NURS 327: EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS!
The nurse is presenting a community lecture about STIs, and emphasizes that some STIs
are easily cured with early and adequate treatment. Which is not among these easily
treated diseases? - ANSWER Genital Herpes
After teaching a group of students about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the
instructor determines that additional teaching is necessary when the students identify
which STI as curable with treatment? - ANSWER Genital Herpes
Which intervention should a nurse perform after administering an injection of penicillin
to a client with an infection? - ANSWER Make the client wait at least 30 minutes before
leaving
The six elements necessary for infection include a causative organism, a reservoir of
available organisms, a portal or mode of exit from the reservoir, a mode of transmission
from reservoir to host, a susceptible host, and - ANSWER mode of entry into the host
Which organism is responsible for impetigo? - ANSWER Staphylococcus aureus
A client with syphilis is to receive penicillin G benzathine 1.2 million units IM as a single
dose. The pharmacy supplies the medication, which is labeled as 2.4 million units/4 mL.
How many milliliters would the nurse administer? Enter the number ONLY. - ANSWER
2
Which of the following is the most effective treatment for trichomoniasis? - ANSWER
Flagyl
The nurse is caring for a group of clients at a public health clinic. Which sexually
transmitted disease would the nurse focus the client education on curative goals? -
ANSWER Chlamydia
,A client comes to the emergency department complaining of sudden onset of diarrhea,
anorexia, malaise, cough, headache, and recurrent chills. Based on the client's history and
physical findings, the physician suspects legionnaires' disease. While awaiting diagnostic
test results, the client is admitted to the facility and started on antibiotic therapy. What's
the drug of choice for treating legionnaires' disease? - ANSWER Azithromycin
(Zithromax)
The nurse recognizes what groups of people are at an increased risk for infection? Select
all that apply. - ANSWER Debilitated clients
Older adults
Clients with impaired skin
Which term refers to a state of microorganisms being present within a host without
causing host interference or interaction? - ANSWER Colonization
The nurse is providing care to a client who has been diagnosed with gonorrhea. The nurse
also prepares the client for treatment of which of the following? - ANSWER Chlamydia
A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local community group in a small rural area
about hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Which of the following would the nurse suggest
as a major prevention strategy? - ANSWER Eliminating rodent food sources in areas near
humans
Which of the following describes microorganisms present without host interference or
interaction? - ANSWER Colonization
The nurse is seeing a client in the community health clinic who reports finding "sores" in
the mouth. On assessment, the nurse notes the lesions appear flat, flesh colored and
papillary. What should the nurse do next? - ANSWER Obtain a health history that
includes inquiring about sexual health practices
A client is admitted with bacterial meningitis. Which hospital room is the best choice for
this client? - ANSWER An isolation room three doors from the nurses' station
You work on a long-term care unit. In the last two weeks more than half the clients on
your unit have been diagnosed with gastroenteritis. What is the most likely reason? -
ANSWER The infection is being transmitted by healthcare personnel.
, The nurse is teaching students about the West Nile virus. Which statement by the nurse is
accurate? - ANSWER "There is no treatment for West Nile virus infection."
A nurse has heard that there have been three cases of pertussis in the community and
wants to make sure his or her inoculations are up to date. What action should the nurse
take? - ANSWER Have a single-dose Tdap administered.
The nurse is talking to a client who has come to the doctor's office to ensure that the
client's sexually transmitted infection (STI) has been successfully treated. Which
statement by the client requires further instruction? - ANSWER "It's great that I don't
have to worry about having this infection again because I'm now immune to it."
The nurse is providing education to a client who has been diagnosed with trichomoniasis.
When providing information about metronidazole, what should the nurse be certain to
include? - ANSWER "You will need to avoid alcohol during treatment and for 3 days
after the medication is complete."
Clients who have received corticosteroids preoperatively are at risk for which type of
insufficiency? - ANSWER Adrenal
The nurse recognizes that the client who takes hydrochlorothiazide to manage
hypertension is predisposed for which interaction with anesthesia? - ANSWER
Respiratory depression
In preparing the client for transfer to the operating room, which of the following actions
by the nurse is inappropriate? - ANSWER Allow pt to wear dentures
Nursing students are reviewing information about sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
They demonstrate a need for additional review when they identify which of the following
as an example? - ANSWER Shigella
Which of the following is the medication of choice for early syphilis? - ANSWER
Penicillin G benzathine
How often should women diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV) have Pap
smears? - ANSWER Yearly
ANSWERS!
The nurse is presenting a community lecture about STIs, and emphasizes that some STIs
are easily cured with early and adequate treatment. Which is not among these easily
treated diseases? - ANSWER Genital Herpes
After teaching a group of students about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the
instructor determines that additional teaching is necessary when the students identify
which STI as curable with treatment? - ANSWER Genital Herpes
Which intervention should a nurse perform after administering an injection of penicillin
to a client with an infection? - ANSWER Make the client wait at least 30 minutes before
leaving
The six elements necessary for infection include a causative organism, a reservoir of
available organisms, a portal or mode of exit from the reservoir, a mode of transmission
from reservoir to host, a susceptible host, and - ANSWER mode of entry into the host
Which organism is responsible for impetigo? - ANSWER Staphylococcus aureus
A client with syphilis is to receive penicillin G benzathine 1.2 million units IM as a single
dose. The pharmacy supplies the medication, which is labeled as 2.4 million units/4 mL.
How many milliliters would the nurse administer? Enter the number ONLY. - ANSWER
2
Which of the following is the most effective treatment for trichomoniasis? - ANSWER
Flagyl
The nurse is caring for a group of clients at a public health clinic. Which sexually
transmitted disease would the nurse focus the client education on curative goals? -
ANSWER Chlamydia
,A client comes to the emergency department complaining of sudden onset of diarrhea,
anorexia, malaise, cough, headache, and recurrent chills. Based on the client's history and
physical findings, the physician suspects legionnaires' disease. While awaiting diagnostic
test results, the client is admitted to the facility and started on antibiotic therapy. What's
the drug of choice for treating legionnaires' disease? - ANSWER Azithromycin
(Zithromax)
The nurse recognizes what groups of people are at an increased risk for infection? Select
all that apply. - ANSWER Debilitated clients
Older adults
Clients with impaired skin
Which term refers to a state of microorganisms being present within a host without
causing host interference or interaction? - ANSWER Colonization
The nurse is providing care to a client who has been diagnosed with gonorrhea. The nurse
also prepares the client for treatment of which of the following? - ANSWER Chlamydia
A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local community group in a small rural area
about hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Which of the following would the nurse suggest
as a major prevention strategy? - ANSWER Eliminating rodent food sources in areas near
humans
Which of the following describes microorganisms present without host interference or
interaction? - ANSWER Colonization
The nurse is seeing a client in the community health clinic who reports finding "sores" in
the mouth. On assessment, the nurse notes the lesions appear flat, flesh colored and
papillary. What should the nurse do next? - ANSWER Obtain a health history that
includes inquiring about sexual health practices
A client is admitted with bacterial meningitis. Which hospital room is the best choice for
this client? - ANSWER An isolation room three doors from the nurses' station
You work on a long-term care unit. In the last two weeks more than half the clients on
your unit have been diagnosed with gastroenteritis. What is the most likely reason? -
ANSWER The infection is being transmitted by healthcare personnel.
, The nurse is teaching students about the West Nile virus. Which statement by the nurse is
accurate? - ANSWER "There is no treatment for West Nile virus infection."
A nurse has heard that there have been three cases of pertussis in the community and
wants to make sure his or her inoculations are up to date. What action should the nurse
take? - ANSWER Have a single-dose Tdap administered.
The nurse is talking to a client who has come to the doctor's office to ensure that the
client's sexually transmitted infection (STI) has been successfully treated. Which
statement by the client requires further instruction? - ANSWER "It's great that I don't
have to worry about having this infection again because I'm now immune to it."
The nurse is providing education to a client who has been diagnosed with trichomoniasis.
When providing information about metronidazole, what should the nurse be certain to
include? - ANSWER "You will need to avoid alcohol during treatment and for 3 days
after the medication is complete."
Clients who have received corticosteroids preoperatively are at risk for which type of
insufficiency? - ANSWER Adrenal
The nurse recognizes that the client who takes hydrochlorothiazide to manage
hypertension is predisposed for which interaction with anesthesia? - ANSWER
Respiratory depression
In preparing the client for transfer to the operating room, which of the following actions
by the nurse is inappropriate? - ANSWER Allow pt to wear dentures
Nursing students are reviewing information about sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
They demonstrate a need for additional review when they identify which of the following
as an example? - ANSWER Shigella
Which of the following is the medication of choice for early syphilis? - ANSWER
Penicillin G benzathine
How often should women diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV) have Pap
smears? - ANSWER Yearly
