COMPREHENSIVE NCLEX-RN REVIEW: CLIENT CARE,
SAFETY, AND PHARMACOLOGY |COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
WITH 100% ACCURATE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS!
EXCELLENCE GUARANTEED!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027
Duration: 2 Hours
Total Marks: 100
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
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, What is the most important statement for the nurse to clarify during a colon resection
admission? Answer: The statement 'I usually have a few glasses of wine in the evening' should
be clarified as it may indicate potential complications with anesthesia or medication
interactions.
What test should be performed prior to obtaining an arterial blood gas (ABG) sample? Answer:
The Allen test should be performed to assess the adequacy of collateral circulation in the hand.
What should be included in staff education about client confidentiality? Answer: The client is
the sole owner of the client's medical record, and unneeded worksheets must be shredded to
ensure confidentiality.
Which client should be assigned to a private room in a long-term care facility? Answer: The
client with hepatitis C (HCV) should be assigned to a private room to prevent transmission.
What intervention should be included in the care plan for a client with COPD? Answer: Provide
the client with small, frequent meals, and schedule a rest period before and after meals.
What are the intended outcomes of surgical repair of hypospadias? Answer: Intended outcomes
include relief from bladder obstruction and the ability to void while standing.
What action should the nurse take for a sputum specimen for culture and sensitivity? Answer:
The nurse should tell the client to rinse the mouth with water before the specimen is obtained.
Which client should the nurse prioritize calling back? Answer: The parent of the client with
pneumonia and pink, frothy sputum should be prioritized for a call back.
What is a priority for the nurse to monitor in a child receiving skeletal traction? Answer: The
pull of the traction on the client's pins should be monitored to ensure proper alignment and
prevent complications.
What findings are consistent with an acute myocardial infarction (MI)? Answer: Findings
consistent with an acute MI include nausea and vomiting, diaphoresis, and dyspnea.
What finding after a closed head injury requires immediate intervention? Answer: A headache
that worsens with coughing requires immediate intervention as it may indicate increased
intracranial pressure.
What indicates a correct understanding of elder abuse? Answer: A health care worker or family
member who threatens to withhold food, water, or medical care is committing a form of abuse.
What action should the nurse take for a newborn with an abnormal finding? Answer: The nurse
should notify the primary health care provider of the finding.
What should be included in teaching about client confidentiality? Answer: Certain information
in the client's medical record may not be considered confidential.
What activity can be assigned to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Answer: Applying a
condom catheter to the male client with a hip fracture who is incontinent can be assigned to
UAP.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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SAFETY, AND PHARMACOLOGY |COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
WITH 100% ACCURATE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS!
EXCELLENCE GUARANTEED!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027
Duration: 2 Hours
Total Marks: 100
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, What is the most important statement for the nurse to clarify during a colon resection
admission? Answer: The statement 'I usually have a few glasses of wine in the evening' should
be clarified as it may indicate potential complications with anesthesia or medication
interactions.
What test should be performed prior to obtaining an arterial blood gas (ABG) sample? Answer:
The Allen test should be performed to assess the adequacy of collateral circulation in the hand.
What should be included in staff education about client confidentiality? Answer: The client is
the sole owner of the client's medical record, and unneeded worksheets must be shredded to
ensure confidentiality.
Which client should be assigned to a private room in a long-term care facility? Answer: The
client with hepatitis C (HCV) should be assigned to a private room to prevent transmission.
What intervention should be included in the care plan for a client with COPD? Answer: Provide
the client with small, frequent meals, and schedule a rest period before and after meals.
What are the intended outcomes of surgical repair of hypospadias? Answer: Intended outcomes
include relief from bladder obstruction and the ability to void while standing.
What action should the nurse take for a sputum specimen for culture and sensitivity? Answer:
The nurse should tell the client to rinse the mouth with water before the specimen is obtained.
Which client should the nurse prioritize calling back? Answer: The parent of the client with
pneumonia and pink, frothy sputum should be prioritized for a call back.
What is a priority for the nurse to monitor in a child receiving skeletal traction? Answer: The
pull of the traction on the client's pins should be monitored to ensure proper alignment and
prevent complications.
What findings are consistent with an acute myocardial infarction (MI)? Answer: Findings
consistent with an acute MI include nausea and vomiting, diaphoresis, and dyspnea.
What finding after a closed head injury requires immediate intervention? Answer: A headache
that worsens with coughing requires immediate intervention as it may indicate increased
intracranial pressure.
What indicates a correct understanding of elder abuse? Answer: A health care worker or family
member who threatens to withhold food, water, or medical care is committing a form of abuse.
What action should the nurse take for a newborn with an abnormal finding? Answer: The nurse
should notify the primary health care provider of the finding.
What should be included in teaching about client confidentiality? Answer: Certain information
in the client's medical record may not be considered confidential.
What activity can be assigned to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Answer: Applying a
condom catheter to the male client with a hip fracture who is incontinent can be assigned to
UAP.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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