NP 235 ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 3rd Level Sprain . Answer: Characterized by severe pain, hematoma,
more edema, bruising, and abnormal joint movements
◉ NSAIDs . Answer: Medication for pain relief in muscle injuries
◉ Extent of Injury Assessment . Answer: Determined through MRI
◉ Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Risk . Answer: Typists are at the highest
risk
◉ Comminuted Fracture . Answer: Fracture with multiple bone
fragments, shattered
◉ LPN Role in Pins & Traction . Answer: Monitors, does not set up
traction, assesses temperature, pin, and site cleanliness
◉ Liver Function . Answer: Metabolizes substances, regulates blood
glucose, stores vitamins, forms bile, and aids in blood coagulation
, ◉ Obstructive Jaundice . Answer: Blockages hinder bile flow from liver
to intestine
◉ Compensated Cirrhosis Symptoms . Answer: Include intermittent
fever, vascular spiders, epistaxis, ankle edema, morning indigestion, and
liver enlargement
◉ Cirrhosis Nutrition with Diabetes . Answer: Requires a controlled
carbohydrate diet
◉ Hepatitis Type A Symptoms . Answer: Headache and fever
◉ Cholecystitis Diet Order . Answer: Question a general diet order
◉ Excessive T-Tube Drainage . Answer: If drainage exceeds 600mL in
24 hours, contact physician
◉ Pancreatitis Medication Order . Answer: Question Tylenol-only
orders
◉ Steatorrhea Description . Answer: Frothy, foul-smelling stool
◉ Blood Sugar Testing in Unconscious Patients . Answer: Draw blood
from the side of the finger
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 3rd Level Sprain . Answer: Characterized by severe pain, hematoma,
more edema, bruising, and abnormal joint movements
◉ NSAIDs . Answer: Medication for pain relief in muscle injuries
◉ Extent of Injury Assessment . Answer: Determined through MRI
◉ Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Risk . Answer: Typists are at the highest
risk
◉ Comminuted Fracture . Answer: Fracture with multiple bone
fragments, shattered
◉ LPN Role in Pins & Traction . Answer: Monitors, does not set up
traction, assesses temperature, pin, and site cleanliness
◉ Liver Function . Answer: Metabolizes substances, regulates blood
glucose, stores vitamins, forms bile, and aids in blood coagulation
, ◉ Obstructive Jaundice . Answer: Blockages hinder bile flow from liver
to intestine
◉ Compensated Cirrhosis Symptoms . Answer: Include intermittent
fever, vascular spiders, epistaxis, ankle edema, morning indigestion, and
liver enlargement
◉ Cirrhosis Nutrition with Diabetes . Answer: Requires a controlled
carbohydrate diet
◉ Hepatitis Type A Symptoms . Answer: Headache and fever
◉ Cholecystitis Diet Order . Answer: Question a general diet order
◉ Excessive T-Tube Drainage . Answer: If drainage exceeds 600mL in
24 hours, contact physician
◉ Pancreatitis Medication Order . Answer: Question Tylenol-only
orders
◉ Steatorrhea Description . Answer: Frothy, foul-smelling stool
◉ Blood Sugar Testing in Unconscious Patients . Answer: Draw blood
from the side of the finger