NSG 3100 Exam with Questions and
Correct Answers
the nurse is caring for a patient who has a blood pressure of 184/110. an hour after
administering an antihypertensive med, the nurse returns to recheck the BP, only to find the
patient in the chair pale, sweaty, feeling faint. which is the expected explanation for the
nurse's observation?
a- the BP is 184/110; medication has no effect
b- the BP is 118/76; the sudden drop has caused the signs
c- the BP is 174/96; the medication has made the patient sick
d- the BP is 13-/82; the symptoms are from another cause - ANS b
it is 6am and the UAP reports to the nurse that the patient has a temp of 96.7F tympanic.
Which factor explains the reading?
a- the pts room is cold
b- the pt was drinking cold water
c- the pt is exhibiting a normal circadian rhythm
d- the patient just completed a warm shower - ANS c
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with MRSA located in her
incision. what transmission based precautions will the nurse implement for the patient?
a- private room
b- private, negative airflow room
c- mask worn by the staff when entering the room
d- mask worn by the staff and the patient when leaving the patients room - ANS a
, A new patient is admitted to a medical unit with Clostridium difficile. Which type of
precautions or isolation does the nurse know is appropriate for this patient?
a. Airborne precautions
b. Droplet precautions
c. Contact precautions
d. Protective isolation - ANS c
in which situations does the nurse wear clean gloves as a part of standard precautions.
(select all that apply)
a- in the care of a patient diagnosed with an infectious process
b- when the patient is diaphoretic
c- during perineal care of each individual under treatment in the facility
d- in the presence of urine or stool
e- when taking the patients blood pressure - ANS a, c, d
the nurse is providing patient education on infection prevention. Which definition of
an infection does the nurse use as a teaching point?
a- an illness resulting from living in an unclean environment
b- a result of lack of knowledge about food preparation
c- a disease resulting from pathogens in or on the body
d- an acute or chronic illness resulting from traumatic injury - ANS c
the nurse is caring for a patient who had abdominal surgery and has developed an infection in
the wound while hospitalized. which agent is most likely the cause of the infection?
a- virus
b- bacterium
c- fungus
d- spore - ANS b
Correct Answers
the nurse is caring for a patient who has a blood pressure of 184/110. an hour after
administering an antihypertensive med, the nurse returns to recheck the BP, only to find the
patient in the chair pale, sweaty, feeling faint. which is the expected explanation for the
nurse's observation?
a- the BP is 184/110; medication has no effect
b- the BP is 118/76; the sudden drop has caused the signs
c- the BP is 174/96; the medication has made the patient sick
d- the BP is 13-/82; the symptoms are from another cause - ANS b
it is 6am and the UAP reports to the nurse that the patient has a temp of 96.7F tympanic.
Which factor explains the reading?
a- the pts room is cold
b- the pt was drinking cold water
c- the pt is exhibiting a normal circadian rhythm
d- the patient just completed a warm shower - ANS c
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with MRSA located in her
incision. what transmission based precautions will the nurse implement for the patient?
a- private room
b- private, negative airflow room
c- mask worn by the staff when entering the room
d- mask worn by the staff and the patient when leaving the patients room - ANS a
, A new patient is admitted to a medical unit with Clostridium difficile. Which type of
precautions or isolation does the nurse know is appropriate for this patient?
a. Airborne precautions
b. Droplet precautions
c. Contact precautions
d. Protective isolation - ANS c
in which situations does the nurse wear clean gloves as a part of standard precautions.
(select all that apply)
a- in the care of a patient diagnosed with an infectious process
b- when the patient is diaphoretic
c- during perineal care of each individual under treatment in the facility
d- in the presence of urine or stool
e- when taking the patients blood pressure - ANS a, c, d
the nurse is providing patient education on infection prevention. Which definition of
an infection does the nurse use as a teaching point?
a- an illness resulting from living in an unclean environment
b- a result of lack of knowledge about food preparation
c- a disease resulting from pathogens in or on the body
d- an acute or chronic illness resulting from traumatic injury - ANS c
the nurse is caring for a patient who had abdominal surgery and has developed an infection in
the wound while hospitalized. which agent is most likely the cause of the infection?
a- virus
b- bacterium
c- fungus
d- spore - ANS b
