EXAM SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a newly
admitted client. Which of the following actions places the client at an
increased risk for contracting hepatitis B?
A. Residing in an institutional setting
B. Engaging in unprotected sexual intercourse
C. Working with hazardous chemical waste materials
D. Traveling to a foreign country. Answer: B -- A client who engages
in unprotected sexual intercourse is at an increased risk because
hepatitis B is transmitted by sexual contact.
◉ A nurse is planning an education program for a group of high
school teachers who will be taking students on a hike. Which of the
following information should the nurse include regarding Lyme
disease?
A. "If bitten by a tick, you should be tested immediately."
B. "If you have a tick embedded in your skin, apply a lit match to
remove it."
C. "You should wear dark-colored clothing to deter ticks from biting."
, D. "If you develop pain and stiffness in your joints, you should see
your doctor.". Answer: D -- The nurse should inform the group that
manifestations of stage 1 Lyme disease include influenza-like
manifestations, a "bull's-eye" rash, muscle and joint pain, and
stiffness. The nurse should instruct the group to report these
findings to a provider.
- Wear light colors
- gently remove ticks with tweezers
- The nurse should instruct the group to be tested for Lyme disease 4
to 6 weeks after being bitten by a tick because earlier testing is not
reliable.
◉ A nurse is planning an education program about testicular cancer
for a group of male adolescents. Which of the following information
should the nurse include?
A. Testicular cancer is more common in males who are older than
65.
B. Examine the testicles immediately after showering.
C. With early treatment, the survival rate is 50%.
D. Schedule an annual ultrasound to screen for testicular cancer..
Answer: B -- The client should perform a testicular self-examination
on a monthly basis by examining the testicles after a bath or shower
to allow for easier palpation.
- Males who are between the ages of 15 to 39 have an increased risk
for developing testicular cancer.