NUR 160 Final Exam Study Guide
Questions and Answers 2025-2026
Insulin -Correct Answers ✔-NPH and Regular (measured in units; syringes)
NPH -Correct Answers ✔-Cloudy
Regular -Correct Answers ✔-Clear
Cloudy-Clear-Clear-Cloudy -Correct Answers ✔-How to mix insulin
Reglan -Correct Answers ✔-Used to increase gastric emptying; w/ symptoms of
nausea/vomiting; RISK FOR ASPIRATION
Zophran -Correct Answers ✔-Given post-op
Six Rights of Medication -Correct Answers ✔-Patient, Drug, Dose, Time,
Documentation, Route, REASON
ER/EC Tablets/Capsules -Correct Answers ✔-DO NOT CRUSH!
Delegation to UAP -Correct Answers ✔-Barrier creams/Non-pharmacological; NO
TEACHING/ASSESSING (LEAST RISKY)
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Shellfish Allergy Consideration -Correct Answers ✔-The use of iodine
Therapeutic Communication -Correct Answers ✔-An exchange of information that
facilitates the formation of a positive nurse-patient relationship and actively
involves the patient in all areas of care
Non-Verbal Techniques -Correct Answers ✔-Active listening, maintaining silence,
Minimal encouragement by nodding occasionally and maintaining eye contact,
touch, conveying acceptance
Non-Therapeutic Communication -Correct Answers ✔-Usually blocks the
development of a trusting and therapeutic relationship
HCPOA -Correct Answers ✔-Health Care Power of Attorney
Living Will -Correct Answers ✔-A written document that directs treatment in
accordance with the patient's wishes in the event of a terminal illness or condition
Just Culture -Correct Answers ✔-You can report mistakes and errors without
consequences
Informed Consent -Correct Answers ✔-For the physician; nurse witnesses/makes
sure it is signed before surgery; HCPOA
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