NURSING 370 EXAM #2 QUESTIONS NEWEST 2026 EXAM
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Which multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) is the patient receiving enteral
feedings at most risk for developing?
Clostridioides difficile
Acinetobacter baumannii
Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Which best describes the term "colonized" with respect to the human body?
It is a phenomenon in which a healthy host carries bacteria without active
infection.
It is an infection acquired in the hospital.
It is the mode by which pathogens are introduced into the human body
through direct or indirect contact.
It is a source that is found outside the body.
It is a phenomenon in which a healthy host carries bacteria without active infection.
Which is true regarding influenza medications? Select all that apply.
Administration of antiviral medications fully cures influenza.
Antibiotics are an effective way of treating influenza.
Influenza can be treated by administering zanamivir.
Influenza can be treated by antiviral medications.
Medications should be administered within 24 to 48 hours of symptom onset.
Influenza can be treated by administering zanamivir.
Influenza can be treated by antiviral medications.
Medications should be administered within 24 to 48 hours of symptom onset.
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Which information would the nurse provide to the parent of a 2-year-old
diagnosed with influenza?
All surfaces and linens should be disinfected with bleach.
The child can return to daycare tomorrow if the fever is reduced with
medications.
It is expected for the signs and symptoms to worsen over the next week.
Offer the child fluids and small meals often.
Offer the child fluids and small meals often.
While caring for a patient with a multidrug-resistant organism, when should
the nurse complete this action? (action: handwashing)
Before donning and after removing personal protective equipment
Between each client-centered activity in the room
After leaving the room of the patient in contact precautions
After touching monitoring equipment in the patient's room
Before donning and after removing personal protective equipment
Which factor has led to the development of clostridioides difficile infections?
Increased use of unnecessary antibiotics.
Increases of individuals living in long-term care facilities
Increased use of antibiotics and S. aureus infections
Increases in organ transplant procedures.
Increased use of antibiotics and S. aureus infections
The patient being treated for a persistent respiratory infection with penicillin
takes acid-reducing medication and develops severe watery diarrhea. Which
intervention would the nurse perform first?
Collect a stool specimen for laboratory testing
Determine if the patient is currently taking antibiotics
Place the patient in contact isolation
Cleanse the patient's perineal area
Place the patient in contact isolation
Which teaching would the nurse include for the patient experiencing frequent
urinary tract infections? Select all that apply.
Urinate before and after intercourse.
Wipe front to back after urination.
Seek treatment early if signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection occur.
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If signs and symptoms of the infection subside, medication can be stopped.
Report symptoms of infection such as flank pain after antibiotic use.
Urinate before and after intercourse.
Wipe front to back after urination.
Seek treatment early if signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection occur.
Report symptoms of infection such as flank pain after antibiotic use.
Arrange the steps the nurse should take when cleaning and preparing a
wound.
- Assess and measure the wound.
- Wash hands and apply clean gloves.
- Remove the gloves and wash hands.
- Remove the soiled wound dressing and discard.
- Wipe the surface of the wound with a sterile gauze.
- Remove excess saline from the wound with dry sterile gauze.
- Apply clean gloves and irrigate the wound thoroughly with sterile normal
saline.
1. Wash hands and apply clean gloves.
2. Remove the soiled wound dressing and discard.
3. Remove the gloves and wash hands.
4. Apply clean gloves and irrigate the wound thoroughly with sterile normal saline.
5. Wipe the surface of the wound with a sterile gauze.
6. Remove excess saline from the wound with dry sterile gauze.
7. Assess and measure the wound.
Which interpretation of 89% pulse oximetry measurement in the patient will the
nurse include in handoff reporting?
Normal
Mild hypoxemia
Moderate hypoxemia
Severe hypoxemia
Moderate hypoxemia
Which action by the nurse caring for a patient with suspected tuberculosis
(TB) infection could expose other individuals to the pathogen?
Keeping the patient isolated in a private room with negative airflow
Donning an N95 mask respirator when entering the patient's private room
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Instructing the visitors to wear a snug-fitting surgical mask when entering the
patient's private room
Ensuring that the patient is wearing gloves and a hospital gown when
transported to a procedure
Ensuring that the patient is wearing gloves and a hospital gown when transported to
a procedure
Which classification of tuberculosis (TB) infection can be caused by primary
or secondary spread?
Multidrug-resistant TB
Latent TB infection
Primary TB infection
Primary progressive TB infection
Multidrug-resistant TB
Which medication is used to decrease discomfort in a patient with a urinary
tract infection (UTI)?
Doxazosin
Ciprofloxacin
Phenazopyridine
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Phenazopyridine
Which is true regarding urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
UTIs are more common in men than in women.
The common age-group for UTIs in women is 18 to 50 years.
Conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse increase the risk of a UTI.
Enterobacter is a common intestinal bacterium responsible for 80% of
uncomplicated UTIs.
Conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse increase the risk of a UTI.
Which points, made by the nurse, indicate a need for further training when
caring for patients with multidrug-resistant infections? Select all that apply.
Clean the perineum area and apply moisture barriers.
Use alcohol-based cleansers when caring for a patient infected with
Clostridioides difficile.
Routinely assess the patient's oxygen saturations.