NURS 2204 FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING FINAL EXAM
2026-2027 SPRING-SUMMER QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
A nurse is reviewing the Institute of medicine (IOM)future of nursing report to
better understand proposed educational requirements of nurses, which of the
following organizations is responsible for publishing this report
The national Academy of medicine
A nurse has accepted a position at a hospital in the state where they live. The nurse
should identify that which of the following regulates the nurses actions when they
begin working.
The State nurse practice act
A nurse is discussing culturally, competent care with another nurse, which of the
following statements should the nurse include
Use a medical interpreter for a client who does not speak the same language
Infection Cycle: Six Components
1. Infectious Agent
2. Reservoir
3. Portal of Exit
4. Means of Transmission
,5. Portal of Entry
6. Susceptible Host
Infectious Agent
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites that can cause infection
What are Reservoirs?
People, animals, soil, food, water, milk, or objects where infectious agents are
found.
What are common Portal of Exits for infections?
Respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary tracts, skin, and blood
What are the Means of Transmission for infections?
Contact (direct/indirect), droplet, airborne, vector, food/water
What/who is a Susceptible Host?
An individual who is immunocompromised, elderly, stressed, poorly nourished, or
uses invasive devices
,Nursing Interventions to Break the Chain
Hand hygiene, PPE, sterilization/disinfection, safe disposal of sharps, isolation
precautions, immunizations, patient education
Infection: Incubation Period
The pathogen replicates without causing symptoms
Infection: Prodromal Stage
Vague symptoms, the highest level of infectiousness, nonspecific
Infection: Full Stage of Illness
Specific signs and symptoms of the infection are present, multiplies at high levels
Infection: Convalescent Period
Recovery, return to baseline
Patients at Risk for Infection
1. Multiple wounds/poor skin integrity
2. Low WBC count
3. Extremes of age
4. Chronic illness/immunosuppresion
, 5. Fatigue, stress, poor nutrition
6. Use of invasive devices (IVs, catheters)
7. Certain medications (immunosuppressants)
What are the five key moments for hand hygiene?
Before touching a patient, before clean/aseptic procedures, after body fluid
exposure, after touching a patient, after touching patient surroundings.
What is MRSA?
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a type of bacteria resistant to many
antibiotics; skin, nares, GI tract
What does VRE stand for?
Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus; feces, urine, blood
What is the significance of CRE?
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, a highly resistant group of bacteria
What is C. diff?
Clostridium difficile; feces, causes severe diarrhea
2026-2027 SPRING-SUMMER QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
A nurse is reviewing the Institute of medicine (IOM)future of nursing report to
better understand proposed educational requirements of nurses, which of the
following organizations is responsible for publishing this report
The national Academy of medicine
A nurse has accepted a position at a hospital in the state where they live. The nurse
should identify that which of the following regulates the nurses actions when they
begin working.
The State nurse practice act
A nurse is discussing culturally, competent care with another nurse, which of the
following statements should the nurse include
Use a medical interpreter for a client who does not speak the same language
Infection Cycle: Six Components
1. Infectious Agent
2. Reservoir
3. Portal of Exit
4. Means of Transmission
,5. Portal of Entry
6. Susceptible Host
Infectious Agent
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites that can cause infection
What are Reservoirs?
People, animals, soil, food, water, milk, or objects where infectious agents are
found.
What are common Portal of Exits for infections?
Respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary tracts, skin, and blood
What are the Means of Transmission for infections?
Contact (direct/indirect), droplet, airborne, vector, food/water
What/who is a Susceptible Host?
An individual who is immunocompromised, elderly, stressed, poorly nourished, or
uses invasive devices
,Nursing Interventions to Break the Chain
Hand hygiene, PPE, sterilization/disinfection, safe disposal of sharps, isolation
precautions, immunizations, patient education
Infection: Incubation Period
The pathogen replicates without causing symptoms
Infection: Prodromal Stage
Vague symptoms, the highest level of infectiousness, nonspecific
Infection: Full Stage of Illness
Specific signs and symptoms of the infection are present, multiplies at high levels
Infection: Convalescent Period
Recovery, return to baseline
Patients at Risk for Infection
1. Multiple wounds/poor skin integrity
2. Low WBC count
3. Extremes of age
4. Chronic illness/immunosuppresion
, 5. Fatigue, stress, poor nutrition
6. Use of invasive devices (IVs, catheters)
7. Certain medications (immunosuppressants)
What are the five key moments for hand hygiene?
Before touching a patient, before clean/aseptic procedures, after body fluid
exposure, after touching a patient, after touching patient surroundings.
What is MRSA?
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a type of bacteria resistant to many
antibiotics; skin, nares, GI tract
What does VRE stand for?
Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus; feces, urine, blood
What is the significance of CRE?
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, a highly resistant group of bacteria
What is C. diff?
Clostridium difficile; feces, causes severe diarrhea
