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CJE BENCHMARK EXAM #2 QUESTIONS NEWEST 2026
EXAM LATEST VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
Which assessment findings does the nurse anticipate for the patient
suspected of having pneumonia? Select all that apply.
A. Myalgia
B. Dyspnea
C. Bradypnea
D. Bradycardia
E. Hemoptysis
A. Myalgia
B. Dyspnea
E. Hemoptysis
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."
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?
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A. Provide suctioning as needed.
B. Monitor for early signs of sepsis.
C. Provide stress ulcer prophylaxis.
D. Elevate the head of the bed at least 30 degrees.
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)
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."
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."
A. "You must swallow your pills in front of me."
Which method is the best way to prevent outbreaks of pandemic influenza?
A. Early recognition and quarantine
B. Avoiding public gatherings at all times
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C. Widespread distribution of antiviral drugs
D. Vaccinating everyone with pneumonia vaccine
D. Vaccinating everyone with pneumonia vaccine
A patient is taking isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol for
tuberculosis. The patient calls to report visual changes, including blurred
vision and reduced visual fields. Which medication may be causing these
changes?
A. Rifampin
B. Isoniazid
C. Ethambutol
D. Pyrazinamide
C. Ethambutol
The nurse is teaching a patient about isoniazid (INH) and rifampin (RIF) drug
therapy for tuberculosis (TB). The nurse instructs that while on these
medications, the patient should avoid consuming which food?
A. Eggs
B. Dairy
C. Alcohol
D. Red meat
C. Alcohol
A patient is being admitted for pneumonia. The sputum culture is positive for
streptococcus, and the patient asks about the length of the treatment. What is
the best answer the nurse can give?
A. "You will be treated for 5 to 7 days."
B. "You must be afebrile for 24 hours."
C. "You will complete 6 days of therapy."
D. "You will require antibiotics for 7 to 10 days."
A. "You will be treated for 5 to 7 days."
The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient who has a coccidioidomycosis
fungal infection, which is also known as "valley fever." What medication would
most likely be ordered for this patient?
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A. Amoxicillin IV
B. Fluconazole PO
C. Ketoconazole PO
D. Amphotericin B IV
D. Amphotericin B IV
Which patient is most at risk for the development of either community- or
hospital-acquired pneumonia?
A. An 8-month-old born at 32 weeks gestation
B. A 59-year-old who works in the textile industry
C. A 14-year-old who developed type 1 diabetes at age 9
D. A 76-year-old who has limited mobility because of osteoarthritis
D. A 76-year-old who has limited mobility because of osteoarthritis
A co-worker tells the nurse that she will not get the flu shot because she
believes it is better to develop her own immunity to the flu. What does the
nurse tell this co-worker?
A. "Getting the flu shot causes you to have influenza symptoms."
B. "Since you are healthy, you will probably only have a mild case of the flu."
C. "If you are exposed to influenza, you can take an antiviral medication."
D. "You are putting your patients at increased risk for serious respiratory
illness."
D. "You are putting your patients at increased risk for serious respiratory illness."
The nurse is caring for a patient with severe acute respiratory syndrome
(SARS). What is the most important precaution the nurse should take when
preparing to suction this patient in order to prevent contracting the infection?
A. Performing oral care after suctioning the oropharynx
B. Keeping the head of the bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees
C. Washing hands and donning gloves prior to the procedure
D. Wearing a disposable particulate mask respirator and protective eyewear
D. Wearing a disposable particulate mask respirator and protective eyewear
CJE BENCHMARK EXAM #2 QUESTIONS NEWEST 2026
EXAM LATEST VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
Which assessment findings does the nurse anticipate for the patient
suspected of having pneumonia? Select all that apply.
A. Myalgia
B. Dyspnea
C. Bradypnea
D. Bradycardia
E. Hemoptysis
A. Myalgia
B. Dyspnea
E. Hemoptysis
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."
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?
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A. Provide suctioning as needed.
B. Monitor for early signs of sepsis.
C. Provide stress ulcer prophylaxis.
D. Elevate the head of the bed at least 30 degrees.
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)
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."
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."
A. "You must swallow your pills in front of me."
Which method is the best way to prevent outbreaks of pandemic influenza?
A. Early recognition and quarantine
B. Avoiding public gatherings at all times
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C. Widespread distribution of antiviral drugs
D. Vaccinating everyone with pneumonia vaccine
D. Vaccinating everyone with pneumonia vaccine
A patient is taking isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol for
tuberculosis. The patient calls to report visual changes, including blurred
vision and reduced visual fields. Which medication may be causing these
changes?
A. Rifampin
B. Isoniazid
C. Ethambutol
D. Pyrazinamide
C. Ethambutol
The nurse is teaching a patient about isoniazid (INH) and rifampin (RIF) drug
therapy for tuberculosis (TB). The nurse instructs that while on these
medications, the patient should avoid consuming which food?
A. Eggs
B. Dairy
C. Alcohol
D. Red meat
C. Alcohol
A patient is being admitted for pneumonia. The sputum culture is positive for
streptococcus, and the patient asks about the length of the treatment. What is
the best answer the nurse can give?
A. "You will be treated for 5 to 7 days."
B. "You must be afebrile for 24 hours."
C. "You will complete 6 days of therapy."
D. "You will require antibiotics for 7 to 10 days."
A. "You will be treated for 5 to 7 days."
The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient who has a coccidioidomycosis
fungal infection, which is also known as "valley fever." What medication would
most likely be ordered for this patient?
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A. Amoxicillin IV
B. Fluconazole PO
C. Ketoconazole PO
D. Amphotericin B IV
D. Amphotericin B IV
Which patient is most at risk for the development of either community- or
hospital-acquired pneumonia?
A. An 8-month-old born at 32 weeks gestation
B. A 59-year-old who works in the textile industry
C. A 14-year-old who developed type 1 diabetes at age 9
D. A 76-year-old who has limited mobility because of osteoarthritis
D. A 76-year-old who has limited mobility because of osteoarthritis
A co-worker tells the nurse that she will not get the flu shot because she
believes it is better to develop her own immunity to the flu. What does the
nurse tell this co-worker?
A. "Getting the flu shot causes you to have influenza symptoms."
B. "Since you are healthy, you will probably only have a mild case of the flu."
C. "If you are exposed to influenza, you can take an antiviral medication."
D. "You are putting your patients at increased risk for serious respiratory
illness."
D. "You are putting your patients at increased risk for serious respiratory illness."
The nurse is caring for a patient with severe acute respiratory syndrome
(SARS). What is the most important precaution the nurse should take when
preparing to suction this patient in order to prevent contracting the infection?
A. Performing oral care after suctioning the oropharynx
B. Keeping the head of the bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees
C. Washing hands and donning gloves prior to the procedure
D. Wearing a disposable particulate mask respirator and protective eyewear
D. Wearing a disposable particulate mask respirator and protective eyewear
