RN COMPREHENSIVE EXAM PRACTICE
2026 WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (GRADED A)
A nurse is observing an assistive personnel (AP) transferring a client from bed to bedside
chair. The nurse determines the AP is safely transferring the client when they observe
which of the following actions?
The AP uses a rocking motion to assist the client to a standing position.
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum.
After reviewing the client's medical record, for each body system below, click to specify
the potential nursing action that would be most appropriate for the care of the client.
Choose the most likely response for the dropdowns in the table below by choosing from
the lists of options.
Reproductive - Massage fundus.
Cardiovascular - Administer IV fluids per protocol.
Genitourinary - Assist the client to void.
The nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Select all that apply.
Increase the oxytocin infusion as prescribed.
Continue frequent fundal massage.
Assess for perineal laceration.
Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.
,The nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum.
The nurse reassesses the client to determine the client's response to the interventions.
Which of the following findings indicate the client is improving? Select the 3 assessment
findings that indicate the client is improving.
Fundal location
Lochia
Blood pressure
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse administer enteral feedings via
nasogastric (NG) tube. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse
indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Keeps the head of the bed elevated to a 45° angle after feeding is completed
A nurse is facilitating a group family session for a client who has a substance use
disorder. One of the family members is remaining silent. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?
"You have been affected by this situation, too. How does it make you feel?"
A nurse is caring for a client who has been receiving radiation therapy for treatment of
esophageal cancer. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the
client to report? (Select all that apply.)
Fatigue
Dysphagia
A nurse manager is preparing a newly licensed nurse's performance appraisal. Which of
the following methods should the nurse manager use to evaluate the nurse's time
management skills?
,Maintain regular notes about the nurse's time management skills.
A nurse is caring for a child who was admitted for a fractured femur and is in traction.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as requiring follow-up?
Capillary refill in the toes is 4 seconds
A nurse has received change-of-shift report on four assigned clients. For which of the
following clients should the nurse intervene to prevent a potential food and medication
interaction?
A client who is receiving an MAOI and is requesting a cheeseburger for dinner
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a new prescription for
warfarin. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as an
indication that the client understands the teaching?
"I should report a change in the color of my stools."
A nurse is caring for a client.
Select the 2 findings the nurse should report to the provider.
Heart rate
Dressing
A newly licensed nurse reports to their preceptor concerns about their ability to
complete assignments. Which of the following time-management strategies is
appropriate for the preceptor to suggest? (Select all that apply.)
Group activities together that should be performed on the same client.
, Ensure that all equipment has been gathered for a procedure before entering a client's
room.
Develop a schedule that prioritizes client care.
Delegate selected tasks to an assistive personnel.
A nurse is caring for a client who speaks a different language than they do. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to improve communication?
Use a telephone interpreter contracted by the agency.
A nurse is preparing an in-service for coworkers about preventing musculoskeletal
injuries. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
"You should maintain a wide base of support when moving objects."
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postpartum about perineal
care following an episiotomy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give
to the client?
Take warm sitz baths twice per day.
A nurse is caring for a client in an emergency department.
For each finding, click to specify if the finding requires follow-up and does not require
follow-up the client. There must be at least 1 selection in every row. There does not
need to be a selection in every column.
Hemoglobin A1C - Requires follow-up
Sodium - Does not require follow-up
Heart rate - Requires follow-up
BUN - Does not require follow-up
2026 WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (GRADED A)
A nurse is observing an assistive personnel (AP) transferring a client from bed to bedside
chair. The nurse determines the AP is safely transferring the client when they observe
which of the following actions?
The AP uses a rocking motion to assist the client to a standing position.
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum.
After reviewing the client's medical record, for each body system below, click to specify
the potential nursing action that would be most appropriate for the care of the client.
Choose the most likely response for the dropdowns in the table below by choosing from
the lists of options.
Reproductive - Massage fundus.
Cardiovascular - Administer IV fluids per protocol.
Genitourinary - Assist the client to void.
The nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Select all that apply.
Increase the oxytocin infusion as prescribed.
Continue frequent fundal massage.
Assess for perineal laceration.
Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.
,The nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum.
The nurse reassesses the client to determine the client's response to the interventions.
Which of the following findings indicate the client is improving? Select the 3 assessment
findings that indicate the client is improving.
Fundal location
Lochia
Blood pressure
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse administer enteral feedings via
nasogastric (NG) tube. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse
indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Keeps the head of the bed elevated to a 45° angle after feeding is completed
A nurse is facilitating a group family session for a client who has a substance use
disorder. One of the family members is remaining silent. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?
"You have been affected by this situation, too. How does it make you feel?"
A nurse is caring for a client who has been receiving radiation therapy for treatment of
esophageal cancer. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the
client to report? (Select all that apply.)
Fatigue
Dysphagia
A nurse manager is preparing a newly licensed nurse's performance appraisal. Which of
the following methods should the nurse manager use to evaluate the nurse's time
management skills?
,Maintain regular notes about the nurse's time management skills.
A nurse is caring for a child who was admitted for a fractured femur and is in traction.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as requiring follow-up?
Capillary refill in the toes is 4 seconds
A nurse has received change-of-shift report on four assigned clients. For which of the
following clients should the nurse intervene to prevent a potential food and medication
interaction?
A client who is receiving an MAOI and is requesting a cheeseburger for dinner
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a new prescription for
warfarin. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as an
indication that the client understands the teaching?
"I should report a change in the color of my stools."
A nurse is caring for a client.
Select the 2 findings the nurse should report to the provider.
Heart rate
Dressing
A newly licensed nurse reports to their preceptor concerns about their ability to
complete assignments. Which of the following time-management strategies is
appropriate for the preceptor to suggest? (Select all that apply.)
Group activities together that should be performed on the same client.
, Ensure that all equipment has been gathered for a procedure before entering a client's
room.
Develop a schedule that prioritizes client care.
Delegate selected tasks to an assistive personnel.
A nurse is caring for a client who speaks a different language than they do. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to improve communication?
Use a telephone interpreter contracted by the agency.
A nurse is preparing an in-service for coworkers about preventing musculoskeletal
injuries. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
"You should maintain a wide base of support when moving objects."
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postpartum about perineal
care following an episiotomy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give
to the client?
Take warm sitz baths twice per day.
A nurse is caring for a client in an emergency department.
For each finding, click to specify if the finding requires follow-up and does not require
follow-up the client. There must be at least 1 selection in every row. There does not
need to be a selection in every column.
Hemoglobin A1C - Requires follow-up
Sodium - Does not require follow-up
Heart rate - Requires follow-up
BUN - Does not require follow-up
