• NSG 4800 COMPS 09/08/2026
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NSG 4800 COMPS Exam 3 – 2026/2027
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Guaranteed Pass and First Attempt– (2026)
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Which directions should the practical nurse (PN) provide to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
A. Report the total urine output for the client on intake and output.
B. Offer the client 6 grams of carbohydrates during each meal.
C. Obtain the vital signs for the client who is returning from surgery.
D. Observe and report any signs of infection in the client's urine. –
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Correct Answer :A. Report the total urine output for the client on intake and output.
Rationale: Directions should be given to the UAP that are clear and precise about basic client care, such as the
collection of data related to intake and output (A). (B) requires nursing judgment of the licensed nurse. (C and
D) are client assessment, which is a component of the nursing process and the responsibility of the licensed
nurse.
Which action is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to implement for a client who has a Stage I pressure
ulcer?
A. Debride ulcer using a wet to dry dressing.
B. Apply an antibiotic ointment to the wound.
C. Encourage intake of additional vitamin C.
D. Monitor client's serum pre-albumin levels. –
Correct Answer :D. Monitor client's serum pre-albumin levels.
Rationale: Wound healing requires good nutritional status that is best evidenced with serum pre-albumin levels
(D) which provide the most useful marker of what the client has eaten, what nutrients the client has absorbed,
digested and metabolized. A stage I ulcer does not require debridement (A) or an ointment (B). An adequate
intake of vitamin C is important for wound healing but serum pre-albumin gives a better overall picture of the
client's nutritional status (C).
What action is most important for the practical nurse (PN) implement to help control pain for a client who is two
days post-laminectomy?
A. Encourage the client to request pain medication.
B. Determine the client's pain level at regular intervals.
C. Evaluate the client's pain level after administering an analgesic.
D. Instruct the client to use relaxation techniques to control the pain. –
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Correct Answer :B. Determine the client's pain level at regular intervals.
Rationale: Pain control is best managed by assessing the client's pain level and character on a regular basis (B).
(A, C and D) should be implemented but do not provide consistent pain management as the implementation of
regular assessment and analgesic administration
Which task could the practical nurse assign to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
A. Reinforce teaching a mom how to position infant for sleep.
B. Observe and record the presence of an infant's Moro reflex.
C. Verify identification arm bands when infant is left in mom's room.
D. Determine adequacy of mother's first void after catheter removal. –
Correct Answer :C. Verify identification arm bands when infant is left in mom's room.
Rationale: Delivering an infant from the nursery to the mother's room and verifying the identification on both
arm bands is a task that could be assigned to a UAP (C). The task is a predictable, routine task on a unit.
Reinforcing teaching about infant sleeping positions (A), assessing for normal infant reflexes (B), and
determining adequacy of the quantity of urine output after a catheter (D) require nursing judgment and should
not be assigned. Assigned tasks are tasks that nursing assistants are trained, hired, and paid to perform
The healthcare provider prescribes ketorolac (Toradol) 15 mg IM for a client in pain. The available concentration
is 30 mg/mL. How many mL should the practical nurse (PN) administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is
required, round to the nearest tenth.) - Correct Answer :Answer: 0.5
Which technique should the practical nurse implement when providing care to a pediatric client?
A. Weigh the mother and infant together then subtract the mother's weight.
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B. Tell a 5-year-old child to blow bubbles during an invasive painful procedure.
C. Pinch the child's nose shut to encourage child to swallow oral medications.
D. Administer intramuscular injections in the vastus lateralis for a 9-month-old. –
Correct Answer :D. Administer intramuscular injections in the vastus lateralis for a 9-month-old.
Rationale: The vastus lateralis site should be used for an infant (D) until other intramuscular sites develop, which
occurs as the child learns to walk. (A) does not provide the most accurate data. (B) is a distraction technique,
which may not be effective during invasive painful procedures. (C) places the child at risk for aspiration and is not
an acceptable approach.
A client who is pregnant arrives at an urgent care clinic and complains of feeling very uncomfortable. The client
states she feels a strong urge to have a bowel movement. Which action is most important for the practical nurse
(PN) to implement?
A. Place the client in a room with a precipitous delivery tray.
B. Collect a urine specimen using a clean catch container.
C. Ask the client if she knows her expected date of delivery.
D. Inspect the perineum for the presence of a bloody show.
- Correct Answer :A. Place the client in a room with a precipitous delivery tray.
Rationale: The client is manifesting signs of an imminent delivery, which includes regular contractions that are
very uncomfortable, a strong urge to defecate, and pushing, so she should be immediately placed in the room
with a precipitous delivery tray (A) to ensure a safe, sterile environment for delivery. (B, C, and D) can be
implemented after the client is prepared for possible precipitous delivery.
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Exam
NSG 4800 COMPS Exam 3 – 2026/2027
Complete Edition Questions with Answers for
Guaranteed Pass and First Attempt– (2026)
Actual Questions & Answers (Chamberlain)
100% Guarantee Pass
Which directions should the practical nurse (PN) provide to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
A. Report the total urine output for the client on intake and output.
B. Offer the client 6 grams of carbohydrates during each meal.
C. Obtain the vital signs for the client who is returning from surgery.
D. Observe and report any signs of infection in the client's urine. –
P 1
, • NSG 4800 COMPS 09/08/2026
Exam
Correct Answer :A. Report the total urine output for the client on intake and output.
Rationale: Directions should be given to the UAP that are clear and precise about basic client care, such as the
collection of data related to intake and output (A). (B) requires nursing judgment of the licensed nurse. (C and
D) are client assessment, which is a component of the nursing process and the responsibility of the licensed
nurse.
Which action is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to implement for a client who has a Stage I pressure
ulcer?
A. Debride ulcer using a wet to dry dressing.
B. Apply an antibiotic ointment to the wound.
C. Encourage intake of additional vitamin C.
D. Monitor client's serum pre-albumin levels. –
Correct Answer :D. Monitor client's serum pre-albumin levels.
Rationale: Wound healing requires good nutritional status that is best evidenced with serum pre-albumin levels
(D) which provide the most useful marker of what the client has eaten, what nutrients the client has absorbed,
digested and metabolized. A stage I ulcer does not require debridement (A) or an ointment (B). An adequate
intake of vitamin C is important for wound healing but serum pre-albumin gives a better overall picture of the
client's nutritional status (C).
What action is most important for the practical nurse (PN) implement to help control pain for a client who is two
days post-laminectomy?
A. Encourage the client to request pain medication.
B. Determine the client's pain level at regular intervals.
C. Evaluate the client's pain level after administering an analgesic.
D. Instruct the client to use relaxation techniques to control the pain. –
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Exam
Correct Answer :B. Determine the client's pain level at regular intervals.
Rationale: Pain control is best managed by assessing the client's pain level and character on a regular basis (B).
(A, C and D) should be implemented but do not provide consistent pain management as the implementation of
regular assessment and analgesic administration
Which task could the practical nurse assign to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
A. Reinforce teaching a mom how to position infant for sleep.
B. Observe and record the presence of an infant's Moro reflex.
C. Verify identification arm bands when infant is left in mom's room.
D. Determine adequacy of mother's first void after catheter removal. –
Correct Answer :C. Verify identification arm bands when infant is left in mom's room.
Rationale: Delivering an infant from the nursery to the mother's room and verifying the identification on both
arm bands is a task that could be assigned to a UAP (C). The task is a predictable, routine task on a unit.
Reinforcing teaching about infant sleeping positions (A), assessing for normal infant reflexes (B), and
determining adequacy of the quantity of urine output after a catheter (D) require nursing judgment and should
not be assigned. Assigned tasks are tasks that nursing assistants are trained, hired, and paid to perform
The healthcare provider prescribes ketorolac (Toradol) 15 mg IM for a client in pain. The available concentration
is 30 mg/mL. How many mL should the practical nurse (PN) administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is
required, round to the nearest tenth.) - Correct Answer :Answer: 0.5
Which technique should the practical nurse implement when providing care to a pediatric client?
A. Weigh the mother and infant together then subtract the mother's weight.
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B. Tell a 5-year-old child to blow bubbles during an invasive painful procedure.
C. Pinch the child's nose shut to encourage child to swallow oral medications.
D. Administer intramuscular injections in the vastus lateralis for a 9-month-old. –
Correct Answer :D. Administer intramuscular injections in the vastus lateralis for a 9-month-old.
Rationale: The vastus lateralis site should be used for an infant (D) until other intramuscular sites develop, which
occurs as the child learns to walk. (A) does not provide the most accurate data. (B) is a distraction technique,
which may not be effective during invasive painful procedures. (C) places the child at risk for aspiration and is not
an acceptable approach.
A client who is pregnant arrives at an urgent care clinic and complains of feeling very uncomfortable. The client
states she feels a strong urge to have a bowel movement. Which action is most important for the practical nurse
(PN) to implement?
A. Place the client in a room with a precipitous delivery tray.
B. Collect a urine specimen using a clean catch container.
C. Ask the client if she knows her expected date of delivery.
D. Inspect the perineum for the presence of a bloody show.
- Correct Answer :A. Place the client in a room with a precipitous delivery tray.
Rationale: The client is manifesting signs of an imminent delivery, which includes regular contractions that are
very uncomfortable, a strong urge to defecate, and pushing, so she should be immediately placed in the room
with a precipitous delivery tray (A) to ensure a safe, sterile environment for delivery. (B, C, and D) can be
implemented after the client is prepared for possible precipitous delivery.
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