NURS 1871 Final Exam – 150+ Q&A | Safety, Infection, Aging, Sleep, Nutrition, Mobility, Cardiac, Respiratory | CSCC 2025

This all-in-one exam review includes over 150 verified questions and answers for the NURS 1871 Final Exam at Columbus State Community College (CSCC) for the 2025–2026 academic year. The document provides a complete concept-based review across critical nursing domains such as environmental and patient safety, infection prevention, mobility, nutritional therapy, perioperative care, sleep physiology, cardiac and respiratory function, and gerontologic nursing. The safety and infection control section features content on the chain of infection, HAIs (CAUTI, CLABSI), PPE protocols, medical and surgical asepsis, and patient prioritization in clinical settings. Students will also gain expertise in managing restraints, preventing falls, and identifying sensory deficits and overload. A robust section on older adult care includes aging-related physiological, functional, and cognitive changes, bias in care delivery, and promotion of health maintenance, injury prevention, and restorative care. Topics include mobility decline, DVT prevention, depression, boredom, and patient-centered communication. The perioperative section covers pre-op through post-op phases, with content on surgical classifications, risk factors, glycemic control, SBAR hand-off communication, and anesthesia complications. Students will also explore the sleep cycle (REM/NREM), circadian rhythm, sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and parasomnias, alongside relevant nursing interventions and environmental modifications. The guide ends with detailed systems-based review including cardiac output, heart failure types, murmurs, edema, respiratory conditions (COPD, asthma, pneumonia), gas exchange, auscultation, pulse oximetry, and nutrition topics such as enteral feeding, BMI/IBW, chronic disease diet management, and malnutrition. Best suited for: – Nursing students in ADN, ASN, BSN, or pre-licensure programs – Courses in Foundations, Concept-Based Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Perioperative Nursing, or Adult Health – Comprehensive review for NCLEX-RN, ATI, HESI, and final concept-based exams This resource ensures a well-rounded understanding of patient-centered care, safety, and clinical decision-making across the lifespan. Keywords: patient safety, fall prevention, infection control, restraints, sensory deficits, older adult care, health promotion, perioperative care, anesthesia risks, SBAR communication, sleep disorders, REM sleep, narcolepsy, COPD, pneumonia, heart failure, DVT prevention, enteral nutrition, malnutrition, nursing prioritization, CAUTI, CLABSI, pressure ulcers, mobility decline, cardiac output, gas exchange