environment for the expected infant.
◉ A woman in the third trimester of pregnancy expresses fear about
her impending labor and how she will manage. The best response
would be:
, a. "Don't worry about it, you'll do fine."
b. "Labor is scary to think about, but the actual experience isn't."
c. "You can have an epidural. You won't feel anything."
d. "It's normal to be anxious. Let's go over what happens after you
are admitted." Answer: "It's normal to be anxious. Let's go over what
happens after you are admitted."
◉ A young adult man says that his 3-year-old son wants to do many
things the parent thinks is dangerous. The most helpful suggesting
the health-care worker could give about this toddler's behavior is:
a. "Let him do what he wants. He won't break."
b. "Allow him his independence, but keep an eye out for safety."
c. "Your child should be limited in his explorations as his judgment is
immature."
d. "Parents of toddlers need to continue to do things for their
children." Answer: "Allow him his independence, but keep an eye out
for safety."
◉ Teaching to increase self care is effective when the adult learner
makes which statement?
a. "I'll do whatever you say; you're the professional."
b. "I don't think I can quit smoking."
c. "I exercise for 30 minutes 5 times a week."
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ The goal of intimacy for the young adult means that the young
adult has achieved:
a. a satisfying sexual relationship.
b. an open and trusting relationship with another person.
c. a casual relationship with several close friends.
d. a clear sense of identity. Answer: an open and trusting
relationship with another person.
◉ The signs of a mid-life crisis" in a 39-year-old man suggest that he
may be experiencing the negative influence of Levinson's stage of:
a. structure period.
b. concrete period.
c. operational phase.
d. transitional phase. Answer: transitional phase.
◉ According to Piaget, the stage of development that is necessary for
effective problem-solving skills in adulthood is the _______________
stage.
a. integrative
,b. preoperational
c. concrete operational
d. post-formal operational Answer: post-formal operational
◉ According to Kohlberg, young adults should develop moral
reasoning as they mature; this moral reasoning is characterized by:
a. conforming to rules to gain recognition or reward.
b. taking responsibility for care of others.
c. obeying rules to avoid punishment.
d. maintaining a sense of life achievement. Answer: taking
responsibility for care of others.
◉ A young woman pregnant with her first child is in the second
trimester. The health-care worker will direct instruction toward:
a. detailed information about the birth process.
b. possible abnormalities of the fetus.
c. preparations about the physical environment for the expected
infant.
d. birth-control measures after delivery. Answer: preparations about
the physical environment for the expected infant.
◉ A woman in the third trimester of pregnancy expresses fear about
her impending labor and how she will manage. The best response
would be:
, a. "Don't worry about it, you'll do fine."
b. "Labor is scary to think about, but the actual experience isn't."
c. "You can have an epidural. You won't feel anything."
d. "It's normal to be anxious. Let's go over what happens after you
are admitted." Answer: "It's normal to be anxious. Let's go over what
happens after you are admitted."
◉ A young adult man says that his 3-year-old son wants to do many
things the parent thinks is dangerous. The most helpful suggesting
the health-care worker could give about this toddler's behavior is:
a. "Let him do what he wants. He won't break."
b. "Allow him his independence, but keep an eye out for safety."
c. "Your child should be limited in his explorations as his judgment is
immature."
d. "Parents of toddlers need to continue to do things for their
children." Answer: "Allow him his independence, but keep an eye out
for safety."
◉ Teaching to increase self care is effective when the adult learner
makes which statement?
a. "I'll do whatever you say; you're the professional."
b. "I don't think I can quit smoking."
c. "I exercise for 30 minutes 5 times a week."
