ESSENTIALS FOR NURSING PRACTICE
MIDTERM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉Infection control considerations in older adults. Answer: Fewer
tears to flush debris from eye, decrease in lysosomes, decreased
blink reflex leading to dryness.
Drying of oral mucosa, recession and weakening of gingival tissue.
Increased chest diameter and rigidity, weakened cough, decreased
ability to cough and swallow decreased elastic tissue surrounding
alveoli.
decreased production of digestive juices and reduction in intestinal
mobility affecting removal of pathogens.
Thinning in dermal and epidermal layers.
Decreased production of T and B lymphocytes causing reduced
immunity.
◉Airborne precautions. Answer: Private room, negative pressure
airflow, mask or respiratory protective device, n95 respirator
◉Droplet precautions. Answer: Private room or cohort patients,
mask or respirator.
, ◉contact precautions. Answer: private room, clean gloves, gown,
◉Ways to break the chain of infection. Answer: Control or eliminate
the infectious agent: clean,
disinfect, and sterilize contaminated objects.
Control or eliminate the reservoir: remove sources
of body fluids, drainage (dressings), or solutions
that harbor microorganisms; discard disposable
articles contaminated with infectious material.
Control the portals of exit: avoid talking, sneezing,
or coughing directly over a wound or sterile
dressing field; teach patient to protect others; and
handle all body fluids carefully (hand hygiene and
use of gloves)
Control the transmission: disinfect equipment,
provide a personal set of equipment for patients,
do notshake linens or allow them to come in contact with the
uniform, and perform hand hygiene
MIDTERM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉Infection control considerations in older adults. Answer: Fewer
tears to flush debris from eye, decrease in lysosomes, decreased
blink reflex leading to dryness.
Drying of oral mucosa, recession and weakening of gingival tissue.
Increased chest diameter and rigidity, weakened cough, decreased
ability to cough and swallow decreased elastic tissue surrounding
alveoli.
decreased production of digestive juices and reduction in intestinal
mobility affecting removal of pathogens.
Thinning in dermal and epidermal layers.
Decreased production of T and B lymphocytes causing reduced
immunity.
◉Airborne precautions. Answer: Private room, negative pressure
airflow, mask or respiratory protective device, n95 respirator
◉Droplet precautions. Answer: Private room or cohort patients,
mask or respirator.
, ◉contact precautions. Answer: private room, clean gloves, gown,
◉Ways to break the chain of infection. Answer: Control or eliminate
the infectious agent: clean,
disinfect, and sterilize contaminated objects.
Control or eliminate the reservoir: remove sources
of body fluids, drainage (dressings), or solutions
that harbor microorganisms; discard disposable
articles contaminated with infectious material.
Control the portals of exit: avoid talking, sneezing,
or coughing directly over a wound or sterile
dressing field; teach patient to protect others; and
handle all body fluids carefully (hand hygiene and
use of gloves)
Control the transmission: disinfect equipment,
provide a personal set of equipment for patients,
do notshake linens or allow them to come in contact with the
uniform, and perform hand hygiene
