NURS 316 FINAL EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
A nurse is educating a group of preteens about viruses that
potentially cause cancer. Which types of cancer will the nurse
mention can be caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) and
prevented by the HPV 9-valent vaccine? Select all that apply.
a) dermatological warts
b) lung cancer
c) anal cancer
d) oropharyngeal cancer
e) cervical cancer
C, D, E
A client asks the nurse what happens when a pathogen enters the
body. Select the best response.
a) Pathogens that enter the intestinal mucosa can cause diseases in
the lungs or liver.
b) Pathogens that enter through disrupting the skin are entering by
direct contact.
c) Pathogens all enter the body through inhalation.
d) Pathogens that enter the body through the intestinal tract will
always lead to infection.
A
A client tells the health care provider he has heard several myths
about viruses. The most appropriate information for the nurse to
provide would be:
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QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
a) "Viruses are capable of replicating outside of a living cell."
b) "Viruses kill cells they come in contact with immediately."
c) "Viruses do not require a host cell to replicate."
d) "Viruses can produce symptoms of disease months to years
later."
D
A client is in the intensive care unit with sepsis and is diagnosed
with invasive aspergillosis. The client has not improved despite
typical antifungal medications. Which new antifungal agent is likely
to be prescribed because it inhibits the synthesis of a fungal cell wall
polysaccharide found in many fungi?
a) diflucan
b) indinavir
c) nystatin
d) caspofungin
D
Which best describes the structure of a virus?
a) Possesses both a cell wall and a cell membrane
b) Has a helical cell wall
c) Consists of a capsid that surrounds a nucleic acid core
d) A small prokaryote that lacks a cell wall
C
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, NURS 316 FINAL EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
A clinic health care provider has noticed an increase in the number
of clients getting tested for Lyme disease. In addition to blood
testing, what other manifestations will clients diagnosed with Lyme
disease display? Select all that apply.
a) "bull's eye" red rash
b) nosebleeds
c) joint pain and swelling
d) headaches
e) diarrhea
A, C, D
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about health promotion
activities and lifestyle changes. A client tells the nurse he has
smoked two packs of cigarettes a day for the last 4 years and has
been told he is at risk for developing respiratory infections. The best
response would be:
a) "Smoking will destroy any inhalation-acquired diseases."
b) "Smoking can increase the risk of inhalation-acquired diseases."
c) "Smoking will not increase the risk of inhalation-acquired
diseases."
d) "You can decrease your risk by only smoking one pack per day."
B
A client with otitis media is ordered to receive amoxicillin. The
client questions the nurse on how the drug works. Which statement
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, NURS 316 FINAL EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
describes how penicillin works?
a) This drug causes the interference with normal cell metabolism.
b) This drug causes interference with a specific step in bacterial cell
wall synthesis.
c) This drug causes the inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis.
d) This drug causes the interruption of nucleic acid synthesis.
B
An adolescent is diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus. What
information should the nurse provide to the parents? Select all that
apply.
a) The Epstein-Barr virus can be treated with antibiotics.
b) Epstein-Barr virus can be spread by saliva.
c) Epstein-Barr virus can cause infectious mononucleosis.
d) The treatment of the Epstein-Barr virus is bed rest lasting several
months.
e) The Epstein-Barr virus invades and replicates within the salivary
glands.
B, C, E
A client in the second trimester of pregnancy arrives for the first
prenatal visit and admits that she and her partner traveled to South
America where they went on a rain forest excursion when she was 4
weeks' pregnant. Which congenital mosquito-borne abnormality
may be seen on ultrasound if the fetus is affected?
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QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
A nurse is educating a group of preteens about viruses that
potentially cause cancer. Which types of cancer will the nurse
mention can be caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) and
prevented by the HPV 9-valent vaccine? Select all that apply.
a) dermatological warts
b) lung cancer
c) anal cancer
d) oropharyngeal cancer
e) cervical cancer
C, D, E
A client asks the nurse what happens when a pathogen enters the
body. Select the best response.
a) Pathogens that enter the intestinal mucosa can cause diseases in
the lungs or liver.
b) Pathogens that enter through disrupting the skin are entering by
direct contact.
c) Pathogens all enter the body through inhalation.
d) Pathogens that enter the body through the intestinal tract will
always lead to infection.
A
A client tells the health care provider he has heard several myths
about viruses. The most appropriate information for the nurse to
provide would be:
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PAGE
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, NURS 316 FINAL EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
a) "Viruses are capable of replicating outside of a living cell."
b) "Viruses kill cells they come in contact with immediately."
c) "Viruses do not require a host cell to replicate."
d) "Viruses can produce symptoms of disease months to years
later."
D
A client is in the intensive care unit with sepsis and is diagnosed
with invasive aspergillosis. The client has not improved despite
typical antifungal medications. Which new antifungal agent is likely
to be prescribed because it inhibits the synthesis of a fungal cell wall
polysaccharide found in many fungi?
a) diflucan
b) indinavir
c) nystatin
d) caspofungin
D
Which best describes the structure of a virus?
a) Possesses both a cell wall and a cell membrane
b) Has a helical cell wall
c) Consists of a capsid that surrounds a nucleic acid core
d) A small prokaryote that lacks a cell wall
C
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, NURS 316 FINAL EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
A clinic health care provider has noticed an increase in the number
of clients getting tested for Lyme disease. In addition to blood
testing, what other manifestations will clients diagnosed with Lyme
disease display? Select all that apply.
a) "bull's eye" red rash
b) nosebleeds
c) joint pain and swelling
d) headaches
e) diarrhea
A, C, D
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about health promotion
activities and lifestyle changes. A client tells the nurse he has
smoked two packs of cigarettes a day for the last 4 years and has
been told he is at risk for developing respiratory infections. The best
response would be:
a) "Smoking will destroy any inhalation-acquired diseases."
b) "Smoking can increase the risk of inhalation-acquired diseases."
c) "Smoking will not increase the risk of inhalation-acquired
diseases."
d) "You can decrease your risk by only smoking one pack per day."
B
A client with otitis media is ordered to receive amoxicillin. The
client questions the nurse on how the drug works. Which statement
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, NURS 316 FINAL EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
describes how penicillin works?
a) This drug causes the interference with normal cell metabolism.
b) This drug causes interference with a specific step in bacterial cell
wall synthesis.
c) This drug causes the inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis.
d) This drug causes the interruption of nucleic acid synthesis.
B
An adolescent is diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus. What
information should the nurse provide to the parents? Select all that
apply.
a) The Epstein-Barr virus can be treated with antibiotics.
b) Epstein-Barr virus can be spread by saliva.
c) Epstein-Barr virus can cause infectious mononucleosis.
d) The treatment of the Epstein-Barr virus is bed rest lasting several
months.
e) The Epstein-Barr virus invades and replicates within the salivary
glands.
B, C, E
A client in the second trimester of pregnancy arrives for the first
prenatal visit and admits that she and her partner traveled to South
America where they went on a rain forest excursion when she was 4
weeks' pregnant. Which congenital mosquito-borne abnormality
may be seen on ultrasound if the fetus is affected?
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