CJE Benchmark Exam Clinical Judgment
Questions with Verified Answers Updated
The nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted with pneumonia. Which
position assumed by the patient leads the nurse to suspect that the patient is
developing hypoxia?
A. Side-lying
B. Sitting in tripod position
C. Prone with head of bed at 30° angle
D. Supine with head of bed at 45° angle
Correct Answer
B. Sitting in tripod position
Question 3
Which virus is a strain of the bird flu?
A. H1N7
B. H1N1
C. H1N5
D. H5N1
Correct Answer
D. H5N1
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,Question 4
What is the most important information for the nurse to convey to a patient who is
beginning pharmacological therapy for the treatment of tuberculosis to ensure
suppression of the disease?
A. "Eat a diet rich in Vitamin K."
B. "Do not drink alcoholic beverages."
C. "Take the medication exactly as prescribed."
D. "Contact the health care provider if you become ill."
Correct Answer
C. "Take the medication exactly as prescribed."
Question 5
What education will be provided for the family of a patient being treated for
tuberculosis convalescing at home?
A. Use airborne precautions.
B. Place used tissues in a trash can.
C. Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing.
D. Everyone must undergo tuberculosis testing.
Correct Answer
D. Everyone must undergo tuberculosis testing.
Question 6
A patient who has begun standard multidrug treatment for tuberculosis (TB) reports
orange-tinged sputum and urine. The nurse tells the patient that this symptom
represents which response to the treatment regimen?
A. Normal drug side effects of rifampin
B. Hemolysis and a potential for anemia
C. Drug resistance with spread of infection
D. Hepatotoxicity caused by drinking alcohol
Correct Answer
A. Normal drug side effects of rifampin
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,Question 7
A patient is about to begin drug therapy for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB). What
information is most important for the nurse to give to this patient prior to the start of
therapy?
A. "Do not drink alcohol."
B. "Eat foods high in carbohydrates."
C. "Take medications in the morning."
D. "Limit ingestion of orange or grapefruit juice."
Correct Answer
A. "Do not drink alcohol."
Question 8
A patient with pneumonia has difficulty clearing secretions in his airway, which are
quite thick. Which nursing intervention does the nurse include in this patient's plan of
care?
A. Encourage an intake of 2 liters of fluid per day.
B. Help the patient to ambulate several times daily.
C. Give intravenous antibiotics as ordered by the provider.
D. Administer pain medications on schedule to provide comfort.
Correct Answer
A. Encourage an intake of 2 liters of fluid per day.
Question 9
The radiology report of a patient who has had a chest x-ray shows consolidation in a
segment of the patient's left lung. This is typical of which type of pneumonia?
A. Viral
B. Lobar
C. Bronchial
D. Bacterial
Correct Answer
B. Lobar
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, Question 10
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
Correct Answer
A. Myalgia
B. Dyspnea
E. Hemoptysis
Question 11
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."
Correct Answer
A. "Take the drug on an empty stomach."
Question 12
What consideration is important for the nurse to remember when managing the care
of a patient with hospital-acquired pneumonia?
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.
Correct Answer
B. Monitor for early signs of sepsis.
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Questions with Verified Answers Updated
The nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted with pneumonia. Which
position assumed by the patient leads the nurse to suspect that the patient is
developing hypoxia?
A. Side-lying
B. Sitting in tripod position
C. Prone with head of bed at 30° angle
D. Supine with head of bed at 45° angle
Correct Answer
B. Sitting in tripod position
Question 3
Which virus is a strain of the bird flu?
A. H1N7
B. H1N1
C. H1N5
D. H5N1
Correct Answer
D. H5N1
Page 1 of 139
,Question 4
What is the most important information for the nurse to convey to a patient who is
beginning pharmacological therapy for the treatment of tuberculosis to ensure
suppression of the disease?
A. "Eat a diet rich in Vitamin K."
B. "Do not drink alcoholic beverages."
C. "Take the medication exactly as prescribed."
D. "Contact the health care provider if you become ill."
Correct Answer
C. "Take the medication exactly as prescribed."
Question 5
What education will be provided for the family of a patient being treated for
tuberculosis convalescing at home?
A. Use airborne precautions.
B. Place used tissues in a trash can.
C. Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing.
D. Everyone must undergo tuberculosis testing.
Correct Answer
D. Everyone must undergo tuberculosis testing.
Question 6
A patient who has begun standard multidrug treatment for tuberculosis (TB) reports
orange-tinged sputum and urine. The nurse tells the patient that this symptom
represents which response to the treatment regimen?
A. Normal drug side effects of rifampin
B. Hemolysis and a potential for anemia
C. Drug resistance with spread of infection
D. Hepatotoxicity caused by drinking alcohol
Correct Answer
A. Normal drug side effects of rifampin
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,Question 7
A patient is about to begin drug therapy for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB). What
information is most important for the nurse to give to this patient prior to the start of
therapy?
A. "Do not drink alcohol."
B. "Eat foods high in carbohydrates."
C. "Take medications in the morning."
D. "Limit ingestion of orange or grapefruit juice."
Correct Answer
A. "Do not drink alcohol."
Question 8
A patient with pneumonia has difficulty clearing secretions in his airway, which are
quite thick. Which nursing intervention does the nurse include in this patient's plan of
care?
A. Encourage an intake of 2 liters of fluid per day.
B. Help the patient to ambulate several times daily.
C. Give intravenous antibiotics as ordered by the provider.
D. Administer pain medications on schedule to provide comfort.
Correct Answer
A. Encourage an intake of 2 liters of fluid per day.
Question 9
The radiology report of a patient who has had a chest x-ray shows consolidation in a
segment of the patient's left lung. This is typical of which type of pneumonia?
A. Viral
B. Lobar
C. Bronchial
D. Bacterial
Correct Answer
B. Lobar
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, Question 10
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
Correct Answer
A. Myalgia
B. Dyspnea
E. Hemoptysis
Question 11
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."
Correct Answer
A. "Take the drug on an empty stomach."
Question 12
What consideration is important for the nurse to remember when managing the care
of a patient with hospital-acquired pneumonia?
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.
Correct Answer
B. Monitor for early signs of sepsis.
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