NCLEX-RN EXAM PAPER 1
(FOUNDATION LEVEL) – 40 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS &
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS | TEST
BANK 2026
COURSE NAME
NCLEX-RN Nursing Examination Preparation
LEVEL
Foundation Level
SHORT INTRODUCTION
This foundation-level NCLEX-RN exam paper is designed to build
essential nursing knowledge and clinical reasoning skills required for
safe and effective patient care. It covers core nursing concepts frequently
tested on the NCLEX-RN examination, including patient safety,
infection control, basic pharmacology, health assessment, and nursing
fundamentals. Each question includes a verified answer followed by a
detailed explanation to strengthen understanding and improve
examination readiness.
INSTRUCTIONS
, Answer all 40 questions.
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions.
Section B: Short Answer Questions.
Section C: Clinical Scenario Questions.
Section D: Basic Analytical Questions.
Each question includes an answer followed by an Explanation
written in italics.
Suggested time: 2 hours.
Use this paper for revision, self-assessment, and NCLEX-RN
examination preparation.
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (1–15)
1. Which action should the nurse perform before touching any patient?
A. Review the chart
B. Perform hand hygiene
C. Put on gloves
D. Check vital signs
Answer: B
Explanation: Hand hygiene is the single most effective measure for
preventing the spread of infection.
2. Which vital sign should be assessed first in an emergency?
A. Temperature
B. Pulse
C. Respirations
D. Weight
Answer: C
Explanation: Airway and breathing are always assessed first according
to the ABC priority principle.
(FOUNDATION LEVEL) – 40 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS &
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS | TEST
BANK 2026
COURSE NAME
NCLEX-RN Nursing Examination Preparation
LEVEL
Foundation Level
SHORT INTRODUCTION
This foundation-level NCLEX-RN exam paper is designed to build
essential nursing knowledge and clinical reasoning skills required for
safe and effective patient care. It covers core nursing concepts frequently
tested on the NCLEX-RN examination, including patient safety,
infection control, basic pharmacology, health assessment, and nursing
fundamentals. Each question includes a verified answer followed by a
detailed explanation to strengthen understanding and improve
examination readiness.
INSTRUCTIONS
, Answer all 40 questions.
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions.
Section B: Short Answer Questions.
Section C: Clinical Scenario Questions.
Section D: Basic Analytical Questions.
Each question includes an answer followed by an Explanation
written in italics.
Suggested time: 2 hours.
Use this paper for revision, self-assessment, and NCLEX-RN
examination preparation.
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (1–15)
1. Which action should the nurse perform before touching any patient?
A. Review the chart
B. Perform hand hygiene
C. Put on gloves
D. Check vital signs
Answer: B
Explanation: Hand hygiene is the single most effective measure for
preventing the spread of infection.
2. Which vital sign should be assessed first in an emergency?
A. Temperature
B. Pulse
C. Respirations
D. Weight
Answer: C
Explanation: Airway and breathing are always assessed first according
to the ABC priority principle.
