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NURSING:
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PREDICTOR 2026 : QUESTIONS
AND RATIONALES/GRADED A+
UPDATE 100% CORRECT
85 Questions • Latest Q&A with Clinical Rationales
Section 1: Safety & Infection Control (Questions 1-15)
1. A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female
patient. Which of the following techniques demonstrates proper sterile
technique?
• A) Opening the sterile kit, then putting on sterile gloves
• B) Placing the sterile drape with the shiny side facing up
• C) Considering the outer 2.5 cm (1 inch) of the sterile field as contaminated
• D) Holding sterile objects only above waist level
Rationale: Sterile objects must be kept within sight and above waist level to prevent
accidental contamination. The outer 1 inch is considered contaminated (C), but the
key safety rule is maintaining altitude. Sterile gloves are donned before handling the
sterile drape.
2. According to the 2026 CDC updates, which sequence is correct for donning
PPE?
• A) Gown, Mask, Goggles, Gloves
, • B) Gown, Mask, Goggles, Gloves
• C) Gloves, Gown, Mask, Goggles
• D) Mask, Goggles, Gown, Gloves
Rationale: The sequence remains: Gown first, then Mask (or N95), then Goggles/face
shield, finally Gloves. This order ensures the gown covers the torso and the gloves
overlap the gown's cuffs.
3. A patient on airborne precautions requires a chest x-ray. What action should
the transport staff take?
• A) Place a surgical mask on the patient
• B) Place an N95 respirator on the patient and staff
• C) No mask is needed if the trip is under 5 minutes
• D) Place the patient in a negative pressure wheelchair
Rationale: For airborne diseases (TB, Measles, Varicella), the patient must wear an
N95 mask during transport to prevent aerosol spread. Staff entering the room also
require N95 fitting.
4. A nurse is applying restraints to a confused patient. Which action is
improper?
• A) Getting a written prescription from the provider
• B) Ensuring two fingers fit between the restraint and wrist
• C) Tying the restraint to the side rail of the bed
• D) Removing the restraint every 2 hours for range of motion
Rationale: Restraints must never be tied to a moving part of the bed (like a side rail)
because lowering the rail could strangle the patient. Tie to the bed frame.
5. The nurse mistakenly gives the wrong medication. After assessing the
patient, what is the first action?
• A) Check the patient’s vital signs and condition
• B) Notify the provider
• C) Complete an incident report
• D) Tell the charge nurse
Rationale: Assessment of the patient for adverse effects is the priority before any
paperwork or calls. Safety first, documentation second.
6. Which of the following requires a "time out" before the procedure starts?
• A) Daily insulin injection
, • B) Applying a warm compress
• C) Bedside tracheostomy suctioning
• D) Inserting a nasogastric tube
Rationale: The Universal Protocol (Time Out) applies to invasive procedures.
Tracheostomy suctioning is invasive. Injections and NG tubes may have timeouts, but
suctioning is the highest risk listed.
7. A small fire starts in a patient's trash can. What is the priority action (RACE)?
• A) Attempt to extinguish with a fire blanket
• B) Rescue the patient from the room
• C) Activate the alarm
• D) Close the patient's door
Rationale: RACE: Rescue anyone in immediate danger, then Alarm, Confine (close
doors), Extinguish.
8. A patient has active pulmonary tuberculosis. Which type of isolation is
required?
• A) Droplet
• B) Airborne
• C) Contact
• D) Protective environment
Rationale: TB requires Airborne precautions (N95 mask, negative pressure room).
Droplet is for flu/meningitis. Contact is for MRSA/C.diff.
9. A nurse is teaching a patient with a new diagnosis of MRSA. Which statement
indicates understanding?
• A) "I will share towels with my family to save laundry."
• B) "I only need to wash my hands after using the bathroom."
• C) "Once the infection is gone, I don't need to finish antibiotics."
• D) "I will wash my clothes separately in hot water and bleach."
Rationale: MRSA requires strict hygiene—separate linens/clothes washed in hot
water and bleach. Never share personal items. Complete full course of antibiotics.
10. A patient is on fall precautions. Which room assignment is safest?
• A) Room furthest from the nursing station
• B) Room with a low hospital bed (18 inches)
• C) Room with a bed alarm and nightlight
NURSING:
RETAKE/COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR 2026 : QUESTIONS
AND RATIONALES/GRADED A+
UPDATE 100% CORRECT
85 Questions • Latest Q&A with Clinical Rationales
Section 1: Safety & Infection Control (Questions 1-15)
1. A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female
patient. Which of the following techniques demonstrates proper sterile
technique?
• A) Opening the sterile kit, then putting on sterile gloves
• B) Placing the sterile drape with the shiny side facing up
• C) Considering the outer 2.5 cm (1 inch) of the sterile field as contaminated
• D) Holding sterile objects only above waist level
Rationale: Sterile objects must be kept within sight and above waist level to prevent
accidental contamination. The outer 1 inch is considered contaminated (C), but the
key safety rule is maintaining altitude. Sterile gloves are donned before handling the
sterile drape.
2. According to the 2026 CDC updates, which sequence is correct for donning
PPE?
• A) Gown, Mask, Goggles, Gloves
, • B) Gown, Mask, Goggles, Gloves
• C) Gloves, Gown, Mask, Goggles
• D) Mask, Goggles, Gown, Gloves
Rationale: The sequence remains: Gown first, then Mask (or N95), then Goggles/face
shield, finally Gloves. This order ensures the gown covers the torso and the gloves
overlap the gown's cuffs.
3. A patient on airborne precautions requires a chest x-ray. What action should
the transport staff take?
• A) Place a surgical mask on the patient
• B) Place an N95 respirator on the patient and staff
• C) No mask is needed if the trip is under 5 minutes
• D) Place the patient in a negative pressure wheelchair
Rationale: For airborne diseases (TB, Measles, Varicella), the patient must wear an
N95 mask during transport to prevent aerosol spread. Staff entering the room also
require N95 fitting.
4. A nurse is applying restraints to a confused patient. Which action is
improper?
• A) Getting a written prescription from the provider
• B) Ensuring two fingers fit between the restraint and wrist
• C) Tying the restraint to the side rail of the bed
• D) Removing the restraint every 2 hours for range of motion
Rationale: Restraints must never be tied to a moving part of the bed (like a side rail)
because lowering the rail could strangle the patient. Tie to the bed frame.
5. The nurse mistakenly gives the wrong medication. After assessing the
patient, what is the first action?
• A) Check the patient’s vital signs and condition
• B) Notify the provider
• C) Complete an incident report
• D) Tell the charge nurse
Rationale: Assessment of the patient for adverse effects is the priority before any
paperwork or calls. Safety first, documentation second.
6. Which of the following requires a "time out" before the procedure starts?
• A) Daily insulin injection
, • B) Applying a warm compress
• C) Bedside tracheostomy suctioning
• D) Inserting a nasogastric tube
Rationale: The Universal Protocol (Time Out) applies to invasive procedures.
Tracheostomy suctioning is invasive. Injections and NG tubes may have timeouts, but
suctioning is the highest risk listed.
7. A small fire starts in a patient's trash can. What is the priority action (RACE)?
• A) Attempt to extinguish with a fire blanket
• B) Rescue the patient from the room
• C) Activate the alarm
• D) Close the patient's door
Rationale: RACE: Rescue anyone in immediate danger, then Alarm, Confine (close
doors), Extinguish.
8. A patient has active pulmonary tuberculosis. Which type of isolation is
required?
• A) Droplet
• B) Airborne
• C) Contact
• D) Protective environment
Rationale: TB requires Airborne precautions (N95 mask, negative pressure room).
Droplet is for flu/meningitis. Contact is for MRSA/C.diff.
9. A nurse is teaching a patient with a new diagnosis of MRSA. Which statement
indicates understanding?
• A) "I will share towels with my family to save laundry."
• B) "I only need to wash my hands after using the bathroom."
• C) "Once the infection is gone, I don't need to finish antibiotics."
• D) "I will wash my clothes separately in hot water and bleach."
Rationale: MRSA requires strict hygiene—separate linens/clothes washed in hot
water and bleach. Never share personal items. Complete full course of antibiotics.
10. A patient is on fall precautions. Which room assignment is safest?
• A) Room furthest from the nursing station
• B) Room with a low hospital bed (18 inches)
• C) Room with a bed alarm and nightlight
