NU 301
UNIT 2 EXAM
NCLEX EXAM-STYLE QS
(Fundamentals of Nursing)
University of South Alabama
(Straight to the point. No fluff. Everything you need for exams.)
NU 301 Exam 2 Fundamentals of Nursing
including 50 high-yield NCLEX questions
written to mirror actual course exam.
Covers core Nursing Concepts with clear,
accurate, and student-friendly explanations.
Perfect for mastering high-priority topics and boosting exam
confidence.
,A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for
hydroxychloroquine to treat mild manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis. Which
of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. “You can stop taking the medication once your pain improves.”
B. “You should wear sunglasses when out in bright sunshine.”
C. “Take this medication only when needed for pain.”
D. “Avoid routine eye exams while taking this medication.”
Correct Answer: B
Expert rationale: Hydroxychloroquine can cause retinal damage and
photosensitivity; protective eyewear and regular eye exams are essential. A and C
incorrectly suggest PRN use, and D is unsafe because ophthalmologic monitoring
is required.
A home health nurse is conducting a home safety assessment for an older adult
client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a safety risk
for the client? (Select all that apply.)
A. Water heater temperature 54.4°C (130°F) and throw rugs
B. Grab bars near the toilet and shower
C. Non-slip mats in the bathtub
D. Nightlights in the hallway
Correct Answer: A
Expert rationale: Water >120°F increases burn risk, and throw rugs are major fall
hazards in older adults. B–D are safety-enhancing modifications, not risks.
, A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and
is taking aspirin 650 mg every 4 hours. Which of the following diagnostic tests
should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?
A. Serum creatinine
B. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
C. Serum potassium
D. Fasting blood glucose
Correct Answer: B
Expert rationale: ESR reflects systemic inflammation; a decreasing ESR indicates
effective anti-inflammatory treatment in RA. The other tests do not directly track
RA disease activity.
A charge nurse is teaching a group of health care workers about hand hygiene to
prevent infection. Which of the following information should the charge nurse
include in the teaching?
A. “Use chlorhexidine to wash hands if the client is immunosuppressed.”
B. “Bar soap kept at the sink is preferred to antimicrobial solutions.”
C. “Alcohol-based rubs should never be used.”
D. “Handwashing is only needed when hands are visibly soiled.”
Correct Answer: A
Expert rationale: Chlorhexidine has persistent antimicrobial activity and is
appropriate for high-risk, immunosuppressed clients. B–D contradict evidence-
based hand-hygiene standards.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record for a client who has a health care–
associated infection (HAI). The nurse should identify which of the following
findings as a risk factor for acquiring an HAI?
UNIT 2 EXAM
NCLEX EXAM-STYLE QS
(Fundamentals of Nursing)
University of South Alabama
(Straight to the point. No fluff. Everything you need for exams.)
NU 301 Exam 2 Fundamentals of Nursing
including 50 high-yield NCLEX questions
written to mirror actual course exam.
Covers core Nursing Concepts with clear,
accurate, and student-friendly explanations.
Perfect for mastering high-priority topics and boosting exam
confidence.
,A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for
hydroxychloroquine to treat mild manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis. Which
of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. “You can stop taking the medication once your pain improves.”
B. “You should wear sunglasses when out in bright sunshine.”
C. “Take this medication only when needed for pain.”
D. “Avoid routine eye exams while taking this medication.”
Correct Answer: B
Expert rationale: Hydroxychloroquine can cause retinal damage and
photosensitivity; protective eyewear and regular eye exams are essential. A and C
incorrectly suggest PRN use, and D is unsafe because ophthalmologic monitoring
is required.
A home health nurse is conducting a home safety assessment for an older adult
client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a safety risk
for the client? (Select all that apply.)
A. Water heater temperature 54.4°C (130°F) and throw rugs
B. Grab bars near the toilet and shower
C. Non-slip mats in the bathtub
D. Nightlights in the hallway
Correct Answer: A
Expert rationale: Water >120°F increases burn risk, and throw rugs are major fall
hazards in older adults. B–D are safety-enhancing modifications, not risks.
, A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and
is taking aspirin 650 mg every 4 hours. Which of the following diagnostic tests
should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?
A. Serum creatinine
B. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
C. Serum potassium
D. Fasting blood glucose
Correct Answer: B
Expert rationale: ESR reflects systemic inflammation; a decreasing ESR indicates
effective anti-inflammatory treatment in RA. The other tests do not directly track
RA disease activity.
A charge nurse is teaching a group of health care workers about hand hygiene to
prevent infection. Which of the following information should the charge nurse
include in the teaching?
A. “Use chlorhexidine to wash hands if the client is immunosuppressed.”
B. “Bar soap kept at the sink is preferred to antimicrobial solutions.”
C. “Alcohol-based rubs should never be used.”
D. “Handwashing is only needed when hands are visibly soiled.”
Correct Answer: A
Expert rationale: Chlorhexidine has persistent antimicrobial activity and is
appropriate for high-risk, immunosuppressed clients. B–D contradict evidence-
based hand-hygiene standards.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record for a client who has a health care–
associated infection (HAI). The nurse should identify which of the following
findings as a risk factor for acquiring an HAI?
