NLE EXAM PREP |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Mario listens to Richard's bilateral sounds and finds that congestion is in the upper lobes
of the 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
C. Amount of fluid intake of client before and after the procedure
D. Significant changes in vital signs
CORRECT ANSWER
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, C. Amount of fluid intake of client before and after the procedure
Question 3
When assessing Richard for chest percussion or chest vibration and postural drainage,
Mario would focus on the
following EXCEPT:
A. Amount of food and fluid taken during the last meal before treatment
B. Respiratory rate, breath sounds and location of congestion
C. Teaching the client's relatives to perform the procedure
D. Doctor's order regarding position restrictions and client's tolerance for lying flat
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Teaching the client's relatives to perform the procedure
Question 4
Mario prepares Richard for postural drainage and percussion. Which of the following is a
special 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 5
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,The purpose of chest percussion and vibration is to loosen secretions in the lungs. The
difference between the
procedures is:
A. Percussion uses only one hand while vibration uses both hands
B. Percussion delivers cushioned blows to the chest with cupped palms while vibration
gently shakes secretion loose
on the exhalation cycle
C. In both percussion and vibration the hands are on top of each other and hand action is in
tune with client's breath
rhythm
D. Percussion slaps the chest to loosen secretions while vibration shakes the secretions along
with the inhalation of
air
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Percussion delivers cushioned blows to the chest with cupped palms while vibration
gently shakes secretion loose
on the exhalation cycle
Question 6
Situation - A 61 year old man, Mr. Regalado, is admitted to the private ward for
observation after complaints of severe
chest pain. You are assigned to take care of the client.
CORRECT ANSWER
Question 7
When doing an initial assessment, the best way for you to identify the client's priority
problem is to:
3
, 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
Question 8
Nancy blames God for her situation. She is easily provoked to tears and wants to be left
alone, refusing to eat or talk
to her family. A religious person before, she now refuses to pray or go to church stating that
God has abandoned her.
The nurse understands that Nancy is grieving for her self and is in the stage of:
A. bargaining
B. denial
C. anger
D. acceptance
CORRECT ANSWER
C. anger
Question 9
Which of the following ethical principles refers to the duty to do good?
A. Beneficence
B. Fidelity
C. Veracity
D. Nonmaleficence
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Mario listens to Richard's bilateral sounds and finds that congestion is in the upper lobes
of the 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
C. Amount of fluid intake of client before and after the procedure
D. Significant changes in vital signs
CORRECT ANSWER
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, C. Amount of fluid intake of client before and after the procedure
Question 3
When assessing Richard for chest percussion or chest vibration and postural drainage,
Mario would focus on the
following EXCEPT:
A. Amount of food and fluid taken during the last meal before treatment
B. Respiratory rate, breath sounds and location of congestion
C. Teaching the client's relatives to perform the procedure
D. Doctor's order regarding position restrictions and client's tolerance for lying flat
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Teaching the client's relatives to perform the procedure
Question 4
Mario prepares Richard for postural drainage and percussion. Which of the following is a
special 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 5
2
,The purpose of chest percussion and vibration is to loosen secretions in the lungs. The
difference between the
procedures is:
A. Percussion uses only one hand while vibration uses both hands
B. Percussion delivers cushioned blows to the chest with cupped palms while vibration
gently shakes secretion loose
on the exhalation cycle
C. In both percussion and vibration the hands are on top of each other and hand action is in
tune with client's breath
rhythm
D. Percussion slaps the chest to loosen secretions while vibration shakes the secretions along
with the inhalation of
air
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Percussion delivers cushioned blows to the chest with cupped palms while vibration
gently shakes secretion loose
on the exhalation cycle
Question 6
Situation - A 61 year old man, Mr. Regalado, is admitted to the private ward for
observation after complaints of severe
chest pain. You are assigned to take care of the client.
CORRECT ANSWER
Question 7
When doing an initial assessment, the best way for you to identify the client's priority
problem is to:
3
, 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
Question 8
Nancy blames God for her situation. She is easily provoked to tears and wants to be left
alone, refusing to eat or talk
to her family. A religious person before, she now refuses to pray or go to church stating that
God has abandoned her.
The nurse understands that Nancy is grieving for her self and is in the stage of:
A. bargaining
B. denial
C. anger
D. acceptance
CORRECT ANSWER
C. anger
Question 9
Which of the following ethical principles refers to the duty to do good?
A. Beneficence
B. Fidelity
C. Veracity
D. Nonmaleficence
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