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PROPHECY CORE MANDATORY NURSING EXAM 2025–
2026 — UPDATED VERIFIED Q&A, CORRECT ANSWERS
INCLUDED, HOSPITAL COMPLIANCE MASTERY &
GUARANTEED PASS REVIEW GUIDE
What is the single most effective way to prevent healthcare-associated
infections?
Performing proper hand hygiene before and after every patient contact.
2. Which infection-control precaution requires an N95 respirator?
Airborne precautions.
3. The acronym RACE stands for what during a fire emergency?
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish.
4. When lifting a patient, the nurse should first:
Assess the patient’s weight and need for assistance or equipment.
5. A patient refuses medication. What should the nurse do first?
Respect the patient’s right to refuse and notify the provider.
6. Which of the following demonstrates proper body mechanics?
Bending at the knees and keeping the back straight while lifting.
7. What is the first step if a nurse is exposed to blood via needle-stick?
Wash the area immediately with soap and water.
8. Which statement about HIPAA is true?
It protects patient privacy and limits disclosure of health information.
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9. When transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair, the nurse should:
Lock the brakes and position the wheelchair on the patient’s stronger side.
10. What is the proper response if a fire alarm sounds on the unit?
Close patient doors and follow facility fire protocol.
11. Which type of isolation is required for a patient with C. difficile?
Contact precautions with gown and gloves.
12. A nurse finds water on the floor. What action should be taken?
Clean or report the spill immediately to prevent falls.
13. Which organization develops National Patient Safety Goals?
The Joint Commission.
14. A patient’s advance directive states “Do Not Resuscitate.” What must
the nurse do?
Honor the directive and ensure it is clearly documented.
15. When should a nurse perform hand hygiene with soap and water rather
than sanitizer?
When hands are visibly soiled or after contact with bodily fluids.
16. What is the safest way to identify a patient before giving medication?
Ask the patient to state their full name and date of birth, and verify the ID band.
17. Which step follows discovering smoke in a patient’s room?
Rescue any patients in immediate danger.
18. What is the correct procedure for disposing of a used syringe?
Place it immediately into a designated sharps container without recapping.
PROPHECY CORE MANDATORY NURSING EXAM 2025–
2026 — UPDATED VERIFIED Q&A, CORRECT ANSWERS
INCLUDED, HOSPITAL COMPLIANCE MASTERY &
GUARANTEED PASS REVIEW GUIDE
What is the single most effective way to prevent healthcare-associated
infections?
Performing proper hand hygiene before and after every patient contact.
2. Which infection-control precaution requires an N95 respirator?
Airborne precautions.
3. The acronym RACE stands for what during a fire emergency?
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish.
4. When lifting a patient, the nurse should first:
Assess the patient’s weight and need for assistance or equipment.
5. A patient refuses medication. What should the nurse do first?
Respect the patient’s right to refuse and notify the provider.
6. Which of the following demonstrates proper body mechanics?
Bending at the knees and keeping the back straight while lifting.
7. What is the first step if a nurse is exposed to blood via needle-stick?
Wash the area immediately with soap and water.
8. Which statement about HIPAA is true?
It protects patient privacy and limits disclosure of health information.
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9. When transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair, the nurse should:
Lock the brakes and position the wheelchair on the patient’s stronger side.
10. What is the proper response if a fire alarm sounds on the unit?
Close patient doors and follow facility fire protocol.
11. Which type of isolation is required for a patient with C. difficile?
Contact precautions with gown and gloves.
12. A nurse finds water on the floor. What action should be taken?
Clean or report the spill immediately to prevent falls.
13. Which organization develops National Patient Safety Goals?
The Joint Commission.
14. A patient’s advance directive states “Do Not Resuscitate.” What must
the nurse do?
Honor the directive and ensure it is clearly documented.
15. When should a nurse perform hand hygiene with soap and water rather
than sanitizer?
When hands are visibly soiled or after contact with bodily fluids.
16. What is the safest way to identify a patient before giving medication?
Ask the patient to state their full name and date of birth, and verify the ID band.
17. Which step follows discovering smoke in a patient’s room?
Rescue any patients in immediate danger.
18. What is the correct procedure for disposing of a used syringe?
Place it immediately into a designated sharps container without recapping.
