PN COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE PRACTICE A
2026 EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS AND MODEL
RESPONSES
◉ A nurse is assisting with teaching a group of local residents at a
community health fair about the Dietary Approaches to Stop
Hypertension (DASH) diet. Which of the following statements by a
resident indicates an understanding of the teaching?. Answer: "I will
keep my intake of sodium less than 2,300 milligrams per day."
DASH principles include limiting daily sodium intake to less than
2,300 mg/day. Individuals who have an increased risk for
hypertension, such as clients who have kidney disease and diabetes,
should reduce intake of sodium to 1,500 mg/day.
◉ A nurse is assisting with monitoring a client who is in labor and
has spontaneous rupture of membranes following a vaginal
examination. The provider reports the client's cervix is dilated to 1
cm with an unengaged presenting part. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?. Answer: Apply the external fetal
heart rate monitor.
,The nurse should apply the external fetal heart rate monitor to
evaluate the fetal heart rate and well-being. A prolapsed umbilical
cord is a possible life-threatening complication for the fetus
following rupture of membranes when the presenting part is not
engaged in the lower uterine segment.
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching about puberty with a group of
prepubescent female clients. Which of the following information
should the nurse include in the teaching?. Answer: "You will likely
gain weight before you start to get taller."
Weight gain typically occurs before height increases, and this can
present body image issues for this age group.
◉ A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing a
situational crisis following the loss of a job. The client states, "I don't
think I can go through this again." Which of the following actions is
the nurse's priority?. Answer: Determine if the client is experiencing
psychotic thinking.
The nurse's priority action when using the safety vs. risk reduction
approach to client care is to determine if the client is experiencing
psychotic thinking, which can include suicidal and violent behavior.
The client's statement indicates that the client might be threatening
,to hurt or kill themselves or is unable to take care of their own needs
at this time and might require hospitalization.
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is bottle feeding
their full-term newborn with formula. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?. Answer: Feed
the newborn at least every 3 to 4 hr.
Although it is unnecessary to be rigid about feeding times, six to
eight feedings every 24 hr should support a full-term newborn's
nutrition needs adequately. Fewer feedings in the initial weeks could
delay the establishment of an adequate weight-gain pattern
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a high-protein diet with a
client who has HIV. Which of the following foods should the nurse
recommend as containing the highest amount of protein?. Answer: 1
Tbsp peanut butter
The nurse should recommend 1Tbsp of peanut butter because it
contains approximately 7 g of protein.
◉ A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has terminal
cancer. Which of the following statements by the client's family
should indicate to the nurse that they are coping effectively with
their situation?. Answer: "Dad, I remember the time we all went
fishing at the lake."
, Reminiscence is a normal task of the grieving process that allows the
family to cope as the client's life nears its end.
◉ A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a terminal
illness. The client practices Orthodox Judaism. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?. Answer: Assure the client
that a family member will stay with the body after death.
The nurse should assure the client that a family member will remain
with the body until burial.
◉ A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing pediculosis capitis
management and prevention strategies with the parent of a school-
age child. Which of the following strategies should the nurse
include?
Select all that apply.. Answer: Store the child's clothing in a separate
cubicle when at school.
Boil brushes and combs in water for 10 min.
Dry bed linens and clothing in a hot dryer for at least 20 min.
2026 EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS AND MODEL
RESPONSES
◉ A nurse is assisting with teaching a group of local residents at a
community health fair about the Dietary Approaches to Stop
Hypertension (DASH) diet. Which of the following statements by a
resident indicates an understanding of the teaching?. Answer: "I will
keep my intake of sodium less than 2,300 milligrams per day."
DASH principles include limiting daily sodium intake to less than
2,300 mg/day. Individuals who have an increased risk for
hypertension, such as clients who have kidney disease and diabetes,
should reduce intake of sodium to 1,500 mg/day.
◉ A nurse is assisting with monitoring a client who is in labor and
has spontaneous rupture of membranes following a vaginal
examination. The provider reports the client's cervix is dilated to 1
cm with an unengaged presenting part. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?. Answer: Apply the external fetal
heart rate monitor.
,The nurse should apply the external fetal heart rate monitor to
evaluate the fetal heart rate and well-being. A prolapsed umbilical
cord is a possible life-threatening complication for the fetus
following rupture of membranes when the presenting part is not
engaged in the lower uterine segment.
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching about puberty with a group of
prepubescent female clients. Which of the following information
should the nurse include in the teaching?. Answer: "You will likely
gain weight before you start to get taller."
Weight gain typically occurs before height increases, and this can
present body image issues for this age group.
◉ A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing a
situational crisis following the loss of a job. The client states, "I don't
think I can go through this again." Which of the following actions is
the nurse's priority?. Answer: Determine if the client is experiencing
psychotic thinking.
The nurse's priority action when using the safety vs. risk reduction
approach to client care is to determine if the client is experiencing
psychotic thinking, which can include suicidal and violent behavior.
The client's statement indicates that the client might be threatening
,to hurt or kill themselves or is unable to take care of their own needs
at this time and might require hospitalization.
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is bottle feeding
their full-term newborn with formula. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?. Answer: Feed
the newborn at least every 3 to 4 hr.
Although it is unnecessary to be rigid about feeding times, six to
eight feedings every 24 hr should support a full-term newborn's
nutrition needs adequately. Fewer feedings in the initial weeks could
delay the establishment of an adequate weight-gain pattern
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a high-protein diet with a
client who has HIV. Which of the following foods should the nurse
recommend as containing the highest amount of protein?. Answer: 1
Tbsp peanut butter
The nurse should recommend 1Tbsp of peanut butter because it
contains approximately 7 g of protein.
◉ A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has terminal
cancer. Which of the following statements by the client's family
should indicate to the nurse that they are coping effectively with
their situation?. Answer: "Dad, I remember the time we all went
fishing at the lake."
, Reminiscence is a normal task of the grieving process that allows the
family to cope as the client's life nears its end.
◉ A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a terminal
illness. The client practices Orthodox Judaism. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?. Answer: Assure the client
that a family member will stay with the body after death.
The nurse should assure the client that a family member will remain
with the body until burial.
◉ A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing pediculosis capitis
management and prevention strategies with the parent of a school-
age child. Which of the following strategies should the nurse
include?
Select all that apply.. Answer: Store the child's clothing in a separate
cubicle when at school.
Boil brushes and combs in water for 10 min.
Dry bed linens and clothing in a hot dryer for at least 20 min.
