PN COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE PRACTICE D
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY SHEET FULL
PRACTICE SET 150
◉ A nurse is inspecting the skin of a newborn. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Answer: ANS: Generalized petechiae
RAT: Petechiae are an expected finding over the presenting part of
the newborn, such as on the forehead in a brow presentation, and
also anywhere on the head of the newborns who has a nuchal cord,
which is an umbilical cord around the neck. However, petechiae all
over the newborn's body can indicate infection or a decreased
platelet count and should be reported to the provider
◉ A nurse in a provider's office is obtaining the health history from a
client who is scheduled to undergo a cardiac catheterization in 2
days. Which of the following questions is the priority for the nurse to
ask?
Answer: ANS: "Do you know if you're allergic to iodine?"
,RAT: The greatest risk to the client is an allergic reaction to the
contrast agent, which contains iodine. Therefore, the priority
question is to identify the client's allergies
◉ A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is
receiving warfarin and has atrial fibrillation. Which of the following
laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?
Answer: ANS: INR 5.0
RAT: The international normalized ratio (INR) is a measurement of
the body's blood clotting ability. A client receiving warfarin to
prevent clot formation related to atrial fibrillation should have an
INR of 2.0 to 3.0. An INR of 5.0 or greater indicates that the client is
at risk for bleeding. Therefore, the nurse should notify the provider
about this laboratory value
◉ A nurse is evaluating the safe use of electrical equipment by a
newly hired assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following actions
by the AP demonstrates an understanding of the proper use of
electrical equipment?
Answer: ANS: Grasps the plug of a device in the client's room to pull
it straight out from the wall
RAT: The nurse should recognize that by grasping the plug, rather
than the cord, the AP is demonstrating an understanding of proper
,equipment use and preventing risk of injury from electronic
equipment.
◉ A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the parents of a
school-age child who has severe hemophilia A. Which of the
following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of
the teaching?
Answer: ANS: "I will soak my child's toothbrush in warm water to
soften it before my child uses it."
RAT: The nurse should instruct the parents to soften their child's
toothbrush in warm water before they use it or allow them to use a
sponge-tipped disposable toothbrush. These actions will minimize
trauma to the gums and prevent bleeding of the oral cavity
◉ A nurse is assisting with the development of an in-service for
newly licensed nurses about seclusion. In which of the following
situations should the nurse identify the need to request a
prescription for seclusion?
Answer: ANS: A client hits another client because they thought the
other client was talking about them
RAT: The nurse should request a prescription for seclusion for a
client who hits another client to protect the client and others from
physical injury
, ◉ A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the medical record of a
client who requests a prescription for an oral contraceptive. Which
of the following findings should the nurse identify as a
contraindication for oral contraceptive use?
Answer: ANS: Coronary artery disease
RAT: Coronary artery disease is a contraindication to oral
contraceptive use because it increases the client's risk for
myocardial infarction. Other contraindications for receiving oral
contraceptives include gallbladder disease, breast cancer, and
hypertension
◉ A nurse is assisting with the care of a school-age child
immediately following surgery. The child weights 21.8 kg (48 lb) and
has a chest tube applied to suction. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider?
Answer: ANS: 250 mL of sanguineous drainage over the last 3 hr
RAT: The nurse should recognize that if more than 3 mL/kg/her of
sanguineous drainage occurs for more than 3 consecutive hours
following surgery, it can indicate active hemorrhaging. Therefore,
250 mL of sanguineous drainage from the child's chest tube is
excessive and the nurse should report this finding to the provider
immediately
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY SHEET FULL
PRACTICE SET 150
◉ A nurse is inspecting the skin of a newborn. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Answer: ANS: Generalized petechiae
RAT: Petechiae are an expected finding over the presenting part of
the newborn, such as on the forehead in a brow presentation, and
also anywhere on the head of the newborns who has a nuchal cord,
which is an umbilical cord around the neck. However, petechiae all
over the newborn's body can indicate infection or a decreased
platelet count and should be reported to the provider
◉ A nurse in a provider's office is obtaining the health history from a
client who is scheduled to undergo a cardiac catheterization in 2
days. Which of the following questions is the priority for the nurse to
ask?
Answer: ANS: "Do you know if you're allergic to iodine?"
,RAT: The greatest risk to the client is an allergic reaction to the
contrast agent, which contains iodine. Therefore, the priority
question is to identify the client's allergies
◉ A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is
receiving warfarin and has atrial fibrillation. Which of the following
laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?
Answer: ANS: INR 5.0
RAT: The international normalized ratio (INR) is a measurement of
the body's blood clotting ability. A client receiving warfarin to
prevent clot formation related to atrial fibrillation should have an
INR of 2.0 to 3.0. An INR of 5.0 or greater indicates that the client is
at risk for bleeding. Therefore, the nurse should notify the provider
about this laboratory value
◉ A nurse is evaluating the safe use of electrical equipment by a
newly hired assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following actions
by the AP demonstrates an understanding of the proper use of
electrical equipment?
Answer: ANS: Grasps the plug of a device in the client's room to pull
it straight out from the wall
RAT: The nurse should recognize that by grasping the plug, rather
than the cord, the AP is demonstrating an understanding of proper
,equipment use and preventing risk of injury from electronic
equipment.
◉ A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the parents of a
school-age child who has severe hemophilia A. Which of the
following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of
the teaching?
Answer: ANS: "I will soak my child's toothbrush in warm water to
soften it before my child uses it."
RAT: The nurse should instruct the parents to soften their child's
toothbrush in warm water before they use it or allow them to use a
sponge-tipped disposable toothbrush. These actions will minimize
trauma to the gums and prevent bleeding of the oral cavity
◉ A nurse is assisting with the development of an in-service for
newly licensed nurses about seclusion. In which of the following
situations should the nurse identify the need to request a
prescription for seclusion?
Answer: ANS: A client hits another client because they thought the
other client was talking about them
RAT: The nurse should request a prescription for seclusion for a
client who hits another client to protect the client and others from
physical injury
, ◉ A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the medical record of a
client who requests a prescription for an oral contraceptive. Which
of the following findings should the nurse identify as a
contraindication for oral contraceptive use?
Answer: ANS: Coronary artery disease
RAT: Coronary artery disease is a contraindication to oral
contraceptive use because it increases the client's risk for
myocardial infarction. Other contraindications for receiving oral
contraceptives include gallbladder disease, breast cancer, and
hypertension
◉ A nurse is assisting with the care of a school-age child
immediately following surgery. The child weights 21.8 kg (48 lb) and
has a chest tube applied to suction. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider?
Answer: ANS: 250 mL of sanguineous drainage over the last 3 hr
RAT: The nurse should recognize that if more than 3 mL/kg/her of
sanguineous drainage occurs for more than 3 consecutive hours
following surgery, it can indicate active hemorrhaging. Therefore,
250 mL of sanguineous drainage from the child's chest tube is
excessive and the nurse should report this finding to the provider
immediately
