CJE Benchmark Exam 2/ NURS 3251
CJE PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS | BRAND
NEW!
What signs and symptoms does the nurse anticipate to find in a patient
diagnosed with tuberculosis? Select all that apply.
A. Lethargy
B. Dyspnea
C. Weight gain
D. Night sweats
E. Low-grade fever
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
Which virus is a strain of the bird flu?
A. H1N7
B. H1N1
C. H1N5
D. H5N1
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."
,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.
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
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."
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.
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
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
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."
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.
Which nursing interventions are focused on preventing the spread of severe
acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) caused by coronaviruses? Select all that
apply.
A. Using strict airborne isolation techniques
B. Handwashing before and after all patient care
C. Disinfecting contaminated surfaces and equipment
D. Using Contact Precautions with people suspected to have SARS
E. Reporting the occurrence to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)
The nurse has been instructed to administer tuberculosis (TB) medication to a
patient who has been noncompliant by directly observed therapy. Which
statement by the nurse will assist the patient in understanding this therapy?
A. "You must swallow your pills in front of me."
B. "It is necessary for you to call me right after you take your medications."
C. "I will check your pill bottles every day to make sure you are taking your
medications."
D. "I will meet you at the pharmacy to make sure you are picking up the correct
prescriptions."
, What recommendations will the nurse make for a patient and his or her family
about the prevention of pneumonia? Select all that apply.
A. Get plenty of exercise.
B. Avoid indoor pollutants.
C. Eat a healthy, balanced diet.
D. Drink at least 1 L of fluid a day.
E. Avoid crowded areas during flu season and holidays.
Which pathological findings associated with pneumonia result in an increased
respiratory rate and dyspnea? Select all that apply.
A. Pain
B. Anxiety
C. Alveolar consolidation
D. Stimulation of J receptors
E. Pulmonary capillary shunting
What could be the possible diagnosis for a patient who presents with pain in the
throat, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the throat, and difficulty in opening the
mouth?
A. Tonsillitis
B. Pharyngitis
C. Peritonsillar abscess
D. Retropharyngeal abscess
Incentive spirometry for the treatment of pneumonia has which outcome
objective?
A. Reduced sputum production and increased cough
B. Reduced crackles and wheezes and improved oxygenation
C. Improved expiratory air flow and increased respiratory effort
D. Increased inspiratory muscle action and decreased atelectasis
A patient with suspected initial infection of tuberculosis (TB) is admitted to the
respiratory intensive care unit (ICU). The nurse caring for the patient reviews the
patient's recent chest x-ray. Where on the patient's chest x-ray will the nurse
most likely find evidence of the patient's infection? Select all that apply.
A. Left lower lobe
B. Left upper lobe
C. Right lower lobe
D. Right upper lobe
E. Right middle lobe
CJE PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS | BRAND
NEW!
What signs and symptoms does the nurse anticipate to find in a patient
diagnosed with tuberculosis? Select all that apply.
A. Lethargy
B. Dyspnea
C. Weight gain
D. Night sweats
E. Low-grade fever
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
Which virus is a strain of the bird flu?
A. H1N7
B. H1N1
C. H1N5
D. H5N1
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."
,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.
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
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."
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.
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
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
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."
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.
Which nursing interventions are focused on preventing the spread of severe
acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) caused by coronaviruses? Select all that
apply.
A. Using strict airborne isolation techniques
B. Handwashing before and after all patient care
C. Disinfecting contaminated surfaces and equipment
D. Using Contact Precautions with people suspected to have SARS
E. Reporting the occurrence to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)
The nurse has been instructed to administer tuberculosis (TB) medication to a
patient who has been noncompliant by directly observed therapy. Which
statement by the nurse will assist the patient in understanding this therapy?
A. "You must swallow your pills in front of me."
B. "It is necessary for you to call me right after you take your medications."
C. "I will check your pill bottles every day to make sure you are taking your
medications."
D. "I will meet you at the pharmacy to make sure you are picking up the correct
prescriptions."
, What recommendations will the nurse make for a patient and his or her family
about the prevention of pneumonia? Select all that apply.
A. Get plenty of exercise.
B. Avoid indoor pollutants.
C. Eat a healthy, balanced diet.
D. Drink at least 1 L of fluid a day.
E. Avoid crowded areas during flu season and holidays.
Which pathological findings associated with pneumonia result in an increased
respiratory rate and dyspnea? Select all that apply.
A. Pain
B. Anxiety
C. Alveolar consolidation
D. Stimulation of J receptors
E. Pulmonary capillary shunting
What could be the possible diagnosis for a patient who presents with pain in the
throat, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the throat, and difficulty in opening the
mouth?
A. Tonsillitis
B. Pharyngitis
C. Peritonsillar abscess
D. Retropharyngeal abscess
Incentive spirometry for the treatment of pneumonia has which outcome
objective?
A. Reduced sputum production and increased cough
B. Reduced crackles and wheezes and improved oxygenation
C. Improved expiratory air flow and increased respiratory effort
D. Increased inspiratory muscle action and decreased atelectasis
A patient with suspected initial infection of tuberculosis (TB) is admitted to the
respiratory intensive care unit (ICU). The nurse caring for the patient reviews the
patient's recent chest x-ray. Where on the patient's chest x-ray will the nurse
most likely find evidence of the patient's infection? Select all that apply.
A. Left lower lobe
B. Left upper lobe
C. Right lower lobe
D. Right upper lobe
E. Right middle lobe
