KAPLAN EXIT PREDICTOR EXAM PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
,CORE DOMAINS
Safe and Effective Care Environment
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Psychosocial Integrity
Physiological Integrity
Management of Care
Safety and Infection Control
Pharmacological Therapies
Nursing Process and Clinical Judgment
INTRODUCTION
This practice assessment is designed to simulate the Kaplan Exit Predictor Exam, a
comprehensive readiness evaluation used by nursing programs to predict NCLEX-RN
success. The exam assesses critical knowledge and skills essential for safe nursing
practice, including clinical judgment, prioritization, regulatory compliance, ethics,
,and real-world decision-making. All questions are multiple-choice with scenario-based
formats that emphasize applied professional knowledge over rote memorization.
Candidates will encounter foundational theory, regulatory requirements, ethical
standards, and critical thinking challenges that reflect actual clinical situations.
Mastery of this content demonstrates readiness for licensure and professional practice.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis who has an increased ammonia level. Which diet does the nurse anticipate will be of benefit to the
client?
A. One high in fluids
B. One low in protein
C. One high in carbs
D. One with a moderate amount of fat
🟢 B. One low in protein
🔴 RATIONALE: A low-protein diet is prescribed for clients with cirrhosis and increased ammonia levels because protein digestion forms ammonia
in the liver. Reducing protein intake decreases ammonia production.
, Question 2
The nurse provides instructions to a client who is beginning therapy with oral theophylline. The nurse recognizes that the client understands the
instructions when she states she should limit what in the diet?
A. Oysters, lobster, shrimp
B. Cottage cheese, cream cheese, dairy creamers
C. Coffee, chocolate, cola
D. Apples, oranges, pineapple
🟢 C. Coffee, chocolate, cola
🔴 RATIONALE: Theophylline is a bronchodilator, and clients should limit intake of xanthine-containing foods (coffee, chocolate, cola) because they
can increase the medication's effects and cause toxicity.
Question 3
A client with a genitourinary tract infection has been prescribed metronidazole and fluid therapy. The nurse concludes that the client understands
the dietary regimen when the client states to eliminate what from the diet?
A. Diet cola
B. Bran flakes
C. Alcohol
D. Chicken livers
🟢 C. Alcohol
🔴 RATIONALE: A disulfiram-type reaction may occur when someone taking metronidazole ingests alcohol, causing palpitations, shortness of
breath, severe headache, flushing, and nausea.
Question 4
For which vitamin deficiency should the nurse monitor the client who is on a vegan diet?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B12
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin E
🟢 B. Vitamin B12
🔴 RATIONALE: Clients on vegan diets do not consume animal products and are at risk for B12 deficiency. Fruits and vegetables acceptable to
vegans contain vitamins A, C, and E.
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
,CORE DOMAINS
Safe and Effective Care Environment
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Psychosocial Integrity
Physiological Integrity
Management of Care
Safety and Infection Control
Pharmacological Therapies
Nursing Process and Clinical Judgment
INTRODUCTION
This practice assessment is designed to simulate the Kaplan Exit Predictor Exam, a
comprehensive readiness evaluation used by nursing programs to predict NCLEX-RN
success. The exam assesses critical knowledge and skills essential for safe nursing
practice, including clinical judgment, prioritization, regulatory compliance, ethics,
,and real-world decision-making. All questions are multiple-choice with scenario-based
formats that emphasize applied professional knowledge over rote memorization.
Candidates will encounter foundational theory, regulatory requirements, ethical
standards, and critical thinking challenges that reflect actual clinical situations.
Mastery of this content demonstrates readiness for licensure and professional practice.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis who has an increased ammonia level. Which diet does the nurse anticipate will be of benefit to the
client?
A. One high in fluids
B. One low in protein
C. One high in carbs
D. One with a moderate amount of fat
🟢 B. One low in protein
🔴 RATIONALE: A low-protein diet is prescribed for clients with cirrhosis and increased ammonia levels because protein digestion forms ammonia
in the liver. Reducing protein intake decreases ammonia production.
, Question 2
The nurse provides instructions to a client who is beginning therapy with oral theophylline. The nurse recognizes that the client understands the
instructions when she states she should limit what in the diet?
A. Oysters, lobster, shrimp
B. Cottage cheese, cream cheese, dairy creamers
C. Coffee, chocolate, cola
D. Apples, oranges, pineapple
🟢 C. Coffee, chocolate, cola
🔴 RATIONALE: Theophylline is a bronchodilator, and clients should limit intake of xanthine-containing foods (coffee, chocolate, cola) because they
can increase the medication's effects and cause toxicity.
Question 3
A client with a genitourinary tract infection has been prescribed metronidazole and fluid therapy. The nurse concludes that the client understands
the dietary regimen when the client states to eliminate what from the diet?
A. Diet cola
B. Bran flakes
C. Alcohol
D. Chicken livers
🟢 C. Alcohol
🔴 RATIONALE: A disulfiram-type reaction may occur when someone taking metronidazole ingests alcohol, causing palpitations, shortness of
breath, severe headache, flushing, and nausea.
Question 4
For which vitamin deficiency should the nurse monitor the client who is on a vegan diet?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B12
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin E
🟢 B. Vitamin B12
🔴 RATIONALE: Clients on vegan diets do not consume animal products and are at risk for B12 deficiency. Fruits and vegetables acceptable to
vegans contain vitamins A, C, and E.
