100 Original NCLEX-PN Style Practice
Questions and Answers with Detailed
Rationales for Comprehensive Predictor
2026 Exam Preparation, Covering
Fundamentals, Medical-Surgical,
Pharmacology, Maternal-Newborn,
Pediatrics, Mental Health, Safety,
Prioritization, Nutrition, Fluids, Emergency,
and NGN-Style Clinical Judgment Review: A
Complete Study Guide Set
Fundamentals
1. Q: What is the most important
nursing action to prevent infection
before and after every patient contact?
A: Perform hand hygiene.
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the single
, most effective way to prevent the spread
of infection.
2. Q: A patient is at risk for falls. What is
the priority intervention?
A: Keep the bed in the lowest position
and call light within reach.
Rationale: These reduce the risk of
injury if the patient tries to get up
unsupervised.
3. Q: How should the nurse measure a
patient for an NG tube?
A: From the nose to the earlobe to the
xiphoid process.
Rationale: This estimates the distance to
the stomach for safe insertion.
4. Q: A patient has a Stage 2 pressure
ulcer. What does this look like?
, A: Partial-thickness skin loss with a
red/pink wound bed.
Rationale: Stage 2 involves loss of
epidermis and/or dermis, often
presenting as a blister or shallow open
ulcer.
5. Q: Who is responsible for explaining
a surgical procedure and obtaining
informed consent?
A: The provider performing the
procedure.
Rationale: The nurse may witness the
signature, but the provider must explain
risks, benefits, and alternatives.
6. Q: What is a living will?
A: A legal document stating a patient’s
wishes for end-of-life care.
, Rationale: It guides care if the patient
cannot communicate; it does not
appoint a decision-maker.
7. Q: How often should a nurse assess a
patient in restraints?
A: Every 15 minutes for circulation,
safety, and needs.
Rationale: Frequent checks prevent
injury and ensure basic needs are met.
8. Q: How should a urinary drainage
bag be positioned?
A: Below the level of the bladder.
Rationale: This prevents urine from
refluxing into the bladder and causing
infection.
9. Q: What is the correct technique for
a clean-catch midstream urine
Questions and Answers with Detailed
Rationales for Comprehensive Predictor
2026 Exam Preparation, Covering
Fundamentals, Medical-Surgical,
Pharmacology, Maternal-Newborn,
Pediatrics, Mental Health, Safety,
Prioritization, Nutrition, Fluids, Emergency,
and NGN-Style Clinical Judgment Review: A
Complete Study Guide Set
Fundamentals
1. Q: What is the most important
nursing action to prevent infection
before and after every patient contact?
A: Perform hand hygiene.
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the single
, most effective way to prevent the spread
of infection.
2. Q: A patient is at risk for falls. What is
the priority intervention?
A: Keep the bed in the lowest position
and call light within reach.
Rationale: These reduce the risk of
injury if the patient tries to get up
unsupervised.
3. Q: How should the nurse measure a
patient for an NG tube?
A: From the nose to the earlobe to the
xiphoid process.
Rationale: This estimates the distance to
the stomach for safe insertion.
4. Q: A patient has a Stage 2 pressure
ulcer. What does this look like?
, A: Partial-thickness skin loss with a
red/pink wound bed.
Rationale: Stage 2 involves loss of
epidermis and/or dermis, often
presenting as a blister or shallow open
ulcer.
5. Q: Who is responsible for explaining
a surgical procedure and obtaining
informed consent?
A: The provider performing the
procedure.
Rationale: The nurse may witness the
signature, but the provider must explain
risks, benefits, and alternatives.
6. Q: What is a living will?
A: A legal document stating a patient’s
wishes for end-of-life care.
, Rationale: It guides care if the patient
cannot communicate; it does not
appoint a decision-maker.
7. Q: How often should a nurse assess a
patient in restraints?
A: Every 15 minutes for circulation,
safety, and needs.
Rationale: Frequent checks prevent
injury and ensure basic needs are met.
8. Q: How should a urinary drainage
bag be positioned?
A: Below the level of the bladder.
Rationale: This prevents urine from
refluxing into the bladder and causing
infection.
9. Q: What is the correct technique for
a clean-catch midstream urine
