NCLEX-RN PRACTICE EXAM QUESTONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS AND RATIONALES LATEST
UPDATED VERSION 2026 FOR GUARANTEED
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**1.** A patient is to get an MRI of the abdomen. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse give the patient?
a. Do not wear metal objects during the MRI, including jewelry.
b. Do not take oral medications up to 12 hours after the MRI.
c. Do not urinate prior to the MRI.
d. Do not eat solid foods 12 hours prior to the MRI.
**Correct Answer: a**
**Rationale:** Metal objects can be attracted by the MRI's strong magnetic field,
potentially causing injury or interfering with image quality. All jewelry and metal items
must be removed before the procedure.
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**2.** In which of the following ways can the nurse promote the sense of taste for an
older adult?
a. Mix foods together on the dinner tray
b. Avoid cologne, air fresheners, or room deodorizers
c. Encourage the client to chew food thoroughly
d. Discourage the use of salt or seasonings with prepared food
**Correct Answer: c**
**Rationale:** Thorough chewing increases the surface area of food in contact with
taste buds and releases more flavor compounds, enhancing taste perception, which
naturally declines with age.
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**3.** Which of the following advisements should a patient suffering from GERD
receive?
a. To eat high-protein, low-fat foods
b. To stay upright two to three hours after a meal
c. Limit the intake of acid-stimulating food and drink
d. All of the above
**Correct Answer: d**
**Rationale:** All these strategies help manage GERD: low-fat/high-protein foods
reduce reflux triggers, remaining upright uses gravity to prevent reflux, and avoiding
acid-stimulating substances (caffeine, alcohol, citrus, spicy foods) reduces esophageal
irritation.
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**4.** A portion of a building collapses after an earthquake, sending multiple patients to
the nearest emergency room. Which of the following patients should be first priority?
a. A 20-year-old male with a head laceration and substantial bleeding.
b. A 42-year-old female with dyspnea, oxygen saturation of 88%, and a pulse of
120bpm.
c. A 50-year-old male with partial amputation of the right foot, with pulse present
d. A 12-year-old female complaining of pain and has a large bruise on her left shoulder
and neck.
**Correct Answer: b**
**Rationale:** Using the ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) priority framework,
compromised breathing/oxygenation takes precedence over bleeding, amputation, or
bruising, as it represents an immediate threat to life.
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, **5.** At the beginning of the shift, a nurse receives a report for her daily assignment.
Which of the following situations should the nurse give first priority?
a. A diabetic client with a blood glucose level of 195 mg/dL
b. A family member of an elderly client who has questions
c. A client with COPD with an oxygen saturation of 84%
d. A client who requires assistance to use the bathroom
**Correct Answer: c**
**Rationale:** An oxygen saturation of 84% is critically low and indicates severe
hypoxemia requiring immediate intervention. This takes priority over a moderately
elevated blood glucose, family questions, or routine assistance needs.
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**6.** Mr. W has orders for a physical therapy consult. The nurse contacts the
appropriate department but 12 hours later, no one has come to see the client. Which is
the most appropriate action of the nurse?
a. Call the supervisor and file a complaint against the physical therapy department
b. Contact the physician to notify him that the orders were not carried out
c. Assess the client's activity level by assisting with ambulation using a gait belt
d. Contact the physical therapy department again and repeat the order
**Correct Answer: d**
**Rationale:** The most appropriate first step is direct follow-up communication with the
department to resolve the issue before escalating to supervisors or physicians, following
the chain of command appropriately.
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**7.** The "B" in the SBAR acronym stands for:
VERIFIED ANSWERS AND RATIONALES LATEST
UPDATED VERSION 2026 FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS GET IT NOW!!!
**1.** A patient is to get an MRI of the abdomen. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse give the patient?
a. Do not wear metal objects during the MRI, including jewelry.
b. Do not take oral medications up to 12 hours after the MRI.
c. Do not urinate prior to the MRI.
d. Do not eat solid foods 12 hours prior to the MRI.
**Correct Answer: a**
**Rationale:** Metal objects can be attracted by the MRI's strong magnetic field,
potentially causing injury or interfering with image quality. All jewelry and metal items
must be removed before the procedure.
---
**2.** In which of the following ways can the nurse promote the sense of taste for an
older adult?
a. Mix foods together on the dinner tray
b. Avoid cologne, air fresheners, or room deodorizers
c. Encourage the client to chew food thoroughly
d. Discourage the use of salt or seasonings with prepared food
**Correct Answer: c**
**Rationale:** Thorough chewing increases the surface area of food in contact with
taste buds and releases more flavor compounds, enhancing taste perception, which
naturally declines with age.
,---
**3.** Which of the following advisements should a patient suffering from GERD
receive?
a. To eat high-protein, low-fat foods
b. To stay upright two to three hours after a meal
c. Limit the intake of acid-stimulating food and drink
d. All of the above
**Correct Answer: d**
**Rationale:** All these strategies help manage GERD: low-fat/high-protein foods
reduce reflux triggers, remaining upright uses gravity to prevent reflux, and avoiding
acid-stimulating substances (caffeine, alcohol, citrus, spicy foods) reduces esophageal
irritation.
---
**4.** A portion of a building collapses after an earthquake, sending multiple patients to
the nearest emergency room. Which of the following patients should be first priority?
a. A 20-year-old male with a head laceration and substantial bleeding.
b. A 42-year-old female with dyspnea, oxygen saturation of 88%, and a pulse of
120bpm.
c. A 50-year-old male with partial amputation of the right foot, with pulse present
d. A 12-year-old female complaining of pain and has a large bruise on her left shoulder
and neck.
**Correct Answer: b**
**Rationale:** Using the ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) priority framework,
compromised breathing/oxygenation takes precedence over bleeding, amputation, or
bruising, as it represents an immediate threat to life.
---
, **5.** At the beginning of the shift, a nurse receives a report for her daily assignment.
Which of the following situations should the nurse give first priority?
a. A diabetic client with a blood glucose level of 195 mg/dL
b. A family member of an elderly client who has questions
c. A client with COPD with an oxygen saturation of 84%
d. A client who requires assistance to use the bathroom
**Correct Answer: c**
**Rationale:** An oxygen saturation of 84% is critically low and indicates severe
hypoxemia requiring immediate intervention. This takes priority over a moderately
elevated blood glucose, family questions, or routine assistance needs.
---
**6.** Mr. W has orders for a physical therapy consult. The nurse contacts the
appropriate department but 12 hours later, no one has come to see the client. Which is
the most appropriate action of the nurse?
a. Call the supervisor and file a complaint against the physical therapy department
b. Contact the physician to notify him that the orders were not carried out
c. Assess the client's activity level by assisting with ambulation using a gait belt
d. Contact the physical therapy department again and repeat the order
**Correct Answer: d**
**Rationale:** The most appropriate first step is direct follow-up communication with the
department to resolve the issue before escalating to supervisors or physicians, following
the chain of command appropriately.
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**7.** The "B" in the SBAR acronym stands for:
