NSG 3100 EXAM 2 FINAL PAPER Q&A: 2026
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QUESTIONS
◍ The nurse knows that the antigen-antibody reaction is an example
of what type of immunity?
A. Humoral
B. Cellular
C. Innate
D. Passive. Answer: A. Humoral
◍ The nurse uses what term to identify a disease-causing organism?
A. Pathogen
B. Normal flora
C. Vector
D. Microorganism. Answer: A. Pathogen
◍ The nurse is explaining to the patient why antibiotics are being
administered. The answer would be correct if the nurse stated
antibiotics are effective against which microorganism?
,A. Viruses
B. Fungi
C. Parasites
D. Bacteria. Answer: D. Bacteria
◍ The nurse anticipates correctly that what medication category
would be ordered to treat athlete's foot?
A. Antiviral
B. Antibiotic
C. Antihelminth
D. Antifungal. Answer: D. Antifungal
◍ The nurse recognizes that the stethoscope most correctly represents
which possible link in the chain of infection?
A. Source
B. Portal of exit
C. Portal of entry
D. Mode of transmission. Answer: D. Mode of transmission
◍ The nurse is teaching a group of patients about diseases that are
transmitted by ticks. Which term would the nurse use when
identifying the function of a tick in spreading disease?
,A. Vectors
B. Bacteria
C. Viruses
D. Fungi. Answer: A. Vectors
◍ What response would the nurse provide to correctly identify the
most effective method to prevent hospital-acquired infections?
A. Use of sterile technique
B. Isolation protocols
C. Antibiotic use
D. Handwashing. Answer: D. Handwashing
◍ The nurse correctly identifies which patient as having the greatest
risk for infection?
A. An 80-year-old male with an enlarged prostate
B. A 24-year-old female long-distance runner
C. A 50-year-old obese male
D. A 40-year-old sexually active female. Answer: A. An 80-year-old
male with an enlarged prostate
◍ The nurse understands that which set of vital signs most likely
indicates infection?
, A. T: 98.6 °F (37.0 °C), P: 75 beats/min, R: 18 breaths/min, BP
120/80 mm Hg
B. T: 99 °F (37.2 °C), P: 80 beats/min, R: 18 breaths/min, BP: 110/70
mm Hg
C. T: 100.5 °F (38 °C), P: 96 beats/min, R: 22 breaths/min, BP:
150/100 mm Hg
D. T: 98.9 °F (37.1 °C), P: 66 beats/min, R: 18 breaths/min, BP: 98/62
mm Hg. Answer: C. T: 100.5 °F (38 °C), P: 96 beats/min, R: 22
breaths/min, BP: 150/100 mm Hg
◍ A patient admitted after abdominal surgery has a nursing diagnosis
of risk for infection. The nurse identifies which goal to be most
appropriate?
A. Patient will ambulate length of hallway this shift.
B. Patient will consume 20% of meals by the end of the week.
C. Patient's incision will be without signs or symptoms of infection at
discharge.
D. Patient will verbalize need to stop antibiotics medication when
symptom free.. Answer: C. Patient's incision will be without signs or
symptoms of infection at discharge.
◍ The nurse is caring for a patient who is comatose. When
preforming oral hygiene, which interval is most appropriate?
A. Every shift
B. Twice daily
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QUESTIONS
◍ The nurse knows that the antigen-antibody reaction is an example
of what type of immunity?
A. Humoral
B. Cellular
C. Innate
D. Passive. Answer: A. Humoral
◍ The nurse uses what term to identify a disease-causing organism?
A. Pathogen
B. Normal flora
C. Vector
D. Microorganism. Answer: A. Pathogen
◍ The nurse is explaining to the patient why antibiotics are being
administered. The answer would be correct if the nurse stated
antibiotics are effective against which microorganism?
,A. Viruses
B. Fungi
C. Parasites
D. Bacteria. Answer: D. Bacteria
◍ The nurse anticipates correctly that what medication category
would be ordered to treat athlete's foot?
A. Antiviral
B. Antibiotic
C. Antihelminth
D. Antifungal. Answer: D. Antifungal
◍ The nurse recognizes that the stethoscope most correctly represents
which possible link in the chain of infection?
A. Source
B. Portal of exit
C. Portal of entry
D. Mode of transmission. Answer: D. Mode of transmission
◍ The nurse is teaching a group of patients about diseases that are
transmitted by ticks. Which term would the nurse use when
identifying the function of a tick in spreading disease?
,A. Vectors
B. Bacteria
C. Viruses
D. Fungi. Answer: A. Vectors
◍ What response would the nurse provide to correctly identify the
most effective method to prevent hospital-acquired infections?
A. Use of sterile technique
B. Isolation protocols
C. Antibiotic use
D. Handwashing. Answer: D. Handwashing
◍ The nurse correctly identifies which patient as having the greatest
risk for infection?
A. An 80-year-old male with an enlarged prostate
B. A 24-year-old female long-distance runner
C. A 50-year-old obese male
D. A 40-year-old sexually active female. Answer: A. An 80-year-old
male with an enlarged prostate
◍ The nurse understands that which set of vital signs most likely
indicates infection?
, A. T: 98.6 °F (37.0 °C), P: 75 beats/min, R: 18 breaths/min, BP
120/80 mm Hg
B. T: 99 °F (37.2 °C), P: 80 beats/min, R: 18 breaths/min, BP: 110/70
mm Hg
C. T: 100.5 °F (38 °C), P: 96 beats/min, R: 22 breaths/min, BP:
150/100 mm Hg
D. T: 98.9 °F (37.1 °C), P: 66 beats/min, R: 18 breaths/min, BP: 98/62
mm Hg. Answer: C. T: 100.5 °F (38 °C), P: 96 beats/min, R: 22
breaths/min, BP: 150/100 mm Hg
◍ A patient admitted after abdominal surgery has a nursing diagnosis
of risk for infection. The nurse identifies which goal to be most
appropriate?
A. Patient will ambulate length of hallway this shift.
B. Patient will consume 20% of meals by the end of the week.
C. Patient's incision will be without signs or symptoms of infection at
discharge.
D. Patient will verbalize need to stop antibiotics medication when
symptom free.. Answer: C. Patient's incision will be without signs or
symptoms of infection at discharge.
◍ The nurse is caring for a patient who is comatose. When
preforming oral hygiene, which interval is most appropriate?
A. Every shift
B. Twice daily
