NU 372 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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Which information would the nurse include when teaching about why women are
more susceptible to urinary tract infections than men? - ans -The length of the
urethra
Which characteristic of urine changes in the presence of a urinary tract infection
(UTI)? - ans -Clarity
Which instruction would the nurse include in a health practices teaching plan for
a female client with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections? - ans -"Wear
cotton underwear or lingerie."
A client recovering from deep partial-thickness burns develops chills, fever, flank
pain, and malaise. The primary health care provider makes a tentative diagnosis
of urinary tract infection. Which diagnostic tests would the nurse expect the
primary health care provider to prescribe to confirm this diagnosis? - ans -
Urinalysis with a urine culture and sensitivity
A client arrives for an influenza vaccination and reports a low-grade fever with a
cough. Which action would the nurse take next? - ans -Check the temperature
and current history.
Which intervention would the nurse perform to prevent disease transmission
when caring for a hospitalized client with influenza? - ans -Don a mask in the
room
Which nursing action will be most helpful in preventing transmission of influenza
in crowded communities? - ans -Educating about the importance of having annual
vaccinations
A primary health care provider diagnoses the client's condition as otitis media.
Which assessment finding supports that diagnosis? - ans -Redness of the eardrum
,The nurse would include which instruction to the parents of a child being treated
with oral ampicillin for otitis media? - ans -Complete the entire course of
antibiotic therapy.
Which factor would the nurse consider when the parent of a 10-month-old infant
expresses frustration that this is the baby's third otitis media in 3 months? - ans -
The eustachian tube is short and horizontal.
Which is the primary cause of otitis media in young children? - ans -An obstructed
eustachian tube
Rationale: A blocked eustachian tube impairs drainage and creates negative
pressure; when the tube opens, bacteria are pulled into the middle ear.
A client is prescribed rifampin after being exposed to active tuberculosis. Which
finding would the nurse immediately report to the health care provider? Select all
that apply. - ans -Small, red, pinpoint areas on the arms
A client is being admitted to a medical unit with a diagnosis of pulmonary
tuberculosis. Which type of room would the nurse assign this client? - ans -
Negative-airflow room
A client arrives at a health clinic stating, "I am here to have my tuberculin skin test
read." The nurse notes that there is a 7-mm indurated area at the injection site.
Which statement made by the nurse correctly describes this result? - ans -"The
result indicates that you are infected with the tuberculosis organism."
A client with tuberculosis receives instructions regarding isoniazid (INH) therapy
from the assigned nurse. Which client statement indicates a misunderstanding of
the content? - ans -"I should apply sunscreen and wear sun-protective clothing
while going outside."
Rationale: This medication is not a photosensitive medication. All the rest of the
statements are accurate.
, The nurse identifies 12 mm of induration at the site of a client's tuberculin
purified protein derivative (PPD) test. Which rational would the nurse use to
explain this test? - ans -The result indicates a need for further tests and a chest x-
ray.
Rationale: The test result is positive, not negative; thus further testing is
necessary.
It is the most accurate skin test for tuberculosis (TB) because of the testing
material and the intradermal method used
Rationale: Hospital-acquired pneumonia occurs in non-intubated clients and
begins 48 hours after admission. A client admitted 5 days ago with abdominal
pain would meet the criteria and is at increased risk for hospital-acquired
pneumonia. A client admitted the previous day has not been in the hospital at
least 48 hours. A client on mechanical ventilation is intubated and does not meet
the criteria for hospital-acquired pneumonia. A client who has been on an
airplane with other ill individuals would be at risk for community-acquired
pneumonia. A client in the emergency department has not been admitted to the
hospital.
Which clinical manifestations are associated with a diagnosis of tuberculosis?
Select all that apply. - ans -Hemoptysis
Anorexia
Night sweats
Which client is at an increased risk for hospital-acquired pneumonia? Select all
that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - ans -Client who was
admitted to the hospital 5 days ago for abdominal pain
An older client with shortness of breath is admitted to the hospital. The medical
history reveals and a diagnosis of pneumonia 3 days ago. Which vital sign
assessment would be seen as a sign that the client needs immediate medical
attention? - ans -Oxygen saturation: 89%
Rationale: An oxygen saturation of less than 90% observed in a client with
pneumonia indicates that the client is at risk of respiratory depression.
COMPLETE 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
Which information would the nurse include when teaching about why women are
more susceptible to urinary tract infections than men? - ans -The length of the
urethra
Which characteristic of urine changes in the presence of a urinary tract infection
(UTI)? - ans -Clarity
Which instruction would the nurse include in a health practices teaching plan for
a female client with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections? - ans -"Wear
cotton underwear or lingerie."
A client recovering from deep partial-thickness burns develops chills, fever, flank
pain, and malaise. The primary health care provider makes a tentative diagnosis
of urinary tract infection. Which diagnostic tests would the nurse expect the
primary health care provider to prescribe to confirm this diagnosis? - ans -
Urinalysis with a urine culture and sensitivity
A client arrives for an influenza vaccination and reports a low-grade fever with a
cough. Which action would the nurse take next? - ans -Check the temperature
and current history.
Which intervention would the nurse perform to prevent disease transmission
when caring for a hospitalized client with influenza? - ans -Don a mask in the
room
Which nursing action will be most helpful in preventing transmission of influenza
in crowded communities? - ans -Educating about the importance of having annual
vaccinations
A primary health care provider diagnoses the client's condition as otitis media.
Which assessment finding supports that diagnosis? - ans -Redness of the eardrum
,The nurse would include which instruction to the parents of a child being treated
with oral ampicillin for otitis media? - ans -Complete the entire course of
antibiotic therapy.
Which factor would the nurse consider when the parent of a 10-month-old infant
expresses frustration that this is the baby's third otitis media in 3 months? - ans -
The eustachian tube is short and horizontal.
Which is the primary cause of otitis media in young children? - ans -An obstructed
eustachian tube
Rationale: A blocked eustachian tube impairs drainage and creates negative
pressure; when the tube opens, bacteria are pulled into the middle ear.
A client is prescribed rifampin after being exposed to active tuberculosis. Which
finding would the nurse immediately report to the health care provider? Select all
that apply. - ans -Small, red, pinpoint areas on the arms
A client is being admitted to a medical unit with a diagnosis of pulmonary
tuberculosis. Which type of room would the nurse assign this client? - ans -
Negative-airflow room
A client arrives at a health clinic stating, "I am here to have my tuberculin skin test
read." The nurse notes that there is a 7-mm indurated area at the injection site.
Which statement made by the nurse correctly describes this result? - ans -"The
result indicates that you are infected with the tuberculosis organism."
A client with tuberculosis receives instructions regarding isoniazid (INH) therapy
from the assigned nurse. Which client statement indicates a misunderstanding of
the content? - ans -"I should apply sunscreen and wear sun-protective clothing
while going outside."
Rationale: This medication is not a photosensitive medication. All the rest of the
statements are accurate.
, The nurse identifies 12 mm of induration at the site of a client's tuberculin
purified protein derivative (PPD) test. Which rational would the nurse use to
explain this test? - ans -The result indicates a need for further tests and a chest x-
ray.
Rationale: The test result is positive, not negative; thus further testing is
necessary.
It is the most accurate skin test for tuberculosis (TB) because of the testing
material and the intradermal method used
Rationale: Hospital-acquired pneumonia occurs in non-intubated clients and
begins 48 hours after admission. A client admitted 5 days ago with abdominal
pain would meet the criteria and is at increased risk for hospital-acquired
pneumonia. A client admitted the previous day has not been in the hospital at
least 48 hours. A client on mechanical ventilation is intubated and does not meet
the criteria for hospital-acquired pneumonia. A client who has been on an
airplane with other ill individuals would be at risk for community-acquired
pneumonia. A client in the emergency department has not been admitted to the
hospital.
Which clinical manifestations are associated with a diagnosis of tuberculosis?
Select all that apply. - ans -Hemoptysis
Anorexia
Night sweats
Which client is at an increased risk for hospital-acquired pneumonia? Select all
that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - ans -Client who was
admitted to the hospital 5 days ago for abdominal pain
An older client with shortness of breath is admitted to the hospital. The medical
history reveals and a diagnosis of pneumonia 3 days ago. Which vital sign
assessment would be seen as a sign that the client needs immediate medical
attention? - ans -Oxygen saturation: 89%
Rationale: An oxygen saturation of less than 90% observed in a client with
pneumonia indicates that the client is at risk of respiratory depression.
