RN LEADERSHIP ONLINE PRACTICE 5 ACTUAL
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A PLUS COMPLETE REVIEW SET
◉ A charge nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client who has
active herpes simplex lesions. Which of the following interventions
is appropriate for the plan of care?
a. Admit the client to a private room with negative-pressure airflow.
b. Wear a gown and gloves when caring for the client.
c. Have the client wear a mask during transport.
d. Wear a face mask and eye protection when caring for the client..
Answer: b. Wear a gown and gloves when caring for the client.
The nurse should use contact precautions when caring for clients
who have an infection from herpes simplex. Barriers with gloves and
gowns are mandatory.
◉ A nurse is caring for several clients. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take to maintain client confidentiality?
a. Tell a client's partner that the client's laboratory tests cannot be
disclosed without permission.
,b. Ask the assistive personnel (AP) to refer to clients by room
number in public areas.
c. Explain to a nursing student that verbal permission must be
obtained before using a client's name in school assignments.
d. Share information about a client with
members after personal identification has been provided..
Answer: a. Tell a client's partner that the client's laboratory tests
cannot be disclosed without permission.
This action by the nurse will maintain client confidentiality.
Providing a client's partner with laboratory results without
permission is unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.
◉ A charge nurse is managing conflict with a staff nurse who does
not agree with the client care assignment. Which of the following
statements example of using the conflict resolution strategy known
as smoothing?
a. "Would you accept the assignment if we reassign your client who
has total care needs and assign another client who can provide more
self-care?"
b. "Tell me what changes we need to make so that you'll feel
comfortable with the assignment."
c. "I didn't mean to make you feel overwhelmed. Why don't you look
over the assignments with me and suggest changes?"
,d. "You always complete your work on time and do a great job. I
believe you can handle the assignment well.".
Answer: d. "You always complete your work on time and do a great
job. I believe you can handle the assignment well."
The charge nurse is using smoothing as a conflict resolution strategy
by complimenting or focusing on shared ideas to reduce the
emotional component of the conflict.
◉ A nurse manager is planning daily work and activities for the unit.
Which of the following actions is the nurse manager's priority?
a. Assign client care to staff.
b. Coordinate staff breaks.
c. Organize daily meetings using an appointment book.
d. Review long-term goals of the unit..
Answer: a. Assign client care to staff.
When using the urgent vs nonurgent approach to client care, the
nurse determines that the priority action is to assign client care to
staff. This ensures continuity of care and that clients receive
prescribed treatments in a timely manner.
, ◉ A nurse is caring for a school-age client who is seeking treatment
for a laceration to the right forearm that occurred during soccer
practice. The client was transported to the emergency department
by a friend's parent and the soccer coach. The nurse should ensure
that informed consent is given by which of the following people?
a. The client
b. The friend's parent
c. The client's guardian
d. The soccer coach.
Answer: c. The client's guardian
The parent or legal guardian is authorized to give consent for the
client.
◉ A client is considering having a tubal ligation and reports being
uncertain about if it is the right thing to do. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a. Provide information about alternate birth control methods.
b. Ask if the client has discussed the decision with their partner.
c. Emphasize the benefits of having the procedure.
d. Discuss the client's feelings about the procedure..
Answer: d. Discuss the client's feelings about the procedure.
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A PLUS COMPLETE REVIEW SET
◉ A charge nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client who has
active herpes simplex lesions. Which of the following interventions
is appropriate for the plan of care?
a. Admit the client to a private room with negative-pressure airflow.
b. Wear a gown and gloves when caring for the client.
c. Have the client wear a mask during transport.
d. Wear a face mask and eye protection when caring for the client..
Answer: b. Wear a gown and gloves when caring for the client.
The nurse should use contact precautions when caring for clients
who have an infection from herpes simplex. Barriers with gloves and
gowns are mandatory.
◉ A nurse is caring for several clients. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take to maintain client confidentiality?
a. Tell a client's partner that the client's laboratory tests cannot be
disclosed without permission.
,b. Ask the assistive personnel (AP) to refer to clients by room
number in public areas.
c. Explain to a nursing student that verbal permission must be
obtained before using a client's name in school assignments.
d. Share information about a client with
members after personal identification has been provided..
Answer: a. Tell a client's partner that the client's laboratory tests
cannot be disclosed without permission.
This action by the nurse will maintain client confidentiality.
Providing a client's partner with laboratory results without
permission is unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.
◉ A charge nurse is managing conflict with a staff nurse who does
not agree with the client care assignment. Which of the following
statements example of using the conflict resolution strategy known
as smoothing?
a. "Would you accept the assignment if we reassign your client who
has total care needs and assign another client who can provide more
self-care?"
b. "Tell me what changes we need to make so that you'll feel
comfortable with the assignment."
c. "I didn't mean to make you feel overwhelmed. Why don't you look
over the assignments with me and suggest changes?"
,d. "You always complete your work on time and do a great job. I
believe you can handle the assignment well.".
Answer: d. "You always complete your work on time and do a great
job. I believe you can handle the assignment well."
The charge nurse is using smoothing as a conflict resolution strategy
by complimenting or focusing on shared ideas to reduce the
emotional component of the conflict.
◉ A nurse manager is planning daily work and activities for the unit.
Which of the following actions is the nurse manager's priority?
a. Assign client care to staff.
b. Coordinate staff breaks.
c. Organize daily meetings using an appointment book.
d. Review long-term goals of the unit..
Answer: a. Assign client care to staff.
When using the urgent vs nonurgent approach to client care, the
nurse determines that the priority action is to assign client care to
staff. This ensures continuity of care and that clients receive
prescribed treatments in a timely manner.
, ◉ A nurse is caring for a school-age client who is seeking treatment
for a laceration to the right forearm that occurred during soccer
practice. The client was transported to the emergency department
by a friend's parent and the soccer coach. The nurse should ensure
that informed consent is given by which of the following people?
a. The client
b. The friend's parent
c. The client's guardian
d. The soccer coach.
Answer: c. The client's guardian
The parent or legal guardian is authorized to give consent for the
client.
◉ A client is considering having a tubal ligation and reports being
uncertain about if it is the right thing to do. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a. Provide information about alternate birth control methods.
b. Ask if the client has discussed the decision with their partner.
c. Emphasize the benefits of having the procedure.
d. Discuss the client's feelings about the procedure..
Answer: d. Discuss the client's feelings about the procedure.
