COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR B
REAL EXAM 2026 2027 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
1. Fontanel closing on newborns: anterior 12-18 months posterior 1-2 months
2. Best time to perform bladder scan: immediately after void
3. Cholecystitis Diet: no cheese! low fat, no fatty/greasy food, low cholesterol,
Increase fruit and veggies, Whole grain (Melon)
4. Moro reflex: startled; hit surface next to the newborn
5. Position for suppository or enema administration: -Sim's/left lateral/Rt. knee
to chest
6. Varicella contraindication: corticosteroids
7. Dtap contraindication: Hx of inconsolable crying
8. Newborn car seat safety: Snug harness across axillary. Not across abdomen or
neck.
9. Ileostomy what pt expect on appearance: -Initial drainage: dark green, odor-
less.
-Some initial bleeding normal
-Pink or red stoma color normal
-Initial swelling; decreases 2-3 weeks later
10. delirium: simple orientation and low stimuli
11. Hep b contraindication: Baker's yeast
12. MMR contraindications: pregnancy, recent blood transfusion
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,13. Anorexia nervosa: increase in sodium, potassium, chloride, BUN, liver function,
cholesterol
14. Bulimia therapeutic nursing care: offer small and frequent meals
15. 89% postoperative: change to another finger
16. Non rebreather mask: Ensure two "flaps" open during exhalation/close during
inhalation.
17. Venture mask: ensure reservoir bag 2/3 full during inspiration and expiration
18. Thoracentesis position: sitting position, arms raised and resting overbed table
19. Chlorpromazine (psychoses): adverse effect (SPASMS/TREMORS) treat benzo
(COGENTIN) BENADRYL
20. Variable deceleration: cord compression
21. Early decelerations: *safe* Begin prior to peak of the contraction and end by the
end of it. they are caused by head compression. no need for intervention if
variability is within normal range (6-10) and the FHR is within normal range.
22. Cystic fibrosis: DNA mutant gene, sprinkle capsule on food
23. Levothyroxine: thyroid, caution with cardiac pts (TACHY ANXIETY) take in
morning
24. Levothyroxine toxicity: anxiety, chest pain, tachy, hypertension
25. Bucks traction: immobilization, reposition q 2hrs, provide pin care, neuro checks
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, 26. Amputation: apply prosthetic before ambulating
27. Ferrous sulfate: treats iron deficiency, REPORT nausea, constipation, heart- burn,
take on an empty stomach through a straw and rinse, increase H/H 28. Orientation
phase: Introduce, Discuss confidentiality, Set goals
29. Working phase: to problem-solve
30. Terminal phase: Evaluation (evaluate goals, experience, feelings)
31. Chadwick's sign: Bluish-purple coloration of the vaginal mucosa and cervix
32. Hysterectomy states (I CAN POSSIBLY PLAN A PREGNANCY):
outcome
33. Vaginal flush complications: Preterm Labor: Ruptured membranes, signs of
infection
34. Sucralfate for PUD: coats stomach to prevent formation of ulcer and aids with
healing existing ulcers
35. 17 y/o having emergency surgery intervene when: verbal consent
36. Insulins not to mix: garglarine and determis
37. malfunctioning iv machine: tag and get new one
38. best recommendation for newly diabetes 2 independently: refer to support
group
39. Circumcision post op: change diaper q 4hr, clean penis every change, petro- leum
jelly for 24 hr, fan fold diaper, avoid wrapping penis, trickle warm water over penis to
wash, do not remove yellowish mucus do not use moist towelettes, heals in a couple
weeks
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