LPN NCLEX TESTBANK EXAM 2026/2027
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+
How should the nurse assess for the presence of thrombophlebitis in apatient who
reports having pain in the left lower leg?
A. By palpating the skin over the tibia and fibula.
B. By documenting daily calf circumference measurements.
C. By recording vital signs obtained four times a day.
D. By noting difficulty with ambulation.
B. By documenting daily calf circumference measurements.
A patient is scheduled for an IV pyelogram. He asks the nurse what he needs
to do to prepare for the test. Which of the following is the correct response?
A. "You need to have a full bladder for the test to be successful."
B. "You need to alert the technician if you feel any burning after the
dye is injected."
C. "You will receive a bowel preparation before the test can be
performed."
,D. "You must lie on your back for four hours after the test is
performed."
C. "You will receive a bowel preparation before the test can be
performed."
Inflammation from thrombophlebitis increases the size of theaffected extremity
and can be assessed regularly by measuring calf circumference. Thrombophlebitis
is an inflammation of a vein associated with thrombus formation.
Thrombophlebitis from venous stasis is most commonly seen in the legs
ofpostoperative patients. Manifestations of thrombophlebitis are pain and cramping
in the calf or thigh of the involved extremity, redness and swelling in the affected
area, elevated temperature, and an increase in the involved extremity's diameter.
Each shift, nurses should assess the legs for swelling and tenderness, measure
bilateral calf or thigh circumference, and determine if they experience any chest
pain or dyspnea. The patient should be instructed not to massage the legs.
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is removing a nasogastric tube (NGT). The nurse should take which
action?
A. Deflate the balloon
B. Irrigate the tube with 200 mL of water
C. Instruct the client to take a deep breath and hold it.
,D. Assess the gag reflex
C. Instruct the client to take a deep breath and hold it.
Prior to removing the NGT, it would be appropriate for thenurse to tell the client to
take a deep breath and hold it as the tube is removed. Thenurse should then pinch
the tube and remove the tube quickly and steadily over 3-6seconds while the client
holds their breath or during exhalation.
3 multiple choice options
Bowel prep is necessary to make sure the x-rays are clear and
that urinary structures are not obstructed by bowel contents. An IV pyelogram is an
x-ray that is used to view the urinary structures.
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is assisting in the placement of an indwelling foley catheter in a
male patient. She knows to inflate the balloon on the catheter at which of the
following points in the procedure?
A. Upon meeting resistance
B. As soon as urine is observed in the tubing
, C. After advancing to the point of bifurcation
D. After fully advancing the length of the catheter
C. After advancing to the point of bifurcation
The nurse should inflate the balloon on the catheter once she
reaches the point of bifurcation. This is achieved by slowly advancing the catheter,
observing the tubing for urine to appear, and then continuing to advance to the
point of bifurcation after urine is observed. This will ensure the balloon is in the
bladder before the nurse inflates it.
3 multiple choice options
The licensed practical/vocational (LPN/VN) assists a registered nurse (RN) in
planning a staff educational conference about indwelling urinary catheters. Which
of the following information should be included?
A. Sterile gloves should be used to perform urinary catheter care.
B. Urinary specimens may be collected from a catheter bag.
C. You may irrigate a catheter with warm water for poor outflow.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+
How should the nurse assess for the presence of thrombophlebitis in apatient who
reports having pain in the left lower leg?
A. By palpating the skin over the tibia and fibula.
B. By documenting daily calf circumference measurements.
C. By recording vital signs obtained four times a day.
D. By noting difficulty with ambulation.
B. By documenting daily calf circumference measurements.
A patient is scheduled for an IV pyelogram. He asks the nurse what he needs
to do to prepare for the test. Which of the following is the correct response?
A. "You need to have a full bladder for the test to be successful."
B. "You need to alert the technician if you feel any burning after the
dye is injected."
C. "You will receive a bowel preparation before the test can be
performed."
,D. "You must lie on your back for four hours after the test is
performed."
C. "You will receive a bowel preparation before the test can be
performed."
Inflammation from thrombophlebitis increases the size of theaffected extremity
and can be assessed regularly by measuring calf circumference. Thrombophlebitis
is an inflammation of a vein associated with thrombus formation.
Thrombophlebitis from venous stasis is most commonly seen in the legs
ofpostoperative patients. Manifestations of thrombophlebitis are pain and cramping
in the calf or thigh of the involved extremity, redness and swelling in the affected
area, elevated temperature, and an increase in the involved extremity's diameter.
Each shift, nurses should assess the legs for swelling and tenderness, measure
bilateral calf or thigh circumference, and determine if they experience any chest
pain or dyspnea. The patient should be instructed not to massage the legs.
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is removing a nasogastric tube (NGT). The nurse should take which
action?
A. Deflate the balloon
B. Irrigate the tube with 200 mL of water
C. Instruct the client to take a deep breath and hold it.
,D. Assess the gag reflex
C. Instruct the client to take a deep breath and hold it.
Prior to removing the NGT, it would be appropriate for thenurse to tell the client to
take a deep breath and hold it as the tube is removed. Thenurse should then pinch
the tube and remove the tube quickly and steadily over 3-6seconds while the client
holds their breath or during exhalation.
3 multiple choice options
Bowel prep is necessary to make sure the x-rays are clear and
that urinary structures are not obstructed by bowel contents. An IV pyelogram is an
x-ray that is used to view the urinary structures.
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is assisting in the placement of an indwelling foley catheter in a
male patient. She knows to inflate the balloon on the catheter at which of the
following points in the procedure?
A. Upon meeting resistance
B. As soon as urine is observed in the tubing
, C. After advancing to the point of bifurcation
D. After fully advancing the length of the catheter
C. After advancing to the point of bifurcation
The nurse should inflate the balloon on the catheter once she
reaches the point of bifurcation. This is achieved by slowly advancing the catheter,
observing the tubing for urine to appear, and then continuing to advance to the
point of bifurcation after urine is observed. This will ensure the balloon is in the
bladder before the nurse inflates it.
3 multiple choice options
The licensed practical/vocational (LPN/VN) assists a registered nurse (RN) in
planning a staff educational conference about indwelling urinary catheters. Which
of the following information should be included?
A. Sterile gloves should be used to perform urinary catheter care.
B. Urinary specimens may be collected from a catheter bag.
C. You may irrigate a catheter with warm water for poor outflow.
