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EXAM 2026: COMPREHENSIVE
PRACTICE TEST : QUESTIONS AND
RATIONALES/GRADED A+
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Latest Verified Questions & Answers with Rationales
Section 1: Infection Control & Safety (Questions 1-15)
Question 1
A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a male patient. Which
of the following techniques represents appropriate sterile technique?
A. Open the sterile kit, don sterile gloves, then pour antiseptic solution onto the
sterile field
B. Open the sterile kit, pour antiseptic solution into the sterile basin, then don
sterile gloves ✓
C. Don sterile gloves, then open the sterile kit and pour antiseptic solution
D. Pour antiseptic solution with ungloved hands, then don sterile gloves
Rationale: Sterile technique requires that sterile gloves are the last item donned
before the procedure. Pouring solutions should be done before gloving to prevent
contamination of gloves.
,Question 2
A nurse is caring for a patient with Clostridium difficile. Which type of precautions
should the nurse implement?
A. Airborne precautions
B. Droplet precautions
C. Contact precautions ✓
D. Standard precautions only
Rationale: C. diff requires contact precautions due to transmission via contaminated
surfaces and spores. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is ineffective; hand washing with
soap and water is required.
Question 3
A nurse discovers a small fire in a patient's trash can. Which action should the nurse
take FIRST?
A. Pull the fire alarm
B. Remove the patient from the room ✓
C. Attempt to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher
D. Close all doors and windows
Rationale: RACE protocol: Rescue (remove patient), Alarm, Contain, Extinguish.
Patient safety is always the priority.
Question 4
A nurse is applying restraints to a confused patient who is pulling at IV lines. How
often must the nurse assess this patient?
A. Every 30 minutes
B. Every 1-2 hours ✓
,C. Every 4 hours
D. Every shift
Rationale: Restrained patients require assessment every 1-2 hours for neurovascular
status, skin integrity, nutrition, hydration, and elimination needs.
Question 5
Which sequence represents correct hand hygiene technique using soap and water?
A. Wet hands, apply soap, rinse, turn off faucet with paper towel, dry hands
B. Wet hands, apply soap, rub for 15-20 seconds, rinse, dry hands, turn off
faucet with paper towel ✓
C. Apply soap, wet hands, rub for 30 seconds, rinse, dry hands
D. Wet hands, apply soap, rub for 10 seconds, rinse, turn off faucet with elbow
Rationale: Proper hand washing requires wetting, applying soap, friction for 15-20
seconds, rinsing, drying, and using a barrier (paper towel) to turn off faucet.
Question 6
A nurse is caring for a patient with tuberculosis. Which type of mask should the nurse
wear?
A. Surgical mask
B. N95 respirator mask ✓
C. Procedure mask with face shield
D. Cloth mask
Rationale: TB requires airborne precautions and an N95 respirator mask that filters
95% of airborne particles.
, Question 7
A patient has been placed on fall precautions. Which nursing intervention is most
appropriate?
A. Keep side rails fully elevated at all times
B. Place the call light within reach and lock bed wheels ✓
C. Encourage the patient to ambulate independently
D. Dim the lights to promote sleep
Rationale: Fall prevention includes low bed position, locked wheels, call light within
reach, non-slip footwear, and adequate lighting.
Question 8
When donning personal protective equipment (PPE), which item should be put on
FIRST?
A. Mask
B. Gown ✓
C. Gloves
D. Goggles
Rationale: Sequence for donning PPE: Gown first, then mask, then goggles/face
shield, then gloves.
Question 9
A nurse receives a needlestick injury. What is the priority action?
A. Complete an incident report
B. Wash the area with soap and water ✓
C. Report to employee health
D. Test the patient for bloodborne diseases
EXAM 2026: COMPREHENSIVE
PRACTICE TEST : QUESTIONS AND
RATIONALES/GRADED A+
UPDATE 100% CORRECT
Latest Verified Questions & Answers with Rationales
Section 1: Infection Control & Safety (Questions 1-15)
Question 1
A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a male patient. Which
of the following techniques represents appropriate sterile technique?
A. Open the sterile kit, don sterile gloves, then pour antiseptic solution onto the
sterile field
B. Open the sterile kit, pour antiseptic solution into the sterile basin, then don
sterile gloves ✓
C. Don sterile gloves, then open the sterile kit and pour antiseptic solution
D. Pour antiseptic solution with ungloved hands, then don sterile gloves
Rationale: Sterile technique requires that sterile gloves are the last item donned
before the procedure. Pouring solutions should be done before gloving to prevent
contamination of gloves.
,Question 2
A nurse is caring for a patient with Clostridium difficile. Which type of precautions
should the nurse implement?
A. Airborne precautions
B. Droplet precautions
C. Contact precautions ✓
D. Standard precautions only
Rationale: C. diff requires contact precautions due to transmission via contaminated
surfaces and spores. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is ineffective; hand washing with
soap and water is required.
Question 3
A nurse discovers a small fire in a patient's trash can. Which action should the nurse
take FIRST?
A. Pull the fire alarm
B. Remove the patient from the room ✓
C. Attempt to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher
D. Close all doors and windows
Rationale: RACE protocol: Rescue (remove patient), Alarm, Contain, Extinguish.
Patient safety is always the priority.
Question 4
A nurse is applying restraints to a confused patient who is pulling at IV lines. How
often must the nurse assess this patient?
A. Every 30 minutes
B. Every 1-2 hours ✓
,C. Every 4 hours
D. Every shift
Rationale: Restrained patients require assessment every 1-2 hours for neurovascular
status, skin integrity, nutrition, hydration, and elimination needs.
Question 5
Which sequence represents correct hand hygiene technique using soap and water?
A. Wet hands, apply soap, rinse, turn off faucet with paper towel, dry hands
B. Wet hands, apply soap, rub for 15-20 seconds, rinse, dry hands, turn off
faucet with paper towel ✓
C. Apply soap, wet hands, rub for 30 seconds, rinse, dry hands
D. Wet hands, apply soap, rub for 10 seconds, rinse, turn off faucet with elbow
Rationale: Proper hand washing requires wetting, applying soap, friction for 15-20
seconds, rinsing, drying, and using a barrier (paper towel) to turn off faucet.
Question 6
A nurse is caring for a patient with tuberculosis. Which type of mask should the nurse
wear?
A. Surgical mask
B. N95 respirator mask ✓
C. Procedure mask with face shield
D. Cloth mask
Rationale: TB requires airborne precautions and an N95 respirator mask that filters
95% of airborne particles.
, Question 7
A patient has been placed on fall precautions. Which nursing intervention is most
appropriate?
A. Keep side rails fully elevated at all times
B. Place the call light within reach and lock bed wheels ✓
C. Encourage the patient to ambulate independently
D. Dim the lights to promote sleep
Rationale: Fall prevention includes low bed position, locked wheels, call light within
reach, non-slip footwear, and adequate lighting.
Question 8
When donning personal protective equipment (PPE), which item should be put on
FIRST?
A. Mask
B. Gown ✓
C. Gloves
D. Goggles
Rationale: Sequence for donning PPE: Gown first, then mask, then goggles/face
shield, then gloves.
Question 9
A nurse receives a needlestick injury. What is the priority action?
A. Complete an incident report
B. Wash the area with soap and water ✓
C. Report to employee health
D. Test the patient for bloodborne diseases
