PN COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE PRACTICE B
PROFESSIONAL EXAMPREP 2026 TESTED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS FULL REVIEW
GRADED A+
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching about confidentiality with a client
who has a new diagnosis of HIV. Which of the following information
should the nurse include in the teaching? Answer: ANS: "Your HIV
status will be shared with members of your health care team."
RAT: The diagnosis of HIV or AIDS is shared with every member of
the health care team who provides direct care for the client, just like
any other diagnosis
◉ A nurse is planning care for a client who has a history of seizures.
Which of the following pieces of equipment should the nurse place
in the client's room? Answer: ANS: Suction catheter
RAT: The nurse should place suction equipment in the room of a
client who has a history of seizures. During a seizure, the client
might have excessive oral secretions or might vomit. If the client's
airway becomes occluded, then the nurse will need to suction the
oral cavity to maintain a patent airway
,◉ A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is reviewing client assignments
for the upcoming shift. Which of the following clients should the LPN
ask the charge nurse to reassign to a registered nurse (RN)? Answer:
ANS: A client who has a new colostomy and requires the
development of a teaching plan
RAT: Developing a client teaching plan is not within the scope of
practice for an LPN. The nurse should contact the nursing supervisor
to inform them of the client's need for a teaching plan regarding the
new colostomy and request that this client be reassigned to an RN.
The scope of practice of an LPN does allow the nurse to reinforce
teaching once the plan has been established
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from a stroke and
is experiencing difficulty using eating utensils. The nurse should
identify the need for a referral to which of the following
interprofessional team members? Answer: ANS: Occupational
therapist
RAT: The nurse should identify the need for a referral to an
occupational therapist to teach the client how to use special eating
utensils
◉ A nurse is preparing to perform blood glucose monitoring for a
client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first? Answer: ANS: Hold the finger for
testing in a dependent position
,RAT: Evidence-based practice indicates that the nurse should first
position the testing site to enhance blood flow, which improves the
ability to collect an adequate specimen
◉ A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about
the use of elastic stockings to decrease peripheral edema. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include? Answer: ANS:
Apply the stockings in the morning
RAT: The nurse should instruct the client to apply the elastic
stockings in the morning and remove them at the end of the day
before bedtime
◉ 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: ANS:
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.
, RAT:
Transmission of lice occurs via contact with personal items.
Boiling hair care items in hot water for 10 min kills lice and nits.
Exposing bedding and clothing to prolonged heat by washing in hot
dryer for at least 20 min is an appropriate strategy
◉ A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a
continent urinary diversion. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse plan to implement to facilitate urinary elimination?
Answer: ANS: Use intermittent urinary catheterization for the client
at regular intervals
RAT: A continent urinary diversion contains valves that prevent
urine from exiting the pouch; therefore, the nurse should plan to
insert a urinary catheter at regular intervals to drain urine from the
client's pouch.
◉ A nurse is preparing to perform a bladder scan for a client. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take? Answer: ANS: Tell the
client they should not experience any discomfort
PROFESSIONAL EXAMPREP 2026 TESTED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS FULL REVIEW
GRADED A+
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching about confidentiality with a client
who has a new diagnosis of HIV. Which of the following information
should the nurse include in the teaching? Answer: ANS: "Your HIV
status will be shared with members of your health care team."
RAT: The diagnosis of HIV or AIDS is shared with every member of
the health care team who provides direct care for the client, just like
any other diagnosis
◉ A nurse is planning care for a client who has a history of seizures.
Which of the following pieces of equipment should the nurse place
in the client's room? Answer: ANS: Suction catheter
RAT: The nurse should place suction equipment in the room of a
client who has a history of seizures. During a seizure, the client
might have excessive oral secretions or might vomit. If the client's
airway becomes occluded, then the nurse will need to suction the
oral cavity to maintain a patent airway
,◉ A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is reviewing client assignments
for the upcoming shift. Which of the following clients should the LPN
ask the charge nurse to reassign to a registered nurse (RN)? Answer:
ANS: A client who has a new colostomy and requires the
development of a teaching plan
RAT: Developing a client teaching plan is not within the scope of
practice for an LPN. The nurse should contact the nursing supervisor
to inform them of the client's need for a teaching plan regarding the
new colostomy and request that this client be reassigned to an RN.
The scope of practice of an LPN does allow the nurse to reinforce
teaching once the plan has been established
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from a stroke and
is experiencing difficulty using eating utensils. The nurse should
identify the need for a referral to which of the following
interprofessional team members? Answer: ANS: Occupational
therapist
RAT: The nurse should identify the need for a referral to an
occupational therapist to teach the client how to use special eating
utensils
◉ A nurse is preparing to perform blood glucose monitoring for a
client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first? Answer: ANS: Hold the finger for
testing in a dependent position
,RAT: Evidence-based practice indicates that the nurse should first
position the testing site to enhance blood flow, which improves the
ability to collect an adequate specimen
◉ A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about
the use of elastic stockings to decrease peripheral edema. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include? Answer: ANS:
Apply the stockings in the morning
RAT: The nurse should instruct the client to apply the elastic
stockings in the morning and remove them at the end of the day
before bedtime
◉ 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: ANS:
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.
, RAT:
Transmission of lice occurs via contact with personal items.
Boiling hair care items in hot water for 10 min kills lice and nits.
Exposing bedding and clothing to prolonged heat by washing in hot
dryer for at least 20 min is an appropriate strategy
◉ A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a
continent urinary diversion. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse plan to implement to facilitate urinary elimination?
Answer: ANS: Use intermittent urinary catheterization for the client
at regular intervals
RAT: A continent urinary diversion contains valves that prevent
urine from exiting the pouch; therefore, the nurse should plan to
insert a urinary catheter at regular intervals to drain urine from the
client's pouch.
◉ A nurse is preparing to perform a bladder scan for a client. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take? Answer: ANS: Tell the
client they should not experience any discomfort
