CJE BENCHMARK EXAM CLINICAL
JUDGMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 VERIFIED.
CJE Benchmark Exam clinical judgment NURS 3251 CJE - ANS EXAM COVERAGE
The CJE Benchmark Clinical Judgment Exam 2 focuses on respiratory disorders and infectious
disease management. The exam covers assessment, diagnosis, and nursing management of
conditions such as tuberculosis (TB), pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS),
influenza, and throat infections such as peritonsillar abscess. It includes recognition of signs and
symptoms, interpretation of diagnostic tests such as chest X-rays and TB screening tests, and
identification of complications including hypoxia and sepsis. The exam also assesses
pharmacological management including tuberculosis drug therapy, medication administration
guidelines, side effects of medications such as rifampin and isoniazid, and the importance of
medication adherence and directly observed therapy (DOT). Additional topics include
respiratory care interventions such as hydration, airway clearance, incentive spirometry,
infection control precautions, prevention strategies for respiratory infections, and patient and
family education to reduce disease transmission. Overall, the exam emphasizes respiratory
assessment, infection prevention, medication management, and clinical judgment in caring for
patients with respiratory and infectious diseases.
The nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted with pneumonia. Which position assumed by
the patient leads the nurse to suspect that the patient is developing hypoxia?
A. Side-lying
B. Sitting in tripod position
C. Prone with head of bed at 30° angle
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,D. Supine with head of bed at 45° angle - ANS B. Sitting in tripod position
Which virus is a strain of the bird flu?
A. H1N7
B. H1N1
C. H1N5
D. H5N1 - ANS D. H5N1
What is the most important information for the nurse to convey to a patient who is beginning
pharmacological therapy for the treatment of tuberculosis to ensure suppression of the
disease?
A. "Eat a diet rich in Vitamin K."
B. "Do not drink alcoholic beverages."
C. "Take the medication exactly as prescribed."
D. "Contact the health care provider if you become ill." - ANS C. "Take the medication
exactly as prescribed."
What education will be provided for the family of a patient being treated for tuberculosis
convalescing at home?
A. Use airborne precautions.
B. Place used tissues in a trash can.
C. Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing.
D. Everyone must undergo tuberculosis testing. - ANS D. Everyone must undergo
tuberculosis testing.
A patient who has begun standard multidrug treatment for tuberculosis (TB) reports orange-
tinged sputum and urine. The nurse tells the patient that this symptom represents which
response to the treatment regimen?
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,A. Normal drug side effects of rifampin
B. Hemolysis and a potential for anemia
C. Drug resistance with spread of infection
D. Hepatotoxicity caused by drinking alcohol - ANS A. Normal drug side effects of rifampin
A patient is about to begin drug therapy for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB). What
information is most important for the nurse to give to this patient prior to the start of therapy?
A. "Do not drink alcohol."
B. "Eat foods high in carbohydrates."
C. "Take medications in the morning."
D. "Limit ingestion of orange or grapefruit juice." - ANS A. "Do not drink alcohol."
A patient with pneumonia has difficulty clearing secretions in his airway, which are quite thick.
Which nursing intervention does the nurse include in this patient's plan of care?
A. Encourage an intake of 2 liters of fluid per day.
B. Help the patient to ambulate several times daily.
C. Give intravenous antibiotics as ordered by the provider.
D. Administer pain medications on schedule to provide comfort. - ANS A. Encourage an
intake of 2 liters of fluid per day.
The radiology report of a patient who has had a chest x-ray shows consolidation in a segment of
the patient's left lung. This is typical of which type of pneumonia?
A. Viral
B. Lobar
C. Bronchial
D. Bacterial - ANS B. Lobar
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, Which assessment findings does the nurse anticipate for the patient suspected of having
pneumonia? Select all that apply.
A. Myalgia
B. Dyspnea
C. Bradypnea
D. Bradycardia
E. Hemoptysis - ANS A. Myalgia
B. Dyspnea
E. Hemoptysis
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a patient with active tuberculosis (TB) who has
been prescribed isoniazid. What information about medication administration does the nurse
include when providing discharge instructions?
A. "Take the drug on an empty stomach."
B. "Take the drug with food for better absorption."
C. "Take an antacid with the drug for better absorption."
D. "Take the drug with a full glass of water and increase your water intake." - ANS A. "Take
the drug on an empty stomach."
What consideration is important for the nurse to remember when managing the care of a
patient with hospital-acquired pneumonia?
A. Provide suctioning as needed.
B. Monitor for early signs of sepsis.
C. Provide stress ulcer prophylaxis.
D. Elevate the head of the bed at least 30 degrees. - ANS B. Monitor for early signs of
sepsis.
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JUDGMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 VERIFIED.
CJE Benchmark Exam clinical judgment NURS 3251 CJE - ANS EXAM COVERAGE
The CJE Benchmark Clinical Judgment Exam 2 focuses on respiratory disorders and infectious
disease management. The exam covers assessment, diagnosis, and nursing management of
conditions such as tuberculosis (TB), pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS),
influenza, and throat infections such as peritonsillar abscess. It includes recognition of signs and
symptoms, interpretation of diagnostic tests such as chest X-rays and TB screening tests, and
identification of complications including hypoxia and sepsis. The exam also assesses
pharmacological management including tuberculosis drug therapy, medication administration
guidelines, side effects of medications such as rifampin and isoniazid, and the importance of
medication adherence and directly observed therapy (DOT). Additional topics include
respiratory care interventions such as hydration, airway clearance, incentive spirometry,
infection control precautions, prevention strategies for respiratory infections, and patient and
family education to reduce disease transmission. Overall, the exam emphasizes respiratory
assessment, infection prevention, medication management, and clinical judgment in caring for
patients with respiratory and infectious diseases.
The nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted with pneumonia. Which position assumed by
the patient leads the nurse to suspect that the patient is developing hypoxia?
A. Side-lying
B. Sitting in tripod position
C. Prone with head of bed at 30° angle
1
,D. Supine with head of bed at 45° angle - ANS B. Sitting in tripod position
Which virus is a strain of the bird flu?
A. H1N7
B. H1N1
C. H1N5
D. H5N1 - ANS D. H5N1
What is the most important information for the nurse to convey to a patient who is beginning
pharmacological therapy for the treatment of tuberculosis to ensure suppression of the
disease?
A. "Eat a diet rich in Vitamin K."
B. "Do not drink alcoholic beverages."
C. "Take the medication exactly as prescribed."
D. "Contact the health care provider if you become ill." - ANS C. "Take the medication
exactly as prescribed."
What education will be provided for the family of a patient being treated for tuberculosis
convalescing at home?
A. Use airborne precautions.
B. Place used tissues in a trash can.
C. Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing.
D. Everyone must undergo tuberculosis testing. - ANS D. Everyone must undergo
tuberculosis testing.
A patient who has begun standard multidrug treatment for tuberculosis (TB) reports orange-
tinged sputum and urine. The nurse tells the patient that this symptom represents which
response to the treatment regimen?
2
,A. Normal drug side effects of rifampin
B. Hemolysis and a potential for anemia
C. Drug resistance with spread of infection
D. Hepatotoxicity caused by drinking alcohol - ANS A. Normal drug side effects of rifampin
A patient is about to begin drug therapy for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB). What
information is most important for the nurse to give to this patient prior to the start of therapy?
A. "Do not drink alcohol."
B. "Eat foods high in carbohydrates."
C. "Take medications in the morning."
D. "Limit ingestion of orange or grapefruit juice." - ANS A. "Do not drink alcohol."
A patient with pneumonia has difficulty clearing secretions in his airway, which are quite thick.
Which nursing intervention does the nurse include in this patient's plan of care?
A. Encourage an intake of 2 liters of fluid per day.
B. Help the patient to ambulate several times daily.
C. Give intravenous antibiotics as ordered by the provider.
D. Administer pain medications on schedule to provide comfort. - ANS A. Encourage an
intake of 2 liters of fluid per day.
The radiology report of a patient who has had a chest x-ray shows consolidation in a segment of
the patient's left lung. This is typical of which type of pneumonia?
A. Viral
B. Lobar
C. Bronchial
D. Bacterial - ANS B. Lobar
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, Which assessment findings does the nurse anticipate for the patient suspected of having
pneumonia? Select all that apply.
A. Myalgia
B. Dyspnea
C. Bradypnea
D. Bradycardia
E. Hemoptysis - ANS A. Myalgia
B. Dyspnea
E. Hemoptysis
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a patient with active tuberculosis (TB) who has
been prescribed isoniazid. What information about medication administration does the nurse
include when providing discharge instructions?
A. "Take the drug on an empty stomach."
B. "Take the drug with food for better absorption."
C. "Take an antacid with the drug for better absorption."
D. "Take the drug with a full glass of water and increase your water intake." - ANS A. "Take
the drug on an empty stomach."
What consideration is important for the nurse to remember when managing the care of a
patient with hospital-acquired pneumonia?
A. Provide suctioning as needed.
B. Monitor for early signs of sepsis.
C. Provide stress ulcer prophylaxis.
D. Elevate the head of the bed at least 30 degrees. - ANS B. Monitor for early signs of
sepsis.
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