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CJE Benchmark Exam 2/ NURS 3251 CJE PRACTICE
EXAM 2026| FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS | BRAND NEW!
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." ......ANSWER......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.
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D. Elevate the head of the bed at least 30 degrees. ......ANSWER......B.
Monitor for early signs of sepsis.
Which nursing interventions are focused on preventing the spread of
severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) caused by coronaviruses?
Select all that apply.
A. Using strict airborne isolation techniques
B. Handwashing before and after all patient care
C. Disinfecting contaminated surfaces and equipment
D. Using Contact Precautions with people suspected to have SARS
E. Reporting the occurrence to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) ......ANSWER......A. Using strict airborne isolation
techniques
B. Handwashing before and after all patient care
C. Disinfecting contaminated surfaces and equipment
D. Using Contact Precautions with people suspected to have SARS
The nurse has been instructed to administer tuberculosis (TB)
medication to a patient who has been noncompliant by directly
observed therapy. Which statement by the nurse will assist the patient
in understanding this therapy?
A. "You must swallow your pills in front of me."
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B. "It is necessary for you to call me right after you take your
medications."
C. "I will check your pill bottles every day to make sure you are taking
your medications."
D. "I will meet you at the pharmacy to make sure you are picking up the
correct prescriptions." ......ANSWER......A. "You must swallow your pills
in front of me."
What recommendations will the nurse make for a patient and his or her
family about the prevention of pneumonia? Select all that apply.
A. Get plenty of exercise.
B. Avoid indoor pollutants.
C. Eat a healthy, balanced diet.
D. Drink at least 1 L of fluid a day.
E. Avoid crowded areas during flu season and holidays.
......ANSWER......B. Avoid indoor pollutants.
C. Eat a healthy, balanced diet.
E. Avoid crowded areas during flu season and holidays.
Which pathological findings associated with pneumonia result in an
increased respiratory rate and dyspnea? Select all that apply.
A. Pain
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B. Anxiety
C. Alveolar consolidation
D. Stimulation of J receptors
E. Pulmonary capillary shunting ......ANSWER......A. Pain
B. Anxiety
D. Stimulation of J receptors
What could be the possible diagnosis for a patient who presents with
pain in the throat, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the throat, and
difficulty in opening the mouth?
A. Tonsillitis
B. Pharyngitis
C. Peritonsillar abscess
D. Retropharyngeal abscess ......ANSWER......C. Peritonsillar abscess
Incentive spirometry for the treatment of pneumonia has which
outcome objective?
A. Reduced sputum production and increased cough
B. Reduced crackles and wheezes and improved oxygenation
C. Improved expiratory air flow and increased respiratory effort
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CJE Benchmark Exam 2/ NURS 3251 CJE PRACTICE
EXAM 2026| FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS | BRAND NEW!
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." ......ANSWER......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.
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,2|Page
D. Elevate the head of the bed at least 30 degrees. ......ANSWER......B.
Monitor for early signs of sepsis.
Which nursing interventions are focused on preventing the spread of
severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) caused by coronaviruses?
Select all that apply.
A. Using strict airborne isolation techniques
B. Handwashing before and after all patient care
C. Disinfecting contaminated surfaces and equipment
D. Using Contact Precautions with people suspected to have SARS
E. Reporting the occurrence to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) ......ANSWER......A. Using strict airborne isolation
techniques
B. Handwashing before and after all patient care
C. Disinfecting contaminated surfaces and equipment
D. Using Contact Precautions with people suspected to have SARS
The nurse has been instructed to administer tuberculosis (TB)
medication to a patient who has been noncompliant by directly
observed therapy. Which statement by the nurse will assist the patient
in understanding this therapy?
A. "You must swallow your pills in front of me."
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B. "It is necessary for you to call me right after you take your
medications."
C. "I will check your pill bottles every day to make sure you are taking
your medications."
D. "I will meet you at the pharmacy to make sure you are picking up the
correct prescriptions." ......ANSWER......A. "You must swallow your pills
in front of me."
What recommendations will the nurse make for a patient and his or her
family about the prevention of pneumonia? Select all that apply.
A. Get plenty of exercise.
B. Avoid indoor pollutants.
C. Eat a healthy, balanced diet.
D. Drink at least 1 L of fluid a day.
E. Avoid crowded areas during flu season and holidays.
......ANSWER......B. Avoid indoor pollutants.
C. Eat a healthy, balanced diet.
E. Avoid crowded areas during flu season and holidays.
Which pathological findings associated with pneumonia result in an
increased respiratory rate and dyspnea? Select all that apply.
A. Pain
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B. Anxiety
C. Alveolar consolidation
D. Stimulation of J receptors
E. Pulmonary capillary shunting ......ANSWER......A. Pain
B. Anxiety
D. Stimulation of J receptors
What could be the possible diagnosis for a patient who presents with
pain in the throat, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the throat, and
difficulty in opening the mouth?
A. Tonsillitis
B. Pharyngitis
C. Peritonsillar abscess
D. Retropharyngeal abscess ......ANSWER......C. Peritonsillar abscess
Incentive spirometry for the treatment of pneumonia has which
outcome objective?
A. Reduced sputum production and increased cough
B. Reduced crackles and wheezes and improved oxygenation
C. Improved expiratory air flow and increased respiratory effort
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