PN COMPREHENSIVE EXAM ONLINE PRACTICE A
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
A nurse is collecting data from a school-age child who has hypoglycemia. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect?
dry mouth
Sweating
Thirst
Fruity breath
Sweating
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who experienced a spinal cord injury
(SCI).
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what
condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to
address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the
client's progress.
Actions to take
- prepare to administer nifedipine
- check for bladder distention
,Condition most likely experiencing
- autonomic dysreflexia
parameters to monitor
- blood pressure
- deep tendon reflexes
A school nurse is collecting data from an adolescent client who was referred by
one of their teachers. The teacher states, "I'm concerned because they seem to be
isolating themselves from their friends lately." Which of the following findings
should alert the nurse to a potential risk for suicide?
Expresses confusion about sexual orientation
Acknowledges a sense of responsibility to family
Identifies positive characteristics of self
Affirms affiliation with a religious organization
Expresses confusion about sexual orientation
A nurse is caring for a client who recently had a right hemispheric stroke with
damage to the frontal lobe. The client's family expresses concern because the client
,is often impulsive and tearful. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
first?
Suggest a referral for speech therapy.
Explain that the client's emotional state will improve over time.
Tell the family that respite care is available.
Request a prescription for an antidepressant for the client.
Explain that the client's emotional state will improve over time.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about cancer prevention. The nurse
should include that frequent consumption of which of the following foods
increases the risk for developing cancer?
Lamb
Turkey
Tuna
Chicken
Lamb
, A nurse is collecting a urine specimen from a female client who has diabetes
insipidus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Proteinuria
Hematuria
Creatinine clearance of 84 mL/min (87 to 107 mL/min)
Urine specific gravity of 1.002 (1.005 to 1.03)
Urine specific gravity of 1.002 (1.005 to 1.03)
A nurse is assisting with planning palliative care for a client who has stage IV
cancer and is in the active stage of dying. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Provide intramuscular pain medication to ease the client's pain.
Position the client on the left side if nausea occurs.
Administer atropine to reduce the client's respiratory secretions.
Encourage the family members to speak in a loud tone of voice to the client.
Administer atropine to reduce the client's respiratory secretions.
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
A nurse is collecting data from a school-age child who has hypoglycemia. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect?
dry mouth
Sweating
Thirst
Fruity breath
Sweating
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who experienced a spinal cord injury
(SCI).
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what
condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to
address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the
client's progress.
Actions to take
- prepare to administer nifedipine
- check for bladder distention
,Condition most likely experiencing
- autonomic dysreflexia
parameters to monitor
- blood pressure
- deep tendon reflexes
A school nurse is collecting data from an adolescent client who was referred by
one of their teachers. The teacher states, "I'm concerned because they seem to be
isolating themselves from their friends lately." Which of the following findings
should alert the nurse to a potential risk for suicide?
Expresses confusion about sexual orientation
Acknowledges a sense of responsibility to family
Identifies positive characteristics of self
Affirms affiliation with a religious organization
Expresses confusion about sexual orientation
A nurse is caring for a client who recently had a right hemispheric stroke with
damage to the frontal lobe. The client's family expresses concern because the client
,is often impulsive and tearful. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
first?
Suggest a referral for speech therapy.
Explain that the client's emotional state will improve over time.
Tell the family that respite care is available.
Request a prescription for an antidepressant for the client.
Explain that the client's emotional state will improve over time.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about cancer prevention. The nurse
should include that frequent consumption of which of the following foods
increases the risk for developing cancer?
Lamb
Turkey
Tuna
Chicken
Lamb
, A nurse is collecting a urine specimen from a female client who has diabetes
insipidus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Proteinuria
Hematuria
Creatinine clearance of 84 mL/min (87 to 107 mL/min)
Urine specific gravity of 1.002 (1.005 to 1.03)
Urine specific gravity of 1.002 (1.005 to 1.03)
A nurse is assisting with planning palliative care for a client who has stage IV
cancer and is in the active stage of dying. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Provide intramuscular pain medication to ease the client's pain.
Position the client on the left side if nausea occurs.
Administer atropine to reduce the client's respiratory secretions.
Encourage the family members to speak in a loud tone of voice to the client.
Administer atropine to reduce the client's respiratory secretions.
