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Q1. A nurse is caring for a patient who is on contact
precautions for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff). Which personal
protective equipment (PPE) is required?
A) Surgical mask and gloves
B) N95 respirator, gown, and gloves
C) Gown and gloves
D) Gloves only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Contact precautions for C. diff require gown and
gloves. Mask is not needed. N95 is for airborne precautions (TB,
measles, chickenpox).
Q2. The nurse is preparing to take a patient's blood pressure.
The patient just finished smoking a cigarette. How long
should the nurse wait before measuring the blood pressure?
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,A) No waiting needed
B) 5 minutes
C) 15 minutes
D) 30 minutes
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nicotine causes vasoconstriction and increases heart
rate, affecting BP accuracy. Wait at least 30 minutes after
smoking, caffeine, or exercise.
Q3. A patient has an order for “clear liquid diet.” Which of the
following items is appropriate to offer?
A) Cream soup
B) Orange juice with pulp
C) Chicken broth
D) Milk
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clear liquids include broth, clear juices (apple,
cranberry), gelatin, clear soda, and water. Pulp, cream, and milk
are not clear.
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, Q4. Which pulse site is most commonly used to assess heart
rate in an adult?
A) Radial
B) Brachial
C) Carotid
D) Apical
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Radial pulse is most commonly used for routine
assessment in adults. Apical is used for infants, irregular rhythms,
or baseline. Carotid is for emergencies.
Q5. The nurse is providing oral care to an unconscious
patient. Which action is most important to prevent aspiration?
A) Use a hard-bristled toothbrush
B) Position the patient supine
C) Place the patient in a side-lying position with head lowered
and use minimal fluid
D) Use mouthwash liberally
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Side-lying position with head lowered allows fluids to
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, PNUR 101 FINAL EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST
2026 TEST BANK| PNUR 101 FINAL EXAM PREP WITH
COMPLETE 350 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
(BRAND NEW!!)
Q1. A nurse is caring for a patient who is on contact
precautions for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff). Which personal
protective equipment (PPE) is required?
A) Surgical mask and gloves
B) N95 respirator, gown, and gloves
C) Gown and gloves
D) Gloves only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Contact precautions for C. diff require gown and
gloves. Mask is not needed. N95 is for airborne precautions (TB,
measles, chickenpox).
Q2. The nurse is preparing to take a patient's blood pressure.
The patient just finished smoking a cigarette. How long
should the nurse wait before measuring the blood pressure?
2
,A) No waiting needed
B) 5 minutes
C) 15 minutes
D) 30 minutes
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nicotine causes vasoconstriction and increases heart
rate, affecting BP accuracy. Wait at least 30 minutes after
smoking, caffeine, or exercise.
Q3. A patient has an order for “clear liquid diet.” Which of the
following items is appropriate to offer?
A) Cream soup
B) Orange juice with pulp
C) Chicken broth
D) Milk
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clear liquids include broth, clear juices (apple,
cranberry), gelatin, clear soda, and water. Pulp, cream, and milk
are not clear.
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, Q4. Which pulse site is most commonly used to assess heart
rate in an adult?
A) Radial
B) Brachial
C) Carotid
D) Apical
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Radial pulse is most commonly used for routine
assessment in adults. Apical is used for infants, irregular rhythms,
or baseline. Carotid is for emergencies.
Q5. The nurse is providing oral care to an unconscious
patient. Which action is most important to prevent aspiration?
A) Use a hard-bristled toothbrush
B) Position the patient supine
C) Place the patient in a side-lying position with head lowered
and use minimal fluid
D) Use mouthwash liberally
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Side-lying position with head lowered allows fluids to
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