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“CONTEMPORARY NURSING NCLEX PREP
QUESTIONS “ NEWEST UPDATED EXAM 2025 – 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%
GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION)
contemporary nursing NCLEX prep questions
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible
cerebral aneurysm following a loss of consciousness in the emergency room.
The nurse anticipates preparing the patient for ordered diagnostic tests. This
nurse's knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for this condition reflects
which aspect of nursing?
A.The art of nursing
B.The science of nursing
C.The caring aspect of nursing
D.The holistic approach to nursing
B. The science of nursing is the knowledge base for care that is provided. In
contrast, the skilled application of that knowledge is the art of nursing. Providing
holistic care to patients based on the science of nursing is considered the art of
nursing.
Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North
America is regarded as the founder of American nursing?
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A.Clara Barton
B.Lillian Wald
C.Lavinia Dock
D.Florence Nightingale
D. Florence Nightingale elevated the status of nursing to a respected occupation,
improved the quality of nursing care, and founded modern nursing education. Clara
Barton established the Red Cross in the United States in 1882. Lillian Wald is the
founder of public health nursing. Lavinia Dock was a nursing leader and women's
rights activist instrumental in womens' right to vote.
In early civilizations, the theory of animism attempted to explain the
mysterious changes occurring in bodily functions. Which statement describes
a component of the development of nursing that occurred in this era?
A.Women who committed crimes were recruited into nursing the sick in lieu of
serving jail sentences.
B.Nurses identified the personal needs of the patient and their role in meeting
those needs.
C.Women called deaconesses made the first visits to the sick and male
religious orders cared for the sick and buried the dead.
D.The nurse was the mother who cared for her family during sickness by using
herbal remedies.
D. The theory of animism was based on the belief that everything in nature was alive
with invisible forces and endowed with power. In this era, the nurse usually was the
mother who cared for her family during sickness by providing physical care and
herbal remedies. At the beginning of the 16th century the shortage of nurses led to
the recruitment of women who had committed crimes to provide nursing care instead
of going to jail. In the early Christian period, women called deaconesses made the
first organized visits to sick people, and members of male religious orders gave
nursing care and buried the dead. The influences of Florence Nightingale were
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apparent from the middle of the 19th century to the 20th century; one of her
accomplishments was identifying the personal needs of the patient and the nurse's
role in meeting
World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which
development occurred during this period?
A.The role of the nurse was broadened.
B.There was a decreased emphasis on education.
C.Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings.
D.There was an overabundance of nurses.
A. During World War II, large numbers of women worked outside the home. They
became more independent and assertive, which led to an increased emphasis on
education. The war itself created a need for more nurses and resulted in a
knowledge explosion in medicine and technology. This trend broadened the role of
nurses to include practicing in a wide variety of health care settings.
Which phrase describes a purpose of the ANA's Nursing's Social Policy
Statement? Select all that apply.
A.To describe the nurse as a dependent caregiver
B.To provide standards for nursing educational programs
C.To define the scope of nursing practice
D.To establish a knowledge base for nursing practice
E.To describe nursing's social responsibility
F.To regulate nursing research
C, D, E. The ANA Social Policy Statement (2010) describes the social context of
nursing, a definition of nursing, the knowledge base for nursing practice, the scope of
nursing practice, standards of professional nursing practice, and the regulation of
professional nursing.
One of the four broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which
examples of nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all that apply.
A. A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program.
B. A nurse performs range-of-motion exercises for a patient on bedrest.
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C.A nurse shows a diabetic patient how to inject insulin.
D. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive.
E. A nurse provides hospice care for a patient with end-stage cancer.
F. A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school.
A, B, C. Activities to restore health focus on the individual with an illness and range
from early detection of a disease to rehabilitation and teaching during recovery.
These activities include drug counseling, teaching patients how to administer their
medications, and performing range-of-motion exercises for bedridden patients.
Recommending a yoga class for stress reduction is a goal of preventing illness, and
teaching a nutrition class is a goal of promoting health. A hospice care nurse helps to
facilitate coping with disability and death.
Nursing is recognized increasingly as a profession based on which defining
criteria? Select all that apply.
A. Well defined body of general knowledge
B. Interventions dependent upon the medical practice
C. Recognized authority by a professional group
D. Regulation by the medical industry
E. Code of ethics
F. Ongoing research
C, E, F. Nursing is recognized increasingly as a profession based on the following
defining criteria: well-defined body of specific and unique knowledge, strong service
orientation, recognized authority by a professional group, code of ethics, professional
organization that sets standards, ongoing research, and autonomy and self-
regulation.
A nurse is practicing as a nurse-midwife in a busy OB-GYN office. Which
degree in nursing is necessary to practice at this level?
A. LPN
B. ADN
C. BSN
D. MSN
“CONTEMPORARY NURSING NCLEX PREP
QUESTIONS “ NEWEST UPDATED EXAM 2025 – 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%
GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION)
contemporary nursing NCLEX prep questions
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible
cerebral aneurysm following a loss of consciousness in the emergency room.
The nurse anticipates preparing the patient for ordered diagnostic tests. This
nurse's knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for this condition reflects
which aspect of nursing?
A.The art of nursing
B.The science of nursing
C.The caring aspect of nursing
D.The holistic approach to nursing
B. The science of nursing is the knowledge base for care that is provided. In
contrast, the skilled application of that knowledge is the art of nursing. Providing
holistic care to patients based on the science of nursing is considered the art of
nursing.
Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North
America is regarded as the founder of American nursing?
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A.Clara Barton
B.Lillian Wald
C.Lavinia Dock
D.Florence Nightingale
D. Florence Nightingale elevated the status of nursing to a respected occupation,
improved the quality of nursing care, and founded modern nursing education. Clara
Barton established the Red Cross in the United States in 1882. Lillian Wald is the
founder of public health nursing. Lavinia Dock was a nursing leader and women's
rights activist instrumental in womens' right to vote.
In early civilizations, the theory of animism attempted to explain the
mysterious changes occurring in bodily functions. Which statement describes
a component of the development of nursing that occurred in this era?
A.Women who committed crimes were recruited into nursing the sick in lieu of
serving jail sentences.
B.Nurses identified the personal needs of the patient and their role in meeting
those needs.
C.Women called deaconesses made the first visits to the sick and male
religious orders cared for the sick and buried the dead.
D.The nurse was the mother who cared for her family during sickness by using
herbal remedies.
D. The theory of animism was based on the belief that everything in nature was alive
with invisible forces and endowed with power. In this era, the nurse usually was the
mother who cared for her family during sickness by providing physical care and
herbal remedies. At the beginning of the 16th century the shortage of nurses led to
the recruitment of women who had committed crimes to provide nursing care instead
of going to jail. In the early Christian period, women called deaconesses made the
first organized visits to sick people, and members of male religious orders gave
nursing care and buried the dead. The influences of Florence Nightingale were
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apparent from the middle of the 19th century to the 20th century; one of her
accomplishments was identifying the personal needs of the patient and the nurse's
role in meeting
World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which
development occurred during this period?
A.The role of the nurse was broadened.
B.There was a decreased emphasis on education.
C.Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings.
D.There was an overabundance of nurses.
A. During World War II, large numbers of women worked outside the home. They
became more independent and assertive, which led to an increased emphasis on
education. The war itself created a need for more nurses and resulted in a
knowledge explosion in medicine and technology. This trend broadened the role of
nurses to include practicing in a wide variety of health care settings.
Which phrase describes a purpose of the ANA's Nursing's Social Policy
Statement? Select all that apply.
A.To describe the nurse as a dependent caregiver
B.To provide standards for nursing educational programs
C.To define the scope of nursing practice
D.To establish a knowledge base for nursing practice
E.To describe nursing's social responsibility
F.To regulate nursing research
C, D, E. The ANA Social Policy Statement (2010) describes the social context of
nursing, a definition of nursing, the knowledge base for nursing practice, the scope of
nursing practice, standards of professional nursing practice, and the regulation of
professional nursing.
One of the four broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which
examples of nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all that apply.
A. A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program.
B. A nurse performs range-of-motion exercises for a patient on bedrest.
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C.A nurse shows a diabetic patient how to inject insulin.
D. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive.
E. A nurse provides hospice care for a patient with end-stage cancer.
F. A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school.
A, B, C. Activities to restore health focus on the individual with an illness and range
from early detection of a disease to rehabilitation and teaching during recovery.
These activities include drug counseling, teaching patients how to administer their
medications, and performing range-of-motion exercises for bedridden patients.
Recommending a yoga class for stress reduction is a goal of preventing illness, and
teaching a nutrition class is a goal of promoting health. A hospice care nurse helps to
facilitate coping with disability and death.
Nursing is recognized increasingly as a profession based on which defining
criteria? Select all that apply.
A. Well defined body of general knowledge
B. Interventions dependent upon the medical practice
C. Recognized authority by a professional group
D. Regulation by the medical industry
E. Code of ethics
F. Ongoing research
C, E, F. Nursing is recognized increasingly as a profession based on the following
defining criteria: well-defined body of specific and unique knowledge, strong service
orientation, recognized authority by a professional group, code of ethics, professional
organization that sets standards, ongoing research, and autonomy and self-
regulation.
A nurse is practicing as a nurse-midwife in a busy OB-GYN office. Which
degree in nursing is necessary to practice at this level?
A. LPN
B. ADN
C. BSN
D. MSN
