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PN 1006 Final Exam 2026-2027 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
Question 1
The nurse is caring for a patient with a small chronic pressure ulcer on the ankle. Which task
can be assigned to the health care assistant?
A) Cleanse the ulcer with antiseptic solution
B) Apply topical ointment
C) Reposition the patient at least every 2 hours ✅
D) Assess for infection
Rationale: Repositioning reduces pressure on vulnerable areas and prevents further ulcer
development. Assessment and medication administration are nursing responsibilities.
Question 2
Which patient is at greatest risk for developing a pressure ulcer?
A) Diabetic patient with well-controlled blood sugars
B) Elderly patient with mobility issues ✅
C) Patient receiving physiotherapy after knee replacement
D) Ambulatory middle-aged woman with lupus undergoing back surgery
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Rationale: Limited mobility is the primary risk factor for pressure ulcer development.
Question 3
Which assessment data supports the identification of a stage 3 pressure ulcer?
A) Redness of the skin only
B) Skin intact but painful
C) Full-thickness skin loss from the surface down to the fascia ✅
D) Ulcer involving bone
Rationale: Stage 3 ulcers involve full-thickness loss of skin and may expose subcutaneous tissue
but not bone or muscle.
Question 4
The nurse is caring for four patients at risk for impaired skin integrity. Which patient requires
the most frequent assessment and possible intervention?
A) College football player with bilateral long leg casts
B) Elderly female ambulating after hip replacement
C) School-age child recovering from tonsillectomy
D) Malnourished, homeless patient with nasogastric tube who is bedridden ✅
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Rationale: Multiple risk factors (immobility, malnutrition, medical devices) necessitate closer
monitoring.
Question 5
An older adult takes three different medications daily and has difficulty remembering doses.
Which strategy is safest to help maintain independence?
A) Have a neighbor give all medications once daily
B) Take medications out of bottles and place them in a pill organizer
C) Place different colored tape on each pill bottle to differentiate medications ✅
D) Ask the patient how they want to identify each medication
Rationale: Visual cues such as colored tape help prevent errors while promoting patient
independence.
Question 6
Which schedule achieves a therapeutic level for a medication prescribed four times a day?
A) 8 am, 10 am, 2 pm, 8 pm
B) 10 am, 2 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm
C) 10 am, noon, 4 pm, 6 pm
D) 8 am, 2 pm, 8 pm, 2 am ✅
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Rationale: Doses should be evenly spaced over 24 hours to maintain a therapeutic level.
Question 7
The nurse is having difficulty reading a medication order. What is the best action?
A) Administer the medication anyway
B) Ask another nurse to interpret
C) Clarify the order with the prescribing physician ✅
D) Skip the medication
Rationale: Clarifying unclear orders prevents medication errors and ensures patient safety.
Question 8
A prescription reads: “Aspirin 325 mg, 2 tablets orally for pain.” What should the nurse do?
A) Administer immediately
B) Clarify the frequency—PRN or standing ✅
C) Call the pharmacist for dosage adjustment
D) Ask the patient if they want it
Rationale: Clarifying frequency ensures the medication is administered safely and correctly.
PN 1006 Final Exam 2026-2027 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
Question 1
The nurse is caring for a patient with a small chronic pressure ulcer on the ankle. Which task
can be assigned to the health care assistant?
A) Cleanse the ulcer with antiseptic solution
B) Apply topical ointment
C) Reposition the patient at least every 2 hours ✅
D) Assess for infection
Rationale: Repositioning reduces pressure on vulnerable areas and prevents further ulcer
development. Assessment and medication administration are nursing responsibilities.
Question 2
Which patient is at greatest risk for developing a pressure ulcer?
A) Diabetic patient with well-controlled blood sugars
B) Elderly patient with mobility issues ✅
C) Patient receiving physiotherapy after knee replacement
D) Ambulatory middle-aged woman with lupus undergoing back surgery
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Rationale: Limited mobility is the primary risk factor for pressure ulcer development.
Question 3
Which assessment data supports the identification of a stage 3 pressure ulcer?
A) Redness of the skin only
B) Skin intact but painful
C) Full-thickness skin loss from the surface down to the fascia ✅
D) Ulcer involving bone
Rationale: Stage 3 ulcers involve full-thickness loss of skin and may expose subcutaneous tissue
but not bone or muscle.
Question 4
The nurse is caring for four patients at risk for impaired skin integrity. Which patient requires
the most frequent assessment and possible intervention?
A) College football player with bilateral long leg casts
B) Elderly female ambulating after hip replacement
C) School-age child recovering from tonsillectomy
D) Malnourished, homeless patient with nasogastric tube who is bedridden ✅
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Rationale: Multiple risk factors (immobility, malnutrition, medical devices) necessitate closer
monitoring.
Question 5
An older adult takes three different medications daily and has difficulty remembering doses.
Which strategy is safest to help maintain independence?
A) Have a neighbor give all medications once daily
B) Take medications out of bottles and place them in a pill organizer
C) Place different colored tape on each pill bottle to differentiate medications ✅
D) Ask the patient how they want to identify each medication
Rationale: Visual cues such as colored tape help prevent errors while promoting patient
independence.
Question 6
Which schedule achieves a therapeutic level for a medication prescribed four times a day?
A) 8 am, 10 am, 2 pm, 8 pm
B) 10 am, 2 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm
C) 10 am, noon, 4 pm, 6 pm
D) 8 am, 2 pm, 8 pm, 2 am ✅
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Rationale: Doses should be evenly spaced over 24 hours to maintain a therapeutic level.
Question 7
The nurse is having difficulty reading a medication order. What is the best action?
A) Administer the medication anyway
B) Ask another nurse to interpret
C) Clarify the order with the prescribing physician ✅
D) Skip the medication
Rationale: Clarifying unclear orders prevents medication errors and ensures patient safety.
Question 8
A prescription reads: “Aspirin 325 mg, 2 tablets orally for pain.” What should the nurse do?
A) Administer immediately
B) Clarify the frequency—PRN or standing ✅
C) Call the pharmacist for dosage adjustment
D) Ask the patient if they want it
Rationale: Clarifying frequency ensures the medication is administered safely and correctly.
