NUR 242 EXAM #2 QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT
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UPDATE 2026
The nurse discovers a patient on the floor. The patient
states that he fell out of bed. The nurse assesses the
patient and finds no apparent changes in the previous
assessment. The nurse assists the patient back to bed.
Which action should the nurse take next?
-notify the health care provider
-do nothing, no harm has occurred
-notify the family
-complete an incident report - correct answer-
-notify the health care provider
The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient
will the nurse see first?
-A patient with Hepatitis B in standard precautions
-A patient with Clostridium difficile in droplet precautions
, -A patient with tuberculosis in airborne precautions
-A patient with a lung transplant in protective
environment precautions - correct answer- -A
patient with a lung transplant in protective environment
precautions
The nurse is caring for a patient on contact precautions.
Which action will be most appropriate to prevent the
spread of disease?
-place the patient in a room with negative airflow
-transport the patient safely and quickly when going to
the radiology department
-wear a gown, gloves, face mask, and goggles for
interactions with the patient
-use a dedicated blood pressure cuff that stays in the
room and is used for that patient only - correct
answer- -use a dedicated blood pressure cuff that
stays in the room and is used for that patient only
The nurse is caring for a patient who becomes nauseated
and vomits without warning. The nurse has contaminated
hands. Which action is best for the nurse to take next?
WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS; VERIFIED; LATEST
UPDATE 2026
The nurse discovers a patient on the floor. The patient
states that he fell out of bed. The nurse assesses the
patient and finds no apparent changes in the previous
assessment. The nurse assists the patient back to bed.
Which action should the nurse take next?
-notify the health care provider
-do nothing, no harm has occurred
-notify the family
-complete an incident report - correct answer-
-notify the health care provider
The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient
will the nurse see first?
-A patient with Hepatitis B in standard precautions
-A patient with Clostridium difficile in droplet precautions
, -A patient with tuberculosis in airborne precautions
-A patient with a lung transplant in protective
environment precautions - correct answer- -A
patient with a lung transplant in protective environment
precautions
The nurse is caring for a patient on contact precautions.
Which action will be most appropriate to prevent the
spread of disease?
-place the patient in a room with negative airflow
-transport the patient safely and quickly when going to
the radiology department
-wear a gown, gloves, face mask, and goggles for
interactions with the patient
-use a dedicated blood pressure cuff that stays in the
room and is used for that patient only - correct
answer- -use a dedicated blood pressure cuff that
stays in the room and is used for that patient only
The nurse is caring for a patient who becomes nauseated
and vomits without warning. The nurse has contaminated
hands. Which action is best for the nurse to take next?
