• NUR 445 EXAM 09/20/2026
NUR 445 EXAM 1 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+/ARIZONA COLLEGE
OF NURSING
A nurse cares for a client with burn injuries during the resuscitation phase. Which actions are priorities during this
phase? (Select all that apply.)
A. Administer analgesics.
B. Prevent wound infections.
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C. Provide fluid replacement.
D. Decrease core temperature.
E. Initiate physical therapy. - Correct Answer :ANS: A, B, C
Rationale: Nursing priorities during the resuscitation phase include securing the airway, supporting circulation
and organ perfusion by fluid replacement, keeping the client comfortable with analgesics, preventing infection
through careful wound care, maintaining body temperature, and providing emotional support. Physical therapy
is inappropriate during the resuscitation phase but may be initiated after the client has been stabilized.
What information should be included in an informational program to be presented on burn prevention to a
senior citizens group? (Select all that apply.)
A. Do not smoke in bed or when sleepy
B. Wear well-fitted clothing when cooking or when grilling outdoors
C. Establish a meeting place for all family members outside of the home in case of a fire
D. Establish a plan for exiting each room of your home in the case of a fire
E. Have a fire extinguisher readily available in the kitchen - Correct Answer :ANS: A, B, E
prevention of Burns includes not smoking in bed or when sleepy, not wearing loose-fitting clothing (e.g.,
bathrobes, nightgowns, pajamas) when cooking or around an open heat source and installing a portable hand
fire extinguisher in the kitchen. The remaining options are related to safely evacuating a home in case of a fire.
The client sustained a hot grease burn to the right hand and calls the emergency room for advice. Which
information should the nurse provide to the client?
A. Apply an ice pack to the right hand.
B. Place the hand in cool water.
C. Be sure to rupture any blister formation.
D. Go immediately to the doctor's office - Correct Answer :ANS: B. Place the hand in cool water.
Rationale: Cool water gives immediate and striking relief from pain and limits local tissue edema and damage.
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A child's arm is burned from accidentally spilling boiling water on it and the parent calls the clinic. The nearest ED
is an hour away. Which instructions would be appropriate to give the parent? (Select all that apply)
A. Apply antibiotic ointment to any open skin
B. Briefly soak the arm with cool water
C. Cover the area with a clean dry cloth
D. Place ice on the arm to relieve pain
E. Remove clothing if not stuck to skin around the burn - Correct Answer :ANS: B, C, E
A nurse is caring for a client who has a superficial partial thickness burn. Which of the following is an appropriate
action for the nurse to take?
A. Administer an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride.
B. Apply cool, wet compresses to the affected area.
C. Clean the affected area using a soft-bristle brush.
D. Administer morphine sulfate. - Correct Answer :ANS: B. Apply cool, wet compresses to the affected area.
How is HIV transmitted? (Select all that apply)
A. Saliva
B. Breast milk
C. Semen
D. Urine
E. Blood
F. Vaginal fluids
G. Sweat - Correct Answer :ANS: B, C, E, F
What is the leading cause of death in people with AIDS?
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A. Kaposi Sarcoma
B. Malnutrition
C. Infection
D. Encephalopathy - Correct Answer :ANS: C. Infection
A nurse is assessing a client for HIV. Which of the following are risk factors associated with this virus? (Select all
that apply.)
A. Perinatal exposure
B. Pregnancy
C. Monogamous sex partner
D. Older adult woman
E. Occupational exposure - Correct Answer :ANS: A, D, E
Rationale: Perinatal exposure is a risk factor associated with HIV. Women who are pregnant should take
cautionary measures to prevent HIV exposure. Being an older adult woman is a risk factor associated with HIV
virus due to vaginal dryness and thinning of the vaginal wall. Occupational exposure, such as being a health care
worker, is a risk factor associated with the HIV virus.
Which of the following are subscales on the Braden Scale for predicting pressure ulcers? (Select all that apply.)
A. Nutrition
B. Moisture
C. Mobility
D. Age
E. BMI - Correct Answer :ANS: A, B, C
Rationale: The six subscales of the Braden Scale are sensory perception, activity, mobility, moisture, friction and
shear, and nutrition.
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NUR 445 EXAM 1 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+/ARIZONA COLLEGE
OF NURSING
A nurse cares for a client with burn injuries during the resuscitation phase. Which actions are priorities during this
phase? (Select all that apply.)
A. Administer analgesics.
B. Prevent wound infections.
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C. Provide fluid replacement.
D. Decrease core temperature.
E. Initiate physical therapy. - Correct Answer :ANS: A, B, C
Rationale: Nursing priorities during the resuscitation phase include securing the airway, supporting circulation
and organ perfusion by fluid replacement, keeping the client comfortable with analgesics, preventing infection
through careful wound care, maintaining body temperature, and providing emotional support. Physical therapy
is inappropriate during the resuscitation phase but may be initiated after the client has been stabilized.
What information should be included in an informational program to be presented on burn prevention to a
senior citizens group? (Select all that apply.)
A. Do not smoke in bed or when sleepy
B. Wear well-fitted clothing when cooking or when grilling outdoors
C. Establish a meeting place for all family members outside of the home in case of a fire
D. Establish a plan for exiting each room of your home in the case of a fire
E. Have a fire extinguisher readily available in the kitchen - Correct Answer :ANS: A, B, E
prevention of Burns includes not smoking in bed or when sleepy, not wearing loose-fitting clothing (e.g.,
bathrobes, nightgowns, pajamas) when cooking or around an open heat source and installing a portable hand
fire extinguisher in the kitchen. The remaining options are related to safely evacuating a home in case of a fire.
The client sustained a hot grease burn to the right hand and calls the emergency room for advice. Which
information should the nurse provide to the client?
A. Apply an ice pack to the right hand.
B. Place the hand in cool water.
C. Be sure to rupture any blister formation.
D. Go immediately to the doctor's office - Correct Answer :ANS: B. Place the hand in cool water.
Rationale: Cool water gives immediate and striking relief from pain and limits local tissue edema and damage.
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A child's arm is burned from accidentally spilling boiling water on it and the parent calls the clinic. The nearest ED
is an hour away. Which instructions would be appropriate to give the parent? (Select all that apply)
A. Apply antibiotic ointment to any open skin
B. Briefly soak the arm with cool water
C. Cover the area with a clean dry cloth
D. Place ice on the arm to relieve pain
E. Remove clothing if not stuck to skin around the burn - Correct Answer :ANS: B, C, E
A nurse is caring for a client who has a superficial partial thickness burn. Which of the following is an appropriate
action for the nurse to take?
A. Administer an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride.
B. Apply cool, wet compresses to the affected area.
C. Clean the affected area using a soft-bristle brush.
D. Administer morphine sulfate. - Correct Answer :ANS: B. Apply cool, wet compresses to the affected area.
How is HIV transmitted? (Select all that apply)
A. Saliva
B. Breast milk
C. Semen
D. Urine
E. Blood
F. Vaginal fluids
G. Sweat - Correct Answer :ANS: B, C, E, F
What is the leading cause of death in people with AIDS?
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A. Kaposi Sarcoma
B. Malnutrition
C. Infection
D. Encephalopathy - Correct Answer :ANS: C. Infection
A nurse is assessing a client for HIV. Which of the following are risk factors associated with this virus? (Select all
that apply.)
A. Perinatal exposure
B. Pregnancy
C. Monogamous sex partner
D. Older adult woman
E. Occupational exposure - Correct Answer :ANS: A, D, E
Rationale: Perinatal exposure is a risk factor associated with HIV. Women who are pregnant should take
cautionary measures to prevent HIV exposure. Being an older adult woman is a risk factor associated with HIV
virus due to vaginal dryness and thinning of the vaginal wall. Occupational exposure, such as being a health care
worker, is a risk factor associated with the HIV virus.
Which of the following are subscales on the Braden Scale for predicting pressure ulcers? (Select all that apply.)
A. Nutrition
B. Moisture
C. Mobility
D. Age
E. BMI - Correct Answer :ANS: A, B, C
Rationale: The six subscales of the Braden Scale are sensory perception, activity, mobility, moisture, friction and
shear, and nutrition.
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