A nurse is assessing a patient with a sprained ankle. The area is warm, swollen, and red. The patient reports pain when weight‑bearing. Which statement best explains these findings? 

A nurse is educating a patient with active tuberculosis who is starting isoniazid (INH). Which statement by the patient indicates correct understanding of the treatment plan? 

The nurse is teaching a student about bacteriostatic antibiotics. Which statement demonstrates correct understanding? 

A gentamicin trough level is critically high. What action should the nurse take first? 

A nurse is working on their medical surgical unit and accidentally gets stuck with a dirty needle while giving an injection. The nurse knows they are NOT at risk of being exposed to what type of hepatitis?  

Which of the following best describes the role of normal flora (resident flora) in the human body? 

A nurse is assessing a patient with suspected cellulitis of the lower leg. Which clinical finding is most consistent with cellulitis? 

A patient has been taking iron supplements for anemia for 6 months. During a follow-up assessment, the nurse will assess for which therapeutic response? 

What is a common trigger for atopic dermatitis (eczema)? 

The nurse notes in the patient’s medication orders that the patient will be starting anticoagulant therapy. What is the primary goal of anticoagulant therapy?