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, PN 2002 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM|
PN 2002 FINAL EXAM REVIEW WITH COMPLETE 200
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
Question 1
A nurse is assessing a patient's vital signs. Which finding
requires immediate intervention?
A. Temperature 37.2°C (99.0°F)
B. Respiratory rate 24 breaths/min
C. Heart rate 52 beats/min in a symptomatic patient
D. Blood pressure 118/76 mm Hg
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A heart rate of 52 bpm (bradycardia) in a
symptomatic patient (dizziness, hypotension, weakness) requires
immediate intervention. The other findings are within normal
limits.
Question 2
The single most effective way to prevent the spread of
infection in a healthcare setting is:
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,A. Wearing gloves for all patient contact
B. Hand hygiene (handwashing or alcohol-based hand rub)
C. Wearing a mask during all patient interactions
D. Isolating all patients with communicable diseases
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the single most effective measure to
prevent healthcare-associated infections. Gloves reduce
transmission but are not a substitute for hand hygiene.
Question 3
A patient is on contact precautions for MRSA. Which personal
protective equipment (PPE) must the nurse wear when
entering the room?
A. Mask and eye protection
B. Gown and gloves
C. N95 respirator
D. Gown, gloves, and mask
Correct Answer: B
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, Rationale: Contact precautions require gown and gloves. Mask
and eye protection are for droplet/airborne precautions. N95 is
for airborne (TB, measles, chickenpox).
Question 4
A nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. The sterile
field has been opened. Which action would contaminate the
sterile field?
A. Placing sterile gloves after opening the field
B. Reaching across the sterile field to retrieve an item
C. Keeping the field above waist level
D. Opening the sterile package away from the body
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reaching across a sterile field contaminates it
because non-sterile clothing or arms can shed microorganisms
onto the field. The field should be kept above waist level and
away from the body edges.
Question 5
A patient begins to fall while walking to the bathroom. What
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, PN 2002 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM|
PN 2002 FINAL EXAM REVIEW WITH COMPLETE 200
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
Question 1
A nurse is assessing a patient's vital signs. Which finding
requires immediate intervention?
A. Temperature 37.2°C (99.0°F)
B. Respiratory rate 24 breaths/min
C. Heart rate 52 beats/min in a symptomatic patient
D. Blood pressure 118/76 mm Hg
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A heart rate of 52 bpm (bradycardia) in a
symptomatic patient (dizziness, hypotension, weakness) requires
immediate intervention. The other findings are within normal
limits.
Question 2
The single most effective way to prevent the spread of
infection in a healthcare setting is:
2
,A. Wearing gloves for all patient contact
B. Hand hygiene (handwashing or alcohol-based hand rub)
C. Wearing a mask during all patient interactions
D. Isolating all patients with communicable diseases
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the single most effective measure to
prevent healthcare-associated infections. Gloves reduce
transmission but are not a substitute for hand hygiene.
Question 3
A patient is on contact precautions for MRSA. Which personal
protective equipment (PPE) must the nurse wear when
entering the room?
A. Mask and eye protection
B. Gown and gloves
C. N95 respirator
D. Gown, gloves, and mask
Correct Answer: B
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, Rationale: Contact precautions require gown and gloves. Mask
and eye protection are for droplet/airborne precautions. N95 is
for airborne (TB, measles, chickenpox).
Question 4
A nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. The sterile
field has been opened. Which action would contaminate the
sterile field?
A. Placing sterile gloves after opening the field
B. Reaching across the sterile field to retrieve an item
C. Keeping the field above waist level
D. Opening the sterile package away from the body
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reaching across a sterile field contaminates it
because non-sterile clothing or arms can shed microorganisms
onto the field. The field should be kept above waist level and
away from the body edges.
Question 5
A patient begins to fall while walking to the bathroom. What
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