EXAM CRAM NCLEX-PN PRACTICE
QUESTIONS 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW RATIONALES andEXAM
PREPARATION
When the cadaver client is being prepared to donate and organ, the systolic
blood pressure should be maintained at 70 mm/Hg or greater to ensure a
blood supply to the donor organ.
Which action by the novice nurse indicates need for further teaching?
A. A nurse fails to wear gloves to remove a dressing
B. The nurse applies the oxygen saturation monitor to the earlobe
C. The nurse elevates the head of the bed to check blood pressure
D. The nurse places the extremity to a dependent position to acquire a
peripheral blood sample - CORRECT ANSWER-A. A nurse fails to
wear gloves to remove a dressing
why?
The nurse who fails to wear gloves to remove a contaminated dressing
needs further instruction
The nurse is preparing the client for a mammogram. To prepare the client
for a mammogram, the nurse should tell the client:
,A. Restrict her fat intake for one week before the test
B. To omit creams, powders, or deodorants before the exam
C. The mammography replaces the need for self breast exams
D. That mammography requires higher does of radiation than an x-ray. -
CORRECT ANSWER-B. To omit creams, powders, or deodorants
before the exam.
why?
The client having the mammogram should be instructed to omit deodorants
or powders beforehand because powders and deodorants can be interpreted
as abnormal.
Which of the following roommates would be best for the client with gastric
resection?
A. A client with Chron's disease
B. A client with pneuomia
C. A client with gastritis
D. A client with phlebitis - CORRECT ANSWER-D. A client with
phlebitis
why?
,The most suitable roommate for the client with gastric resection is the
client with phlebitis because phlebitis is an inflammation of the blood
vessel and is not infectious.
The licensed practical nurse is working with a RN and a patient care
assistant. Which of the following clients should be cared for by the RN?
A. A client two days post-appendectomy
B. A client one week post-thyroidectomy
C. A client 3 days post- splenectomy
D. A client 2 days post- thoracotomy - CORRECT ANSWER-D. A
client 2 days post-thoracotomy
why?
The most critical client should be assigned to the RN; in this case, that is
the client 2 days post-thoracotomy.
The LPN is observing a graduate nurse as she assess the central venous
pressure. Which observation indicates that the graduate needs further
teaching?
A. The graduate places the client in a supine position to read the
manometer
B. The graduate turns the stopcock to the off position from the IV fluid to
the client
C. The graduate instructs the client to perform the Valsalva manuever
during the CVP reading
, D. The graduate notes the level at the top of the meniscus - CORRECT
ANSWER-C. The Graduate instructs the client to perform the Valsalva
manuever during the CVP reading.
why?
The client should breathe normally during a central venous pressure
monitor reading.
Which of the following roommates would be most suitable for the client
with myasthenia gravis?
A. A client with hypothyroidism
B. A client with Chron's disease
C. A client with pylonephritis
D. A client with bronchitis - CORRECT ANSWER-A. A client with
hypothyroidism
why?
The most suitable roommate for the client with myasthenia gravis is the
client with hypothyroidism because he is quiet.
The nurse employed in the ER is responsible for triage for 4 clients injured
in a motor vehicle accident. Which of the following clients should receive
priority in care?
QUESTIONS 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW RATIONALES andEXAM
PREPARATION
When the cadaver client is being prepared to donate and organ, the systolic
blood pressure should be maintained at 70 mm/Hg or greater to ensure a
blood supply to the donor organ.
Which action by the novice nurse indicates need for further teaching?
A. A nurse fails to wear gloves to remove a dressing
B. The nurse applies the oxygen saturation monitor to the earlobe
C. The nurse elevates the head of the bed to check blood pressure
D. The nurse places the extremity to a dependent position to acquire a
peripheral blood sample - CORRECT ANSWER-A. A nurse fails to
wear gloves to remove a dressing
why?
The nurse who fails to wear gloves to remove a contaminated dressing
needs further instruction
The nurse is preparing the client for a mammogram. To prepare the client
for a mammogram, the nurse should tell the client:
,A. Restrict her fat intake for one week before the test
B. To omit creams, powders, or deodorants before the exam
C. The mammography replaces the need for self breast exams
D. That mammography requires higher does of radiation than an x-ray. -
CORRECT ANSWER-B. To omit creams, powders, or deodorants
before the exam.
why?
The client having the mammogram should be instructed to omit deodorants
or powders beforehand because powders and deodorants can be interpreted
as abnormal.
Which of the following roommates would be best for the client with gastric
resection?
A. A client with Chron's disease
B. A client with pneuomia
C. A client with gastritis
D. A client with phlebitis - CORRECT ANSWER-D. A client with
phlebitis
why?
,The most suitable roommate for the client with gastric resection is the
client with phlebitis because phlebitis is an inflammation of the blood
vessel and is not infectious.
The licensed practical nurse is working with a RN and a patient care
assistant. Which of the following clients should be cared for by the RN?
A. A client two days post-appendectomy
B. A client one week post-thyroidectomy
C. A client 3 days post- splenectomy
D. A client 2 days post- thoracotomy - CORRECT ANSWER-D. A
client 2 days post-thoracotomy
why?
The most critical client should be assigned to the RN; in this case, that is
the client 2 days post-thoracotomy.
The LPN is observing a graduate nurse as she assess the central venous
pressure. Which observation indicates that the graduate needs further
teaching?
A. The graduate places the client in a supine position to read the
manometer
B. The graduate turns the stopcock to the off position from the IV fluid to
the client
C. The graduate instructs the client to perform the Valsalva manuever
during the CVP reading
, D. The graduate notes the level at the top of the meniscus - CORRECT
ANSWER-C. The Graduate instructs the client to perform the Valsalva
manuever during the CVP reading.
why?
The client should breathe normally during a central venous pressure
monitor reading.
Which of the following roommates would be most suitable for the client
with myasthenia gravis?
A. A client with hypothyroidism
B. A client with Chron's disease
C. A client with pylonephritis
D. A client with bronchitis - CORRECT ANSWER-A. A client with
hypothyroidism
why?
The most suitable roommate for the client with myasthenia gravis is the
client with hypothyroidism because he is quiet.
The nurse employed in the ER is responsible for triage for 4 clients injured
in a motor vehicle accident. Which of the following clients should receive
priority in care?
