NUR 257 final Exam (Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) Concepts of Aging & Chronic
Illness 100% Correct [Grade A] - Galen
Colonization: - Correct answer the PRESENCE of a microorganism in a host. Multiples
but does not interact with the host (NO S/SX)
Incubation Period: - Correct answer Time period between the initial contact with the
agent and the appearance of s/sx.
What is Cultural Competence? - Correct answer considering cultural aspects of health,
illness, and treatment for each client or community.
First Goal of Cultural Competence: - Correct answer know your own bias.
Special Needs of Rural Population: - Correct answer Transportation needs. (Some
hospitals have drivers)
,What can a RN NOT delegate to another healthcare personnel? - Correct answer their
own assessment, education, charting, etc.
Living Will: - Correct answer legal document that tells doctors how you want to be
treated if you cannot make your own decisions about emergency treatment in the
future.
Durable POA: - Correct answer legal document that names your health care proxy.
Health Care Proxy: - Correct answer A person who can make health care decisions for
the pt. This person should be familiar with your values and wishes.
S/Sx When Death is Imminent: - Correct answer - secretions
- dyspnea
- dehydration
- anorexia
- impaired skin integrity
- delirium (irreversible)
, - N/V
Nonpharmacological Care When Death is Imminent: - Correct answer - warm milk to
promote sleep
- back rub
- change positions
- music
- meeting spiritual needs
RESPECT PT CULTURE.
Pharmacological Care When Death is Imminent: - Correct answer - administer pain
meds routinely (around the clock); NOT PRN
- Long-acting pain meds are ideal
Underserved Population: - Correct answer homeless, povery/crime, people with
disabilities.
Update) Concepts of Aging & Chronic
Illness 100% Correct [Grade A] - Galen
Colonization: - Correct answer the PRESENCE of a microorganism in a host. Multiples
but does not interact with the host (NO S/SX)
Incubation Period: - Correct answer Time period between the initial contact with the
agent and the appearance of s/sx.
What is Cultural Competence? - Correct answer considering cultural aspects of health,
illness, and treatment for each client or community.
First Goal of Cultural Competence: - Correct answer know your own bias.
Special Needs of Rural Population: - Correct answer Transportation needs. (Some
hospitals have drivers)
,What can a RN NOT delegate to another healthcare personnel? - Correct answer their
own assessment, education, charting, etc.
Living Will: - Correct answer legal document that tells doctors how you want to be
treated if you cannot make your own decisions about emergency treatment in the
future.
Durable POA: - Correct answer legal document that names your health care proxy.
Health Care Proxy: - Correct answer A person who can make health care decisions for
the pt. This person should be familiar with your values and wishes.
S/Sx When Death is Imminent: - Correct answer - secretions
- dyspnea
- dehydration
- anorexia
- impaired skin integrity
- delirium (irreversible)
, - N/V
Nonpharmacological Care When Death is Imminent: - Correct answer - warm milk to
promote sleep
- back rub
- change positions
- music
- meeting spiritual needs
RESPECT PT CULTURE.
Pharmacological Care When Death is Imminent: - Correct answer - administer pain
meds routinely (around the clock); NOT PRN
- Long-acting pain meds are ideal
Underserved Population: - Correct answer homeless, povery/crime, people with
disabilities.
