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NCLEX EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS EXAM
2026 LATEST EDITION SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
VERIFIED 100 %
The nurse is collecting data from an 85-year-old male client. Which of the
following statements would be essential to follow up?
1."I find that it takes longer to do tasks such as balancing my checkbook."
2."I feel some stomach discomfort after eating a large meal."
3."I have awakened from sleep because of shortness of breath."
4."I have a problem starting a strong stream of urine."
3."I have awakened from sleep because of shortness of breath."
The nurse is observing a coworker suctioning a client with a tracheostomy.
The nurse should intervene if the coworker
1.applies suction as the catheter is being withdrawn
2.wears a face shield throughout the procedure
3.applies suction for 10 seconds at each pass of the catheter
4.wears clean, nonsterile gloves throughout the procedure
4.wears clean, nonsterile gloves throughout the procedure
what to do when the patient has pertussis?
Wear a surgical mask when assisting the client to eat or giving medications
The nurse is talking with the parent of a 3-month-old client. The parent
expresses concern that the infant is unable to roll over. Which of the following
would be an appropriate response for the nurse to make?
1."We should inform your child's primary health care provider about this
delay."
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2."Most infants are able to roll over between the ages of 4 to 6 months."
3."Does your infant smile in response to your smile?"
4."Is your infant able to pick up objects?"
2."Most infants are able to roll over between the ages of 4 to 6 months."
The nurse is preparing to assist a client who has recently developed a visual
impairment to ambulate. To ensure the client's safety, it would be appropriate
for the nurse to
1.hold the client's hand while walking next to the client
2.place one hand on the client's shoulder and walk in front of the client
3.apply a gait belt around the client's waist and walk at the client's side
4. instruct the client to hold onto the nurse's upper arm while the nurse walks
slightly ahead of the client
4. instruct the client to hold onto the nurse's upper arm while the nurse walks slightly
ahead of the client
The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for darbepoetin 0.45
mcg/kg, subcutaneously. The client weighs 190 lb (86 kg). The nurse has 100
mcg/mL of solution available. How many mL should the nurse administer with
each dose? Record your answer using one decimal place.
0.45mcg/kg X x/86X ml/100 mcg = 0.38 or 0.4
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client with multiple sclerosis
(MS). Which of the following should the nurse recommend be included?
1.encouraging the client to perform aerobic exercise several times daily
2.limiting the amount of time that the client spends in a hot environment
3.offering the client between-meal snacks that are high in vitamin C
4.keeping the client's legs elevated when sitting upright in a chair
2.limiting the amount of time that the client spends in a hot environment
The nurse is caring for a client with pneumococcal pneumonia. Which of the
following statements by the client would require follow-up?
1."I have four cats."
2."I stopped smoking four years ago."
3."I usually swim twice a week."
4."I live with my 89-year-old mother."
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4."I live with my 89-year-old mother."
The nurse is contributing to a staff development conference about informed
consent for surgery. Which of the following information should the nurse
suggest including?
1."The nurse must be present when the surgeon explains the surgical
procedure to the client."
2."All minors require a parent's or guardian's consent for a surgical
procedure."
3."Clients cannot withdraw consent once consent has been obtained."
4."The nurse may sign the consent form as a witness to the client's signature."
2."All minors require a parent's or guardian's consent for a surgical procedure."
The nurse is observing a newly hired nurse administer a client's transdermal
patch. The nurse should intervene if the newly hired nurse is observed
1.instructing the client to avoid massaging the patch
2.cleansing the client's skin with soap and water after removing the old patch
3.initialing the patch and writing the date and time the patch was applied on
the patch
4.omitting documentation about the location on the client's body where the
patch was applied
4.omitting documentation about the location on the client's body where the patch was
applied
The nurse is preparing to insert a nasogastric (NG) tube for a client. Select, in
the correct order, the steps the nurse should take. All options must be used.
steps
The nurse has reinforced teaching with a female client who will receive
prescribed oxytocin for induction of labor. Which of the following statements
by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
1."The breathing exercises that I learned will not help manage labor pain."
2."I will have my blood pressure checked every 60 minutes."
3."The oxytocin infusion can result in uterine hyperstimulation and fetal
harm."
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4."I can expect to have a headache and vomiting because of the oxytocin
infusion."
3."The oxytocin infusion can result in uterine hyperstimulation and fetal harm."
The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a sputum specimen
for culture and sensitivity (C & S). Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
1.Request a prescription for a bronchodilator to be administered before the
specimen is obtained.
2.Place the specimen in the refrigerator until it can be transported to the
laboratory.
3. Tell the client to rinse the mouth with water before the specimen is obtained.
4.Obtain the sputum specimen before the client goes to bed at night.
2.Place the specimen in the refrigerator until it can be transported to the laboratory.
The nurse is caring for a client who has right-sided hemiplegia and is
ambulating using a walker. It would indicate a correct understanding of how to
use the walker if the client is observed
1.taking a step forward with the left leg and then advancing the right leg and
the walker
2.moving the walker forward 12 in (30 cm) then swinging both legs forward
together
3.moving the walker and the right leg forward 6 in (15 cm) and then moving the
left leg forward
4.placing the rear legs of the walker and the right leg forward and then moving
the left leg forward
3.moving the walker and the right leg forward 6 in (15 cm) and then moving the left
leg forward
The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about caring for a client
with active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following information
should the nurse suggest including?
1."It is mandatory to report a client's positive TB test results to the public
health department."
2."It is necessary to isolate a hospitalized client for 24 hours after initiating
antitubercular therapy."
NCLEX EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS EXAM
2026 LATEST EDITION SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
VERIFIED 100 %
The nurse is collecting data from an 85-year-old male client. Which of the
following statements would be essential to follow up?
1."I find that it takes longer to do tasks such as balancing my checkbook."
2."I feel some stomach discomfort after eating a large meal."
3."I have awakened from sleep because of shortness of breath."
4."I have a problem starting a strong stream of urine."
3."I have awakened from sleep because of shortness of breath."
The nurse is observing a coworker suctioning a client with a tracheostomy.
The nurse should intervene if the coworker
1.applies suction as the catheter is being withdrawn
2.wears a face shield throughout the procedure
3.applies suction for 10 seconds at each pass of the catheter
4.wears clean, nonsterile gloves throughout the procedure
4.wears clean, nonsterile gloves throughout the procedure
what to do when the patient has pertussis?
Wear a surgical mask when assisting the client to eat or giving medications
The nurse is talking with the parent of a 3-month-old client. The parent
expresses concern that the infant is unable to roll over. Which of the following
would be an appropriate response for the nurse to make?
1."We should inform your child's primary health care provider about this
delay."
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2."Most infants are able to roll over between the ages of 4 to 6 months."
3."Does your infant smile in response to your smile?"
4."Is your infant able to pick up objects?"
2."Most infants are able to roll over between the ages of 4 to 6 months."
The nurse is preparing to assist a client who has recently developed a visual
impairment to ambulate. To ensure the client's safety, it would be appropriate
for the nurse to
1.hold the client's hand while walking next to the client
2.place one hand on the client's shoulder and walk in front of the client
3.apply a gait belt around the client's waist and walk at the client's side
4. instruct the client to hold onto the nurse's upper arm while the nurse walks
slightly ahead of the client
4. instruct the client to hold onto the nurse's upper arm while the nurse walks slightly
ahead of the client
The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for darbepoetin 0.45
mcg/kg, subcutaneously. The client weighs 190 lb (86 kg). The nurse has 100
mcg/mL of solution available. How many mL should the nurse administer with
each dose? Record your answer using one decimal place.
0.45mcg/kg X x/86X ml/100 mcg = 0.38 or 0.4
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client with multiple sclerosis
(MS). Which of the following should the nurse recommend be included?
1.encouraging the client to perform aerobic exercise several times daily
2.limiting the amount of time that the client spends in a hot environment
3.offering the client between-meal snacks that are high in vitamin C
4.keeping the client's legs elevated when sitting upright in a chair
2.limiting the amount of time that the client spends in a hot environment
The nurse is caring for a client with pneumococcal pneumonia. Which of the
following statements by the client would require follow-up?
1."I have four cats."
2."I stopped smoking four years ago."
3."I usually swim twice a week."
4."I live with my 89-year-old mother."
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4."I live with my 89-year-old mother."
The nurse is contributing to a staff development conference about informed
consent for surgery. Which of the following information should the nurse
suggest including?
1."The nurse must be present when the surgeon explains the surgical
procedure to the client."
2."All minors require a parent's or guardian's consent for a surgical
procedure."
3."Clients cannot withdraw consent once consent has been obtained."
4."The nurse may sign the consent form as a witness to the client's signature."
2."All minors require a parent's or guardian's consent for a surgical procedure."
The nurse is observing a newly hired nurse administer a client's transdermal
patch. The nurse should intervene if the newly hired nurse is observed
1.instructing the client to avoid massaging the patch
2.cleansing the client's skin with soap and water after removing the old patch
3.initialing the patch and writing the date and time the patch was applied on
the patch
4.omitting documentation about the location on the client's body where the
patch was applied
4.omitting documentation about the location on the client's body where the patch was
applied
The nurse is preparing to insert a nasogastric (NG) tube for a client. Select, in
the correct order, the steps the nurse should take. All options must be used.
steps
The nurse has reinforced teaching with a female client who will receive
prescribed oxytocin for induction of labor. Which of the following statements
by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
1."The breathing exercises that I learned will not help manage labor pain."
2."I will have my blood pressure checked every 60 minutes."
3."The oxytocin infusion can result in uterine hyperstimulation and fetal
harm."
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4."I can expect to have a headache and vomiting because of the oxytocin
infusion."
3."The oxytocin infusion can result in uterine hyperstimulation and fetal harm."
The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a sputum specimen
for culture and sensitivity (C & S). Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
1.Request a prescription for a bronchodilator to be administered before the
specimen is obtained.
2.Place the specimen in the refrigerator until it can be transported to the
laboratory.
3. Tell the client to rinse the mouth with water before the specimen is obtained.
4.Obtain the sputum specimen before the client goes to bed at night.
2.Place the specimen in the refrigerator until it can be transported to the laboratory.
The nurse is caring for a client who has right-sided hemiplegia and is
ambulating using a walker. It would indicate a correct understanding of how to
use the walker if the client is observed
1.taking a step forward with the left leg and then advancing the right leg and
the walker
2.moving the walker forward 12 in (30 cm) then swinging both legs forward
together
3.moving the walker and the right leg forward 6 in (15 cm) and then moving the
left leg forward
4.placing the rear legs of the walker and the right leg forward and then moving
the left leg forward
3.moving the walker and the right leg forward 6 in (15 cm) and then moving the left
leg forward
The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about caring for a client
with active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following information
should the nurse suggest including?
1."It is mandatory to report a client's positive TB test results to the public
health department."
2."It is necessary to isolate a hospitalized client for 24 hours after initiating
antitubercular therapy."
