NU 372 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2025 WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS/ALREADY
GRADED A+
A client arrives for an influenza vaccination and reports a low-grade fever with a
cough. Which action would the nurse take next? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check the
temperature and current history.
Which intervention would the nurse perform to prevent disease transmission
when caring for a hospitalized client with influenza? - CORRECT ANSWER-Don a
mask in the room
Which nursing action will be most helpful in preventing transmission of influenza
in crowded communities? - CORRECT ANSWER-Educating about the importance
of having annual vaccinations
Which information would the nurse include when teaching about why women are
more susceptible to urinary tract infections than men? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
length of the urethra
,Which characteristic of urine changes in the presence of a urinary tract infection
(UTI)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Clarity
Which instruction would the nurse include in a health practices teaching plan for
a female client with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"Wear cotton underwear or lingerie."
A client recovering from deep partial-thickness burns develops chills, fever, flank
pain, and malaise. The primary health care provider makes a tentative diagnosis
of urinary tract infection. Which diagnostic tests would the nurse expect the
primary health care provider to prescribe to confirm this diagnosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Urinalysis with a urine culture and sensitivity
A primary health care provider diagnoses the client's condition as otitis media.
Which assessment finding supports that diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Redness of the eardrum
The nurse would include which instruction to the parents of a child being treated
with oral ampicillin for otitis media? - CORRECT ANSWER-Complete the entire
course of antibiotic therapy.
Which factor would the nurse consider when the parent of a 10-month-old infant
expresses frustration that this is the baby's third otitis media in 3 months? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The eustachian tube is short and horizontal.
,Which is the primary cause of otitis media in young children? - CORRECT
ANSWER-An obstructed eustachian tube
Rationale: A blocked eustachian tube impairs drainage and creates negative
pressure; when the tube opens, bacteria are pulled into the middle ear.
A client is prescribed rifampin after being exposed to active tuberculosis. Which
finding would the nurse immediately report to the health care provider? Select all
that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Small, red, pinpoint areas on the arms
A client is being admitted to a medical unit with a diagnosis of pulmonary
tuberculosis. Which type of room would the nurse assign this client? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Negative-airflow room
A client arrives at a health clinic stating, "I am here to have my tuberculin skin test
read." The nurse notes that there is a 7-mm indurated area at the injection site.
Which statement made by the nurse correctly describes this result? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"The result indicates that you are infected with the tuberculosis
organism."
A client with tuberculosis receives instructions regarding isoniazid (INH) therapy
from the assigned nurse. Which client statement indicates a misunderstanding of
the content? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I should apply sunscreen and wear sun-
protective clothing while going outside."
, Rationale: This medication is not a photosensitive medication. All the rest of the
statements are accurate.
The nurse identifies 12 mm of induration at the site of a client's tuberculin
purified protein derivative (PPD) test. Which rational would the nurse use to
explain this test? - CORRECT ANSWER-The result indicates a need for further
tests and a chest x-ray.
Rationale: The test result is positive, not negative; thus further testing is
necessary.
It is the most accurate skin test for tuberculosis (TB) because of the testing
material and the intradermal method used
Which clinical manifestations are associated with a diagnosis of tuberculosis?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Hemoptysis
Anorexia
Night sweats
Which client is at an increased risk for hospital-acquired pneumonia? Select all
that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Client who was admitted to the hospital 5 days ago for abdominal pain
Rationale: Hospital-acquired pneumonia occurs in non-intubated clients and
begins 48 hours after admission. A client admitted 5 days ago with abdominal
pain would meet the criteria and is at increased risk for hospital-acquired
pneumonia. A client admitted the previous day has not been in the hospital at
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS/ALREADY
GRADED A+
A client arrives for an influenza vaccination and reports a low-grade fever with a
cough. Which action would the nurse take next? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check the
temperature and current history.
Which intervention would the nurse perform to prevent disease transmission
when caring for a hospitalized client with influenza? - CORRECT ANSWER-Don a
mask in the room
Which nursing action will be most helpful in preventing transmission of influenza
in crowded communities? - CORRECT ANSWER-Educating about the importance
of having annual vaccinations
Which information would the nurse include when teaching about why women are
more susceptible to urinary tract infections than men? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
length of the urethra
,Which characteristic of urine changes in the presence of a urinary tract infection
(UTI)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Clarity
Which instruction would the nurse include in a health practices teaching plan for
a female client with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"Wear cotton underwear or lingerie."
A client recovering from deep partial-thickness burns develops chills, fever, flank
pain, and malaise. The primary health care provider makes a tentative diagnosis
of urinary tract infection. Which diagnostic tests would the nurse expect the
primary health care provider to prescribe to confirm this diagnosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Urinalysis with a urine culture and sensitivity
A primary health care provider diagnoses the client's condition as otitis media.
Which assessment finding supports that diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Redness of the eardrum
The nurse would include which instruction to the parents of a child being treated
with oral ampicillin for otitis media? - CORRECT ANSWER-Complete the entire
course of antibiotic therapy.
Which factor would the nurse consider when the parent of a 10-month-old infant
expresses frustration that this is the baby's third otitis media in 3 months? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The eustachian tube is short and horizontal.
,Which is the primary cause of otitis media in young children? - CORRECT
ANSWER-An obstructed eustachian tube
Rationale: A blocked eustachian tube impairs drainage and creates negative
pressure; when the tube opens, bacteria are pulled into the middle ear.
A client is prescribed rifampin after being exposed to active tuberculosis. Which
finding would the nurse immediately report to the health care provider? Select all
that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Small, red, pinpoint areas on the arms
A client is being admitted to a medical unit with a diagnosis of pulmonary
tuberculosis. Which type of room would the nurse assign this client? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Negative-airflow room
A client arrives at a health clinic stating, "I am here to have my tuberculin skin test
read." The nurse notes that there is a 7-mm indurated area at the injection site.
Which statement made by the nurse correctly describes this result? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"The result indicates that you are infected with the tuberculosis
organism."
A client with tuberculosis receives instructions regarding isoniazid (INH) therapy
from the assigned nurse. Which client statement indicates a misunderstanding of
the content? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I should apply sunscreen and wear sun-
protective clothing while going outside."
, Rationale: This medication is not a photosensitive medication. All the rest of the
statements are accurate.
The nurse identifies 12 mm of induration at the site of a client's tuberculin
purified protein derivative (PPD) test. Which rational would the nurse use to
explain this test? - CORRECT ANSWER-The result indicates a need for further
tests and a chest x-ray.
Rationale: The test result is positive, not negative; thus further testing is
necessary.
It is the most accurate skin test for tuberculosis (TB) because of the testing
material and the intradermal method used
Which clinical manifestations are associated with a diagnosis of tuberculosis?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Hemoptysis
Anorexia
Night sweats
Which client is at an increased risk for hospital-acquired pneumonia? Select all
that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Client who was admitted to the hospital 5 days ago for abdominal pain
Rationale: Hospital-acquired pneumonia occurs in non-intubated clients and
begins 48 hours after admission. A client admitted 5 days ago with abdominal
pain would meet the criteria and is at increased risk for hospital-acquired
pneumonia. A client admitted the previous day has not been in the hospital at
