NUR 101 NCLEX PRACTICE EXAMS 2026 EXAM
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ANSWERS
◉ The nurse educator is presenting information to a group of
nursing students regarding uninsured and underinsured clients.
Which of the following is the best example of this problem for the
educator to share with the students?
A) "Delays of diagnoses lead to higher mortality and morbidity
rates."
B) "Delays in health coverage for children put the health provider at
risk for litigation."
C) "Immunizations are free for children at public health clinics."
D) "Older adults are less likely to be treated for falls.". Answer: A
("Delays of diagnoses lead to higher mortality and morbidity rates.")
◉ The nurse in an urgent care center is assessing an adult client who
is diagnosed with the flu. The nurse discusses the need for flu shots
with the client, who states, "I cannot afford the shots. I do not have
health insurance." Which suggestion by the nurse is most
appropriate?
,A) Seek preventive care at the local health department.
B) Find a primary care physician who will give free care.
C) Obtain the flu shot at a local pharmacy.
D) Get the shot every year in the emergency department.. Answer: A
(Seek preventive care at the local health department)
◉ A client asks the nurse, "How am I going to pay for a surgery? I'm
broke, but I've been so sick." Which statement regarding the
Affordable Care Act (ACA) may be applicable to this client's
situation?
A) "The ACA extends coverage to people who do not qualify for
public assistance and whose employers do not offer health
insurance."
B) "Unfortunately, you will probably be denied coverage because of
your existing condition."
C) "Most insurance premiums will be more and some less; you will
have to shop around."
D) "Because the rate of inflation is slowing, the ACA will also help
curb medical costs.". Answer: A
,("The ACA extends coverage to people who do not qualify for public
assistance and whose employers do not offer health insurance.")
◉ At a local seminar discussing healthcare resources, the nurse
discusses the phenomenon that healthcare resources are declining
while costs for healthcare are increasing. An older adult in
attendance asks the speaker why it has become so difficult to obtain
needed care and services. Which response by the nurse is the most
appropriate?
A) "There is increased cost due to the increased incidence of
malpractice lawsuits."
B) "There is a decrease in the number of adults needing care."
C) "There are not enough medications produced for those who need
them."
D) "There are plenty of nurses but not enough doctors.". Answer: A
("There is increased cost due to the increased incidence of
malpractice lawsuits.")
◉ The nurse is assessing an older adult client in the free clinic. The
nurse notes that the client's cholesterol level is higher than the
target and has increased since the client's last visit. The nurse
assesses the client for possible causes for this increase. After
, determining that the client has not changed dietary and exercise
habits, which conclusion by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) The client has increased egg consumption.
B) The client may not be taking medications as prescribed.
C) The client needs more aerobic activity.
D) The client may be experiencing high triglyceride levels.. Answer:
B
(The client may not be taking medications as prescribed)
◉ The nurse is participating on a local council as an advisor
regarding community needs during an emergency. Which
recommendation regarding community needs during an emergency
that the nurse might include when advising the council would be
involved in the emergency response phase?
A) A coordinated emergency preparedness plan
B) Assembling disaster kits
C) Programs to restore the community
D) The identification of potential hazards to the community. Answer:
A
(A coordinated emergency preparedness plan)
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ANSWERS
◉ The nurse educator is presenting information to a group of
nursing students regarding uninsured and underinsured clients.
Which of the following is the best example of this problem for the
educator to share with the students?
A) "Delays of diagnoses lead to higher mortality and morbidity
rates."
B) "Delays in health coverage for children put the health provider at
risk for litigation."
C) "Immunizations are free for children at public health clinics."
D) "Older adults are less likely to be treated for falls.". Answer: A
("Delays of diagnoses lead to higher mortality and morbidity rates.")
◉ The nurse in an urgent care center is assessing an adult client who
is diagnosed with the flu. The nurse discusses the need for flu shots
with the client, who states, "I cannot afford the shots. I do not have
health insurance." Which suggestion by the nurse is most
appropriate?
,A) Seek preventive care at the local health department.
B) Find a primary care physician who will give free care.
C) Obtain the flu shot at a local pharmacy.
D) Get the shot every year in the emergency department.. Answer: A
(Seek preventive care at the local health department)
◉ A client asks the nurse, "How am I going to pay for a surgery? I'm
broke, but I've been so sick." Which statement regarding the
Affordable Care Act (ACA) may be applicable to this client's
situation?
A) "The ACA extends coverage to people who do not qualify for
public assistance and whose employers do not offer health
insurance."
B) "Unfortunately, you will probably be denied coverage because of
your existing condition."
C) "Most insurance premiums will be more and some less; you will
have to shop around."
D) "Because the rate of inflation is slowing, the ACA will also help
curb medical costs.". Answer: A
,("The ACA extends coverage to people who do not qualify for public
assistance and whose employers do not offer health insurance.")
◉ At a local seminar discussing healthcare resources, the nurse
discusses the phenomenon that healthcare resources are declining
while costs for healthcare are increasing. An older adult in
attendance asks the speaker why it has become so difficult to obtain
needed care and services. Which response by the nurse is the most
appropriate?
A) "There is increased cost due to the increased incidence of
malpractice lawsuits."
B) "There is a decrease in the number of adults needing care."
C) "There are not enough medications produced for those who need
them."
D) "There are plenty of nurses but not enough doctors.". Answer: A
("There is increased cost due to the increased incidence of
malpractice lawsuits.")
◉ The nurse is assessing an older adult client in the free clinic. The
nurse notes that the client's cholesterol level is higher than the
target and has increased since the client's last visit. The nurse
assesses the client for possible causes for this increase. After
, determining that the client has not changed dietary and exercise
habits, which conclusion by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) The client has increased egg consumption.
B) The client may not be taking medications as prescribed.
C) The client needs more aerobic activity.
D) The client may be experiencing high triglyceride levels.. Answer:
B
(The client may not be taking medications as prescribed)
◉ The nurse is participating on a local council as an advisor
regarding community needs during an emergency. Which
recommendation regarding community needs during an emergency
that the nurse might include when advising the council would be
involved in the emergency response phase?
A) A coordinated emergency preparedness plan
B) Assembling disaster kits
C) Programs to restore the community
D) The identification of potential hazards to the community. Answer:
A
(A coordinated emergency preparedness plan)
