HALLMARK EXAM BSN 206 BANK 368 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026-2027 NEWEST.
The NAP tells the nurse she doesn't want to care for a certain patient because
she is afraid of contracting C. difficile. Which is the best response by the
nurse?
"C. difficile can only be acquired through antibiotic therapy, chemotherapy, or
invasive bowel procedures."
"C. difficile is the organism responsible for duodenal ulcers."
"Good hand hygiene with soap and water is your best defense against C.
difficile."
"I can reassign you to care for a different patient." - ANSWER-Good hand
hygiene with soap and water is your best defense against C.difficle
,The nurse instructs the patient that the health care provider has ordered an
enema. The patient states, An enema! I m not constipated. What are other
possible reasons for the order? (Select all that apply.)
To prevent laxative misuse.
To administer a medication.
Preparation for a diagnostic procedure.
To increase fluid intake.
Preparation for surgery. - ANSWER-To administer a medication
Preparation for a diagnostic procedure
Preparation for surgery
Which of the following patients would require follow-up?
A child with a respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute.
An adolescent with a respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute.
,A newborn with a respiratory rate of 40 breaths per minute.
An adult with a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute. - ANSWER-An adult
with a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute
Which of the following vital signs recorded for an older adult would be
considered acceptable (within normal limits)?
Temp 96.8° F (36 °C), P-60, R-18, BP 160/90, O2 sat 93%.
Temp 97.0° F (36.1 °C), P-60, R-16, BP 116/78, O2 sat 95%.
Temp 98.6 °F (37 °C), P-56, R-20, BP 120/80, O2 sat 91%.
Temp 98.0 °F (36.7 °C), P-76, R-22, BP 110/70, O2 sat 88% - ANSWER-Temp
97.0° F (36.1 °C), P-60, R-16, BP 116/78, O2 sat 95%.
The nurse has delegated the task of temperature assessment to the NAP.
Which information should be provided to the NAP? (Select all that apply.)
The type of temperature required.
, The patient's age.
The frequency for taking or monitoring the temperature.
The patient's diagnosis.
What changes to report immediately to the nurse. - ANSWER-What changes to
report immediately to the nurse
The frequency for taking or monitoring the temperature
The type of temperature required
Which of the following situations may affect a patient's vital signs? (Select all
that apply.)
Moving from lying to standing position.
Time of day.
Occupation.
Isolation precautions.
ANSWERS 2026-2027 NEWEST.
The NAP tells the nurse she doesn't want to care for a certain patient because
she is afraid of contracting C. difficile. Which is the best response by the
nurse?
"C. difficile can only be acquired through antibiotic therapy, chemotherapy, or
invasive bowel procedures."
"C. difficile is the organism responsible for duodenal ulcers."
"Good hand hygiene with soap and water is your best defense against C.
difficile."
"I can reassign you to care for a different patient." - ANSWER-Good hand
hygiene with soap and water is your best defense against C.difficle
,The nurse instructs the patient that the health care provider has ordered an
enema. The patient states, An enema! I m not constipated. What are other
possible reasons for the order? (Select all that apply.)
To prevent laxative misuse.
To administer a medication.
Preparation for a diagnostic procedure.
To increase fluid intake.
Preparation for surgery. - ANSWER-To administer a medication
Preparation for a diagnostic procedure
Preparation for surgery
Which of the following patients would require follow-up?
A child with a respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute.
An adolescent with a respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute.
,A newborn with a respiratory rate of 40 breaths per minute.
An adult with a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute. - ANSWER-An adult
with a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute
Which of the following vital signs recorded for an older adult would be
considered acceptable (within normal limits)?
Temp 96.8° F (36 °C), P-60, R-18, BP 160/90, O2 sat 93%.
Temp 97.0° F (36.1 °C), P-60, R-16, BP 116/78, O2 sat 95%.
Temp 98.6 °F (37 °C), P-56, R-20, BP 120/80, O2 sat 91%.
Temp 98.0 °F (36.7 °C), P-76, R-22, BP 110/70, O2 sat 88% - ANSWER-Temp
97.0° F (36.1 °C), P-60, R-16, BP 116/78, O2 sat 95%.
The nurse has delegated the task of temperature assessment to the NAP.
Which information should be provided to the NAP? (Select all that apply.)
The type of temperature required.
, The patient's age.
The frequency for taking or monitoring the temperature.
The patient's diagnosis.
What changes to report immediately to the nurse. - ANSWER-What changes to
report immediately to the nurse
The frequency for taking or monitoring the temperature
The type of temperature required
Which of the following situations may affect a patient's vital signs? (Select all
that apply.)
Moving from lying to standing position.
Time of day.
Occupation.
Isolation precautions.
