NURS 160 FINAL EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Which of the following best explains why infants and toddlers are at greater risk for ear
infections than are older children and adults?
A. Poorly developed immune system.
B. Immature tympanic membrane.
C. Wider, shorter, and horizontal eustachian tube.
D. Excess deposition of bone cells along the ossicle. - ANS C. Wider, shorter, and horizontal
eustachian tube.
A 55 year old construction worker reports pain in both legs when walking. The pain eases after
about 10 minutes of rest. He has smoked 2 packs of cigarettes daily since he was 16. On
physical exam you note that his dorsalis pedis pulses are decreased bilaterally in comparison
with his femoral pulses. His feet are cool to the touch compared to his upper legs. The skin on
the lower legs is shiny, pink, and tight with hair loss. Based on your assessment, what would
you suspect?
A. Deep vein thrombosis
B. Arterial insufficiency
C. Venous insufficiency
D. Peripheral neuropathy - ANS B. Arterial insufficiency
Where are S1 sounds the loudest. - ANS apex of the heart
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,During the assessment of an 18-month-old, the mother expresses concern about the infant's
inability to toilet train. What would be your best response?
A. "Some children are just more difficult to train, so I wouldn't worry about it yet."
B. "Have you considered reading any of the mother's websites on toilet training? They can be
very helpful."
C. "This could mean there is a problem in your baby's development. We'll watch her closely for
the next few months for further regression."
D. "Toilet training usually starts after 2 years of age. The nerves and muscles that will allow your
baby to have control over the passing of stools are not developed until 18 to 24 months of age."
- ANS D. "Toilet training usually starts after 2 years of age. The nerves and muscles that will
allow your baby to have control over the passing of stools are not developed until 18 to 24
months of age."
Amanda has been sick a lot, and advised by her health care provider to get 15% of her daily
calories from protein. If she consumes a 2,000 calorie diet, how many calories of it should be
protein? - ANS 300
An 18-year-old college student comes to the ED complaining that her heart is racing. You obtain
blood for thyroid studies. Based on the results, you suspect hyperthyroidism. Examining her
eyes, what would you expect to see?
A. recession
B. protrusion
C. cloudy cornea
D. cilliary injection - ANS B. protrusion
Communication can be therapeutic or non-therapeutic. Choose the types of non-therapeutic
communication that nurses should avoid when interacting with patients. SELECT ALL THAT
APPLY
A. Summarizing
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, B. Medical jargon
C. Clarification
D. Sympathy
E. Judgemental
F. Silence - ANS B. Medical jargon
D. Sympathy
E. Judgemental
"Normal" muscle strength is documented as grade _____
A. 0
B. 1
C. 5
D. 10 - ANS C. 5
What are the true statements about stethoscope use? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
A. The diaphragm is used to listen to low pitched tones
B. The ear pieces should face the back of the head when in use
C. Stethoscope should be used with direct skin contact, not through clothing, for auscultaion
D. The diaphragm should be used with firm pressure - ANS C. Stethoscope should be used
with direct skin contact, not through clothing, for auscultaion
D. The diaphragm should be used with firm pressure
Despite repeated instruction over a period of 3 years, the mother of three young children has
still not had them immunized. Which of the following questions would help the health care
provider understand this situation?
A. "When are you going to get your children immunized?"
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Which of the following best explains why infants and toddlers are at greater risk for ear
infections than are older children and adults?
A. Poorly developed immune system.
B. Immature tympanic membrane.
C. Wider, shorter, and horizontal eustachian tube.
D. Excess deposition of bone cells along the ossicle. - ANS C. Wider, shorter, and horizontal
eustachian tube.
A 55 year old construction worker reports pain in both legs when walking. The pain eases after
about 10 minutes of rest. He has smoked 2 packs of cigarettes daily since he was 16. On
physical exam you note that his dorsalis pedis pulses are decreased bilaterally in comparison
with his femoral pulses. His feet are cool to the touch compared to his upper legs. The skin on
the lower legs is shiny, pink, and tight with hair loss. Based on your assessment, what would
you suspect?
A. Deep vein thrombosis
B. Arterial insufficiency
C. Venous insufficiency
D. Peripheral neuropathy - ANS B. Arterial insufficiency
Where are S1 sounds the loudest. - ANS apex of the heart
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,During the assessment of an 18-month-old, the mother expresses concern about the infant's
inability to toilet train. What would be your best response?
A. "Some children are just more difficult to train, so I wouldn't worry about it yet."
B. "Have you considered reading any of the mother's websites on toilet training? They can be
very helpful."
C. "This could mean there is a problem in your baby's development. We'll watch her closely for
the next few months for further regression."
D. "Toilet training usually starts after 2 years of age. The nerves and muscles that will allow your
baby to have control over the passing of stools are not developed until 18 to 24 months of age."
- ANS D. "Toilet training usually starts after 2 years of age. The nerves and muscles that will
allow your baby to have control over the passing of stools are not developed until 18 to 24
months of age."
Amanda has been sick a lot, and advised by her health care provider to get 15% of her daily
calories from protein. If she consumes a 2,000 calorie diet, how many calories of it should be
protein? - ANS 300
An 18-year-old college student comes to the ED complaining that her heart is racing. You obtain
blood for thyroid studies. Based on the results, you suspect hyperthyroidism. Examining her
eyes, what would you expect to see?
A. recession
B. protrusion
C. cloudy cornea
D. cilliary injection - ANS B. protrusion
Communication can be therapeutic or non-therapeutic. Choose the types of non-therapeutic
communication that nurses should avoid when interacting with patients. SELECT ALL THAT
APPLY
A. Summarizing
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, B. Medical jargon
C. Clarification
D. Sympathy
E. Judgemental
F. Silence - ANS B. Medical jargon
D. Sympathy
E. Judgemental
"Normal" muscle strength is documented as grade _____
A. 0
B. 1
C. 5
D. 10 - ANS C. 5
What are the true statements about stethoscope use? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
A. The diaphragm is used to listen to low pitched tones
B. The ear pieces should face the back of the head when in use
C. Stethoscope should be used with direct skin contact, not through clothing, for auscultaion
D. The diaphragm should be used with firm pressure - ANS C. Stethoscope should be used
with direct skin contact, not through clothing, for auscultaion
D. The diaphragm should be used with firm pressure
Despite repeated instruction over a period of 3 years, the mother of three young children has
still not had them immunized. Which of the following questions would help the health care
provider understand this situation?
A. "When are you going to get your children immunized?"
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