FINAL PAPER 2026 EXAM STUDY SHEET
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◉ The patient and the nurse are discussing the vector transmitted
Rickettsia rickettsii—Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Which patient
statement to the nurse indicates understanding regarding the mode of
transmission for this disease? a. "When camping, I will use sunscreen."
b. "When camping, I will drink bottled water."
c. "When camping, I will wear insect repellent."
d. "When camping, I will wash my hands with hand gel.". Answer: c.
"When camping, I will wear insect repellent."
◉ The nurse is providing an educational session for a group of preschool
workers. The nurse reminds the group about the most important thing to
do to prevent the spread of infection. Which information did the nurse
share with the preschool workers?
a. Encourage preschool children to eat a nutritious diet.
b. Suggest that parents provide a multivitamin to the children.
c. Clean the toys every afternoon before putting them away. d. Wash
their hands between each interaction with children.. Answer: d. Wash
their hands between each interaction with children.
,◉ The nurse is admitting a patient with an infectious disease process.
Which question will be most appropriate for a nurse to ask about the
patient's susceptibility to this infectious process?
a. "Do you have a spouse?"
b. "Do you have a chronic disease?"
c. "Do you have any children living in the home?"
d. "Do you have any religious beliefs that will influence your care?".
Answer: b. "Do you have a chronic disease?"
◉ The patient experienced a surgical procedure, and Betadine was
utilized as the surgical prep. Two days postoperatively, the nurse's
assessment indicates that the incision is red and has a small amount of
purulent drainage. The patient reports tenderness at the incision site. The
patient's temperature is 100.5° F, and the WBC is 10,500/mm3. Which
action should the nurse take first?
a. Plan to change the surgical dressing during the shift.
b. Utilize SBAR to notify the primary health care provider.
c. Reevaluate the temperature and white blood cell count in 4 hours.
d. Check to see what solution was used for skin preparation in surgery..
Answer: b. Utilize SBAR to notify the primary health care provider.
◉ The nurse is providing an education session to an adult community
group about the effects of smoking on infection. Which information is
most important for the nurse to include in the educational session?
a. Smoke from tobacco products clings to your clothing and hair.
,b. Smoking affects the cilia lining the upper airways in the lungs.
c. Smoking can affect the color of the patient's fingernails. d. Smoking
tobacco products can be very expensive.. Answer: b. Smoking affects the
cilia lining the upper airways in the lungs.
◉ A female adult patient presents to the clinic with reports of a white
discharge and itching in the vaginal area. A nurse is taking a health
history. Which question is the priority?
a. "When was the last time you visited your primary health care
provider?"
b. "Has this condition affected your eating habits in any way?"
c. "What medications are you currently taking?"
d. "Are you able to sleep at night?. Answer: c. "What medications are
you currently taking?"
◉ The nurse is caring for a school-aged child who has injured the right
leg after a bicycle accident. Which signs and symptoms will the nurse
assess for to determine if the child is experiencing a localized
inflammatory response?
a. Malaise, anorexia, enlarged lymph nodes, and increased white blood
cells
b. Chest pain, shortness of breath, and nausea and vomiting c. Dizziness
and disorientation to time, date, and place
d. Edema, redness, tenderness, and loss of function. Answer: d. Edema,
redness, tenderness, and loss of function
, ◉ Which interventions utilized by the nurse will indicate the ability to
recognize a localized inflammatory response?
a. Vigorous range-of-motion exercises
b. Turn, cough, and deep breathe
c. Orient to date, time, and place
d. Rest, ice, and elevation. Answer: d. Rest, ice, and elevation
◉ The nurse is caring for a group of medical-surgical patients. Which
patient is most at risk for developing an infection?
a. A patient who is in observation for chest pain.
b. A patient who has been admitted with dehydration.
c. A patient who is recovering from a right total hip surgery. d. A patient
who has been admitted for stabilization of heart problems.. Answer: c. A
patient who is recovering from a right total hip surgery.
◉ The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with leukemia and is
preparing to provide fluids through a vascular access (IV) device. Which
nursing intervention is a priority in this procedure?
a. Review the procedure with the patient.
b. Position the patient comfortably.
c. Maintain surgical aseptic technique.
d. Gather available supplies.. Answer: c. Maintain surgical aseptic
technique.