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NU 136 Exam 1 Review Questions and
Answers 2026
1
Secondary illness means
it is an illness that results from or is caused by a primary ilness
2
____ _______ on the part of the nurse is essential in meeting the client's security
needs
Active listening
3
A student who does not study for a test blames his "F" on the teacher's poor lecturing
ability; this is an example of...
Rationalization
4
which of these is an example of primary prevention
wearing sunscreen and sunglasses
5
if the stage of resistance is prolonged, what happens?
The response becomes maladaptive
6
When working 3 feet of the client a regular face mask is required for this type of
precaution
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droplet
7
Medical asepsis must be used during a Foley catheter insertion procedure.
False
8
How many inches from the edge of the sterile field is considered non-sterile
1 inch
9
The best way to break the chain of infection is by
implementing standard precautions
10
In an older adult the base temperature is what
97.2 degrees fahrenheit
11
in an older adult an elevation of how many degrees fahrenheit will occur if a fever is
present
2 degrees fahrenheit
12
If the immobile client refuses their morning bed bath which of the following is an
appropriate response by the nurse
Give the client an option to shower later in the day
NU136
NU 136 Exam 1 Review Questions and
Answers 2026
1
Secondary illness means
it is an illness that results from or is caused by a primary ilness
2
____ _______ on the part of the nurse is essential in meeting the client's security
needs
Active listening
3
A student who does not study for a test blames his "F" on the teacher's poor lecturing
ability; this is an example of...
Rationalization
4
which of these is an example of primary prevention
wearing sunscreen and sunglasses
5
if the stage of resistance is prolonged, what happens?
The response becomes maladaptive
6
When working 3 feet of the client a regular face mask is required for this type of
precaution
NU136
, NU136
droplet
7
Medical asepsis must be used during a Foley catheter insertion procedure.
False
8
How many inches from the edge of the sterile field is considered non-sterile
1 inch
9
The best way to break the chain of infection is by
implementing standard precautions
10
In an older adult the base temperature is what
97.2 degrees fahrenheit
11
in an older adult an elevation of how many degrees fahrenheit will occur if a fever is
present
2 degrees fahrenheit
12
If the immobile client refuses their morning bed bath which of the following is an
appropriate response by the nurse
Give the client an option to shower later in the day
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