Nclex Exam Preview (New 2026/ 2027
Update) Questions & Answers {Grade A}
100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
The nurse is witnessing the client's signature on a consent form. Which of the
following conditions should the nurse recognize must be met to ensure the consent is
valid?
Select all that apply.
1. The client gave consent voluntarily.
2. The client received adequate disclosure.
3. The consent form is witnessed by 2 health care professionals.
4. The client understands the scheduled procedure or treatment.
5. The consent form is signed within 24 hours of the scheduled procedure or treatment.
- Correct answer 1, 2, 4
3, PCP explains procedure and nurse witnesses consent. Only 1 RN needed to witness.
The nurse is talking with a client who has been sexually assaulted. The client states, "I
never should have walked home late at night. I am to blame for what has happened to
,me." Which of the following would be an appropriate response for the nurse to make?
Select all that apply.
1. "The police officers who brought you into the hospital will be with you during this
interview."
2. "You should take a warm, calming shower in order to feel more relaxed."
3. "You did the best you could in very difficult circumstances."
4. "Sometimes the victim's behavior causes the violence."
5. "You are safe here." - Correct answer 3, 5
2. Don't shower yet because the nurse needs to collect physical evidence
The nurse is planning care for a client with moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of
care? Select all that apply.
1. Establish a daily routine for the client.
2. Assist the client to void every 2 hours.
3. Introduce self upon interacting with the client.
4. Display a clock and calendar in the client's room.
,5. Keep the client's television on during the day to distract the client. - Correct answer
1, 2, 3, 4
A parent is discussing with the nurse about the behaviors of a 4-year-old child
following the death of a grandparent.
The nurse should understand that the child may be experiencing dysfunctional grieving
if the parent reports that the child
1. conducts mock funerals with stuffed animals
2. refuses to go to sleep at night
3. continues to talk about the grandparent coming to visit
4. asks to play with the grandparent while at the cemetery - Correct answer 2. refuses
to go to sleep at night
The nurse has taught a client who has been ordered a low-sodium diet about
appropriate food choices. Which of the following statements by the client would
indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
1. "I will eat steamed, fresh broccoli with herbs and spices for an evening meal."
2. "I will add cottage cheese and other dairy products to my daily diet."
, 3. "I am glad I can still enjoy eating cereals, such as bran flakes with raisins."
4. "I am glad I can eat lean meats daily because I eat ham sandwiches for an afternoon
meal." - Correct answer 1. "I will eat steamed, fresh broccoli with herbs and spices for
an evening meal."
Veggies are low sodium and herbs and spices are great substitutes for salt.
The nurse is caring for a client who had a left modified radical mastectomy. The client
received discharge instructions for performing range-of-motion (ROM) exercises on
her left arm. Which of the following, if reported by the client on her return visit to the
clinic, would indicate to the nurse that the instructions have been followed correctly?
1. regular squeezing of a tennis ball in her left hand
2. placing her left palm against a wall and "climbing" the wall with the left fingers
3. carrying light hand weights while walking 1 mile every other day
4. performing isometric exercises with both arms extended - Correct answer 2.
placing her left palm against a wall and "climbing" the wall with the left fingers
The nurse is planning care for a client who has expressive aphasia after a left-sided
stroke. Which of the following statements by the client's spouse would indicate a
Update) Questions & Answers {Grade A}
100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
The nurse is witnessing the client's signature on a consent form. Which of the
following conditions should the nurse recognize must be met to ensure the consent is
valid?
Select all that apply.
1. The client gave consent voluntarily.
2. The client received adequate disclosure.
3. The consent form is witnessed by 2 health care professionals.
4. The client understands the scheduled procedure or treatment.
5. The consent form is signed within 24 hours of the scheduled procedure or treatment.
- Correct answer 1, 2, 4
3, PCP explains procedure and nurse witnesses consent. Only 1 RN needed to witness.
The nurse is talking with a client who has been sexually assaulted. The client states, "I
never should have walked home late at night. I am to blame for what has happened to
,me." Which of the following would be an appropriate response for the nurse to make?
Select all that apply.
1. "The police officers who brought you into the hospital will be with you during this
interview."
2. "You should take a warm, calming shower in order to feel more relaxed."
3. "You did the best you could in very difficult circumstances."
4. "Sometimes the victim's behavior causes the violence."
5. "You are safe here." - Correct answer 3, 5
2. Don't shower yet because the nurse needs to collect physical evidence
The nurse is planning care for a client with moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of
care? Select all that apply.
1. Establish a daily routine for the client.
2. Assist the client to void every 2 hours.
3. Introduce self upon interacting with the client.
4. Display a clock and calendar in the client's room.
,5. Keep the client's television on during the day to distract the client. - Correct answer
1, 2, 3, 4
A parent is discussing with the nurse about the behaviors of a 4-year-old child
following the death of a grandparent.
The nurse should understand that the child may be experiencing dysfunctional grieving
if the parent reports that the child
1. conducts mock funerals with stuffed animals
2. refuses to go to sleep at night
3. continues to talk about the grandparent coming to visit
4. asks to play with the grandparent while at the cemetery - Correct answer 2. refuses
to go to sleep at night
The nurse has taught a client who has been ordered a low-sodium diet about
appropriate food choices. Which of the following statements by the client would
indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
1. "I will eat steamed, fresh broccoli with herbs and spices for an evening meal."
2. "I will add cottage cheese and other dairy products to my daily diet."
, 3. "I am glad I can still enjoy eating cereals, such as bran flakes with raisins."
4. "I am glad I can eat lean meats daily because I eat ham sandwiches for an afternoon
meal." - Correct answer 1. "I will eat steamed, fresh broccoli with herbs and spices for
an evening meal."
Veggies are low sodium and herbs and spices are great substitutes for salt.
The nurse is caring for a client who had a left modified radical mastectomy. The client
received discharge instructions for performing range-of-motion (ROM) exercises on
her left arm. Which of the following, if reported by the client on her return visit to the
clinic, would indicate to the nurse that the instructions have been followed correctly?
1. regular squeezing of a tennis ball in her left hand
2. placing her left palm against a wall and "climbing" the wall with the left fingers
3. carrying light hand weights while walking 1 mile every other day
4. performing isometric exercises with both arms extended - Correct answer 2.
placing her left palm against a wall and "climbing" the wall with the left fingers
The nurse is planning care for a client who has expressive aphasia after a left-sided
stroke. Which of the following statements by the client's spouse would indicate a
