NSG 3280 Exam 2 Pathophysiology for Nurses I Prep
2026/ Galen NSG 3280 Exam 2 Practice Test Bank
Latest 2026 (A Review of 300 Recent Exam Questions
and 100% Correct Answers Graded A+ Galen)
A nurse is reviewing the charting for two patients diagnosed with Herpes Simplex
Virus (HSV). Patient A has lesions on the face and mouth and Patient B has lesions
in the genital region. Based on the common locations, the nurse anticipates which
viral distribution?
A. Patient A has HSV-2; Patient B has HSV-1
B. Both patients likely have HSV-1
C. Patient A has HSV-1; Patient B has HSV-2
D. Both patients likely have HSV-2
C
A patient is observed to have a cluster of new, fluid-filled lesions associated with a
Herpes Simplex outbreak. The nurse anticipates that the lesions will follow which
progression to resolution?
A. Vesicles to pustules & ulcers to crust to resolution in 3-5 days.
B. Pustules & ulcers to redness & vesicles to crust to resolution in 7 days.
C. Redness & vesicles to pustules & ulcers to crust to healing in 10-14 days.
D. Burning to redness & vesicles to pustules & ulcer to crust to healing in 10-14
days.
D
An infectious disease that is common in a community is termed:
a) endemic
b) epidemic
c) pandemic
d) pandemic
a
The most common method of disease transmission is:
a) airborne
1
,b) droplet
c) vector
d) inoculant
b
Immune function is likely to be most effective in a
a) newborn
b) 7-month-old infant
c) 30-year-old
d) 70-year-old
c
A 4-year-old is brought to the clinic for evaluation of dry, scaly, itchy patches on
the face, antecubital areas, and behind the ears and knees. The skin is dry overall,
and there is evidence of scratching. This is likely a case of
a) impetigo
b) atopic dermatitis
c) psoriasis
d) scabies
B
Which type of dermatitis is associated with cradle cap in newborns
a) irritant
b) seborrheic
c) atopic
d) status
B
Manifestations of herpes zoster include
a) multiple fluid-filled vesicles on the lips, tongue, and hands
b) generalized painful maculopapular rash
C) red itchy palms & soles of feet
d) dermal distribution of lesions and pain
d
A characteristic of some bacteria
a) is intracellular parasite
2
,b) is composed of RNA or DNA
c) contains cell wall endotoxin
d) cannot replicate extracellularly
c
The term used to describe fungal infections is
a) sepsis
b) mycoses
c) amebiasis
d) Chlamydia
b
Drug resistance of microbes occurs secondary to
a) patient allergy to a drug
b) mutation of the microbe
c) enhance pathogenicity of the microbe
d) using high doses of drugs
b
dietary zinc is an important defense against infections, because it maintains (select
all that apply)
a) natural killer cell function
b) lymphocyte activity
c) antioxidant activity
d) neutrophil activity
e) complement activity
a, b, d, e
Characteristics of immunization include which of the following? (select all that
apply)
a) giving injections of preformed antibodies provides immediate immunity
b)Immunization provides life-long immunity
c) Immunization with killed vaccines may lead to infection from the agent
d) Herd immunity controls disease without immunizing everyone in the population
e) lack of immunization may lead to an epidemic
A, D, E
3
, Risk of infection is increased in (select all that apply)
a) Use of corticosteroids
b) Diabetes mellitus
c) Spleen removal
d) Stomach removal
e) Stress
A, B, C, E
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is caused by
a) parasitic infestation of the skin
b) superficial staphylococcal infection
c) Superficial fungal infection
d) contact with skin allergens
d
Itchy linear burrows on the hands and wrists are associated with
a) tick bites
b) Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
c) Scabies
d) Contact dermatitis
c
It is true that vitiligo
a) occurs as a result of a genetic lack of melanin production
b) is a depigmented patch of skin
c) occurs most commonly in light-skinned individuals
d) Is a warning sign for malignant melanoma
b
Deep pressure ulcers usually
a) appear first as reddened areas that do not blanch
b) begin in the dermal and epidermal skin layers
c) result from thrombosis of deep vessels
d) are an unavoidable consequence of immobility
c
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2026/ Galen NSG 3280 Exam 2 Practice Test Bank
Latest 2026 (A Review of 300 Recent Exam Questions
and 100% Correct Answers Graded A+ Galen)
A nurse is reviewing the charting for two patients diagnosed with Herpes Simplex
Virus (HSV). Patient A has lesions on the face and mouth and Patient B has lesions
in the genital region. Based on the common locations, the nurse anticipates which
viral distribution?
A. Patient A has HSV-2; Patient B has HSV-1
B. Both patients likely have HSV-1
C. Patient A has HSV-1; Patient B has HSV-2
D. Both patients likely have HSV-2
C
A patient is observed to have a cluster of new, fluid-filled lesions associated with a
Herpes Simplex outbreak. The nurse anticipates that the lesions will follow which
progression to resolution?
A. Vesicles to pustules & ulcers to crust to resolution in 3-5 days.
B. Pustules & ulcers to redness & vesicles to crust to resolution in 7 days.
C. Redness & vesicles to pustules & ulcers to crust to healing in 10-14 days.
D. Burning to redness & vesicles to pustules & ulcer to crust to healing in 10-14
days.
D
An infectious disease that is common in a community is termed:
a) endemic
b) epidemic
c) pandemic
d) pandemic
a
The most common method of disease transmission is:
a) airborne
1
,b) droplet
c) vector
d) inoculant
b
Immune function is likely to be most effective in a
a) newborn
b) 7-month-old infant
c) 30-year-old
d) 70-year-old
c
A 4-year-old is brought to the clinic for evaluation of dry, scaly, itchy patches on
the face, antecubital areas, and behind the ears and knees. The skin is dry overall,
and there is evidence of scratching. This is likely a case of
a) impetigo
b) atopic dermatitis
c) psoriasis
d) scabies
B
Which type of dermatitis is associated with cradle cap in newborns
a) irritant
b) seborrheic
c) atopic
d) status
B
Manifestations of herpes zoster include
a) multiple fluid-filled vesicles on the lips, tongue, and hands
b) generalized painful maculopapular rash
C) red itchy palms & soles of feet
d) dermal distribution of lesions and pain
d
A characteristic of some bacteria
a) is intracellular parasite
2
,b) is composed of RNA or DNA
c) contains cell wall endotoxin
d) cannot replicate extracellularly
c
The term used to describe fungal infections is
a) sepsis
b) mycoses
c) amebiasis
d) Chlamydia
b
Drug resistance of microbes occurs secondary to
a) patient allergy to a drug
b) mutation of the microbe
c) enhance pathogenicity of the microbe
d) using high doses of drugs
b
dietary zinc is an important defense against infections, because it maintains (select
all that apply)
a) natural killer cell function
b) lymphocyte activity
c) antioxidant activity
d) neutrophil activity
e) complement activity
a, b, d, e
Characteristics of immunization include which of the following? (select all that
apply)
a) giving injections of preformed antibodies provides immediate immunity
b)Immunization provides life-long immunity
c) Immunization with killed vaccines may lead to infection from the agent
d) Herd immunity controls disease without immunizing everyone in the population
e) lack of immunization may lead to an epidemic
A, D, E
3
, Risk of infection is increased in (select all that apply)
a) Use of corticosteroids
b) Diabetes mellitus
c) Spleen removal
d) Stomach removal
e) Stress
A, B, C, E
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is caused by
a) parasitic infestation of the skin
b) superficial staphylococcal infection
c) Superficial fungal infection
d) contact with skin allergens
d
Itchy linear burrows on the hands and wrists are associated with
a) tick bites
b) Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
c) Scabies
d) Contact dermatitis
c
It is true that vitiligo
a) occurs as a result of a genetic lack of melanin production
b) is a depigmented patch of skin
c) occurs most commonly in light-skinned individuals
d) Is a warning sign for malignant melanoma
b
Deep pressure ulcers usually
a) appear first as reddened areas that do not blanch
b) begin in the dermal and epidermal skin layers
c) result from thrombosis of deep vessels
d) are an unavoidable consequence of immobility
c
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