NLE TEST |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Situation - Richard has a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance related to
excessive secretions and is at risk for infection because of retained secretions. Part of
Nurse Mario's nursing care plan is to loosen and remove excessive secretions in the
airway.
MariolistenstoRichard'sbilateralsoundsandfindsthatcongestionisintheupperlobesofthe lungs.
The appropriate position to drain the anterior and posterior apical segments of the lungs
when Mario does percussion would be:
A. Client lying on his back then flat on his abdomen on Trendelenburg position
B. Client seated upright in bed or on a chair then leaning forward in sitting position then flat
on his back and on his abdomen
C. Client lying flat on his back and then flat on his abdomen
D. Client lying on his right then left side on Trendelenburg position
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Client seated upright in bed or on a chair then leaning forward in sitting position then
flat on his back and on his abdomen
Question 2
When documenting outcome of Richard's treatment Mario should include the following in
his recording EXCEPT:
A. Color, amount and consistency of sputum
B. Character of breath sounds and respiratory rate before and after procedure
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, C. Amount of fluid intake of client before and after the procedure
D. Significant changes in vital signs
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Amount of fluid intake of client before and after the procedure
Question 3
Mario prepares Richard for postural drainage and percussion. Which of the following is as
pecial consideration when doing the procedure?
A. Respiratory rate of 16 to 20 per minute
B. Client can tolerate sitting and lying positions
C. Client has no signs of infection
D. Time of last food and fluid intake of the client
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Client can tolerate sitting and lying positions
Question 4
When doing an initial assessment, the best way for you to identify the client's priority
problemis to:
A. Interview the client for chief complaints and other symptoms
B. Talk to the relatives to gather data about history of illness
C. Do auscultation to check for chest congestion
D. Do a physical examination while asking the client relevant questions
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Do a physical examination while asking the client relevant questions
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ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Situation - Richard has a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance related to
excessive secretions and is at risk for infection because of retained secretions. Part of
Nurse Mario's nursing care plan is to loosen and remove excessive secretions in the
airway.
MariolistenstoRichard'sbilateralsoundsandfindsthatcongestionisintheupperlobesofthe lungs.
The appropriate position to drain the anterior and posterior apical segments of the lungs
when Mario does percussion would be:
A. Client lying on his back then flat on his abdomen on Trendelenburg position
B. Client seated upright in bed or on a chair then leaning forward in sitting position then flat
on his back and on his abdomen
C. Client lying flat on his back and then flat on his abdomen
D. Client lying on his right then left side on Trendelenburg position
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Client seated upright in bed or on a chair then leaning forward in sitting position then
flat on his back and on his abdomen
Question 2
When documenting outcome of Richard's treatment Mario should include the following in
his recording EXCEPT:
A. Color, amount and consistency of sputum
B. Character of breath sounds and respiratory rate before and after procedure
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, C. Amount of fluid intake of client before and after the procedure
D. Significant changes in vital signs
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Amount of fluid intake of client before and after the procedure
Question 3
Mario prepares Richard for postural drainage and percussion. Which of the following is as
pecial consideration when doing the procedure?
A. Respiratory rate of 16 to 20 per minute
B. Client can tolerate sitting and lying positions
C. Client has no signs of infection
D. Time of last food and fluid intake of the client
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Client can tolerate sitting and lying positions
Question 4
When doing an initial assessment, the best way for you to identify the client's priority
problemis to:
A. Interview the client for chief complaints and other symptoms
B. Talk to the relatives to gather data about history of illness
C. Do auscultation to check for chest congestion
D. Do a physical examination while asking the client relevant questions
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Do a physical examination while asking the client relevant questions
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