NCLEX-RN 2026/2027 – Complete Study Guide & Practice Questions for Success

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NCLEX 2026/2027 NCLEX EXAM 900 Q&A

one of the complications associated with the improper use of
crutches is: - CORRECT ANSWER axillary nerve damage


QUESTION : Infiltration - CORRECT ANSWER fluids from IV
parental therapy enter the surrounding tissues .


QUESTION : amytrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is: - CORRECT
ANSWER lou Gehrig disease


QUESTION : amytrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients are at
increased risk for: - CORRECT ANSWER pneumonia.


QUESTION : crushing syndrome patients should avoid: - CORRECT
ANSWER NSAIDS ( it can cause bleeding)


QUESTION : bone marrow post op nurses should avoid: - CORRECT
ANSWER administrating aspirin (can cause bleeding)


QUESTION : Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib) - CORRECT ANSWER
A DEADLY situation(priority)- CPR & DEFIBRILLATION (d-fib, CPR)


QUESTION : v-fib vs supraventricular tachycardia? - CORRECT
ANSWER ventricular fibrillation (v-rib) is higher priority.




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QUESTION : In hypovolemic shock the blood pressure? - CORRECT
ANSWER INCREASES (diastolic/bottom #) so vasodilators isn't
given!


QUESTION : what does vasodilation do? - CORRECT ANSWER It
increases blood flow by decreasing resistance, decreases the blood
pressure.


QUESTION : why is priming intravenous tubing is crucial? -
CORRECT ANSWER because it prevents treatment complications
of an AIR EMBOLISM


QUESTION : chadwick's sign: - CORRECT ANSWER change of
the crevice to cyanosis


QUESTION : goodell's sign: - CORRECT ANSWER softening of
the cervix


QUESTION : hegar's sign: - CORRECT ANSWER softening of the
uterine


QUESTION : tripod position: - CORRECT ANSWER An upright
position in which the patient leans forward onto two arms stretched
forward and thrusts the head and chin forward; leaning forward w/
hands on knees.


QUESTION : what are acute cholecystitis symptoms? - CORRECT
ANSWER Nausea, Vomiting , Right upper quadrant abdominal pain


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that may radiate to the shoulder blades, Intensification of pain when
the gallbladder is palpated upon inspiration ( Murphy's sign)


QUESTION : What is Murphy's sign? - CORRECT ANSWER
Intensification of pain when the gallbladder is palpated upon
inspiration


QUESTION : Doxycycline - CORRECT ANSWER tetracycline
antibiotic treats bacterial infection


QUESTION : doxycycline is used for? - CORRECT ANSWER
Lyme disease


QUESTION : doxycycline is used for? - CORRECT ANSWER
cellulitis


QUESTION : Azithromycin - CORRECT ANSWER antibiotic treats
bacterial infection


QUESTION : azithromycin could be used for: - CORRECT ANSWER
community acquired pneumonia


QUESTION : what is Amiodarone used for? - CORRECT ANSWER
ventricular and atrial dysthymias


QUESTION : Amoxicillin - CORRECT ANSWER antibiotic used to
treat bacterial infections.



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QUESTION : amoxicillin is used for? - CORRECT ANSWER ottis
media


QUESTION : what is amoxicillin is used for? - CORRECT ANSWER
skin abnormalities


QUESTION : Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - CORRECT ANSWER a
scoring system used to describe the LOC in a person following a
traumatic brain injury


QUESTION : ulcerative colitis (UC) - CORRECT ANSWER a
chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) primarily located in the
colon and rectum


QUESTION : ulcerative colitis (UC) signs: - CORRECT ANSWER
bloody stools, iron deficiency anemia, fever, fatigue, weight loss,
colicky abdominal pain


QUESTION : borborygmi (singular: borborygmus) - CORRECT
ANSWER Increased bowl sounds


QUESTION : "QRS depolarization" always refers to __________ -
CORRECT ANSWER Ventricular


QUESTION : "P Wave" always refers to - CORRECT ANSWER
Atrial



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