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NUR 155C FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
CLINICAL EXAM BANK HIGH YIELD
NCLEX STYLE HIGH YIELD PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2026/27 JUST RELEASED MULTIPLE
CHOICE FORMAT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 Prioritization and ABCs Questions 1 to 10
Section 2 Delegation and Supervision Questions 11 to 18
Section 3 Clinical Judgment and Critical Thinking Questions 19 to 26
Section 4 Safety and Infection Control Questions 27 to 34
Section 5 Communication and Patient Education Questions 35 to 42
Section 6 Legal and Ethical Issues Questions 43 to 48
Section 7 Documentation and Reporting Questions 49 to 52
Section 8 Interprofessional Collaboration Questions 53 to 56
Section 9 Quality Improvement Questions 57 to 60
Section 10 Emergency and Disaster Nursing Questions 61 to 64
Section 11 Patient Advocacy Questions 65 to 68
Section 12 Culturally Competent Care Questions 69 to 72
Section 13 End of Life Care Questions 73 to 76
Section 14 Pain Management Questions 77 to 80
Section 15 Medication Safety Questions 81 to 84
Section 16 Handoff Communication Questions 85 to 88
Section 17 Infection Prevention Questions 89 to 92
Section 18 Comprehensive Clinical Judgment Questions 93 to 100
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SECTION 1 PRIORITIZATION AND ABCS
Question 1
A nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient should the nurse assess
first
A. A patient with pneumonia who has a fever of 101.2 degrees
Fahrenheit and a heart rate of 92 beats per minute
B. A patient with diabetes who has a blood glucose of 180 milligrams
per deciliter and is requesting lunch
C. A patient with a fractured femur who is reporting pain at 6 out of 10
D. A patient who is 1 day post operative from abdominal surgery who
has a dusky colored surgical incision
Correct Answer D
Question 2
A nurse is assessing a patient who is short of breath and has a respiratory
rate of 32 breaths per minute. The patients oxygen saturation is 89
percent on room air. Which of the following is the priority nursing action
A. Position the patient in high Fowlers position
B. Administer supplemental oxygen
C. Encourage deep breathing exercises
D. Notify the healthcare provider
Correct Answer B
Question 3
A nurse is caring for a patient who has just returned from surgery. The
patient reports chest pain and shortness of breath. Which of the
following is the priority nursing action
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A. Administer pain medication
B. Assess the patients vital signs
C. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
D. Apply oxygen
Correct Answer C
Question 4
A nurse is prioritizing care for a patient with a head injury. Which of the
following findings requires immediate intervention
A. The patient is drowsy but arousable
B. The patient reports a headache
C. The patient has unequal pupil size
D. The patient has nausea and vomiting
Correct Answer C
Question 5
A nurse is assessing a patient who is experiencing anaphylaxis. Which of
the following findings is the priority
A. Urticaria
B. Wheezing
C. Hypotension
D. Stridor
Correct Answer D
Question 6
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A nurse is caring for a patient with a massive gastrointestinal bleed.
Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention
A. Blood pressure of 90 over 60 mmHg
B. Heart rate of 110 beats per minute
C. Pale and clammy skin
D. All of the above
Correct Answer D
Question 7
A nurse is assessing a patient who is post cardiac arrest. Which of the
following is the priority assessment
A. Respiratory rate
B. Heart rate
C. Neurological status
D. Blood pressure
Correct Answer C
Question 8
A nurse is triaging patients in the emergency department. Which patient
should the nurse see first
A. A patient with a fever and cough
B. A patient with chest pain and diaphoresis
C. A patient with a sprained ankle
D. A patient with a headache and nausea
Correct Answer B
Question 9
NUR 155C FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
CLINICAL EXAM BANK HIGH YIELD
NCLEX STYLE HIGH YIELD PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2026/27 JUST RELEASED MULTIPLE
CHOICE FORMAT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 Prioritization and ABCs Questions 1 to 10
Section 2 Delegation and Supervision Questions 11 to 18
Section 3 Clinical Judgment and Critical Thinking Questions 19 to 26
Section 4 Safety and Infection Control Questions 27 to 34
Section 5 Communication and Patient Education Questions 35 to 42
Section 6 Legal and Ethical Issues Questions 43 to 48
Section 7 Documentation and Reporting Questions 49 to 52
Section 8 Interprofessional Collaboration Questions 53 to 56
Section 9 Quality Improvement Questions 57 to 60
Section 10 Emergency and Disaster Nursing Questions 61 to 64
Section 11 Patient Advocacy Questions 65 to 68
Section 12 Culturally Competent Care Questions 69 to 72
Section 13 End of Life Care Questions 73 to 76
Section 14 Pain Management Questions 77 to 80
Section 15 Medication Safety Questions 81 to 84
Section 16 Handoff Communication Questions 85 to 88
Section 17 Infection Prevention Questions 89 to 92
Section 18 Comprehensive Clinical Judgment Questions 93 to 100
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SECTION 1 PRIORITIZATION AND ABCS
Question 1
A nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient should the nurse assess
first
A. A patient with pneumonia who has a fever of 101.2 degrees
Fahrenheit and a heart rate of 92 beats per minute
B. A patient with diabetes who has a blood glucose of 180 milligrams
per deciliter and is requesting lunch
C. A patient with a fractured femur who is reporting pain at 6 out of 10
D. A patient who is 1 day post operative from abdominal surgery who
has a dusky colored surgical incision
Correct Answer D
Question 2
A nurse is assessing a patient who is short of breath and has a respiratory
rate of 32 breaths per minute. The patients oxygen saturation is 89
percent on room air. Which of the following is the priority nursing action
A. Position the patient in high Fowlers position
B. Administer supplemental oxygen
C. Encourage deep breathing exercises
D. Notify the healthcare provider
Correct Answer B
Question 3
A nurse is caring for a patient who has just returned from surgery. The
patient reports chest pain and shortness of breath. Which of the
following is the priority nursing action
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A. Administer pain medication
B. Assess the patients vital signs
C. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
D. Apply oxygen
Correct Answer C
Question 4
A nurse is prioritizing care for a patient with a head injury. Which of the
following findings requires immediate intervention
A. The patient is drowsy but arousable
B. The patient reports a headache
C. The patient has unequal pupil size
D. The patient has nausea and vomiting
Correct Answer C
Question 5
A nurse is assessing a patient who is experiencing anaphylaxis. Which of
the following findings is the priority
A. Urticaria
B. Wheezing
C. Hypotension
D. Stridor
Correct Answer D
Question 6
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A nurse is caring for a patient with a massive gastrointestinal bleed.
Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention
A. Blood pressure of 90 over 60 mmHg
B. Heart rate of 110 beats per minute
C. Pale and clammy skin
D. All of the above
Correct Answer D
Question 7
A nurse is assessing a patient who is post cardiac arrest. Which of the
following is the priority assessment
A. Respiratory rate
B. Heart rate
C. Neurological status
D. Blood pressure
Correct Answer C
Question 8
A nurse is triaging patients in the emergency department. Which patient
should the nurse see first
A. A patient with a fever and cough
B. A patient with chest pain and diaphoresis
C. A patient with a sprained ankle
D. A patient with a headache and nausea
Correct Answer B
Question 9
