PNLE NP3 Test 3 Questions with All
Correct Answers 2026-2027 Edition.
1. Marco who was diagnosed with brain tumor was scheduled for craniotomy. In preventing the
development of cerebral edema after surgery, the nurse should expect the use of:
A. Diuretics
B. Antihypertensive
C. Steroids
D. Anticonvulsants - Answer C.
Glucocorticoids (steroids) are used for their anti-inflammatory action, which decreases the
development of edema.
2. Halfway through the administration of blood, the female client complains of lumbar pain.
After stopping the infusion Nurse Hazel should:
A. Increase the flow of normal saline
B. Assess the pain further
C. Notify the blood bank
D. Obtain vital signs. - Answer A.
The blood must be stopped at once, and then normal saline should be infused to keep the line
patent and maintain blood volume.
3. Nurse Maureen knows that the positive diagnosis for HIV infection is made based on which of
the following:
A. A history of high-risk sexual behaviors.
B. Positive ELISA and western blot tests
C. Identification of an associated opportunistic infection
D. Evidence of extreme weight loss and high fever - Answer B.
These tests confirm the presence of HIV antibodies that occur in response to the presence of
the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
4. Nurse Maureen is aware that a client who has been diagnosed with chronic renal failure
recognizes an adequate amount of high-biologic-value protein when the food the client selected
from the menu was:
, A. Raw carrots
B. Apple juice
C. Whole wheat bread
D. Cottage cheese - Answer D.
One cup of cottage cheese contains approximately 225 calories, 27 g of protein, 9 g of fat, 30 mg
cholesterol, and 6 g of carbohydrate. Proteins of high biologic value (HBV) contain optimal levels
of amino acids essential for life.
5. Kenneth who has diagnosed with uremic syndrome has the potential to develop
complications. Which among the following complications should the nurse anticipates:
A. Flapping hand tremors
B. An elevated hematocrit level
C. Hypotension
D. Hypokalemia - Answer A.
Elevation of uremic waste products causes irritation of the nerves, resulting in flapping hand
tremors.
6. A client is admitted to the hospital with benign prostatic hyperplasia, the nurse most relevant
assessment would be:
A. Flank pain radiating in the groin
B. Distention of the lower abdomen
C. Perineal edema
D. Urethral discharge - Answer B.
This indicates that the bladder is distended with urine, therefore palpable.
7. A client has undergone with penile implant. After 24 hrs of surgery, the client's scrotum was
edematous and painful. The nurse should:
A. Assist the client with sitz bath
B. Apply war soaks in the scrotum
C. Elevate the scrotum using a soft support
D. Prepare for a possible incision and drainage. - Answer C.
Elevation increases lymphatic drainage, reducing edema and pain.
Correct Answers 2026-2027 Edition.
1. Marco who was diagnosed with brain tumor was scheduled for craniotomy. In preventing the
development of cerebral edema after surgery, the nurse should expect the use of:
A. Diuretics
B. Antihypertensive
C. Steroids
D. Anticonvulsants - Answer C.
Glucocorticoids (steroids) are used for their anti-inflammatory action, which decreases the
development of edema.
2. Halfway through the administration of blood, the female client complains of lumbar pain.
After stopping the infusion Nurse Hazel should:
A. Increase the flow of normal saline
B. Assess the pain further
C. Notify the blood bank
D. Obtain vital signs. - Answer A.
The blood must be stopped at once, and then normal saline should be infused to keep the line
patent and maintain blood volume.
3. Nurse Maureen knows that the positive diagnosis for HIV infection is made based on which of
the following:
A. A history of high-risk sexual behaviors.
B. Positive ELISA and western blot tests
C. Identification of an associated opportunistic infection
D. Evidence of extreme weight loss and high fever - Answer B.
These tests confirm the presence of HIV antibodies that occur in response to the presence of
the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
4. Nurse Maureen is aware that a client who has been diagnosed with chronic renal failure
recognizes an adequate amount of high-biologic-value protein when the food the client selected
from the menu was:
, A. Raw carrots
B. Apple juice
C. Whole wheat bread
D. Cottage cheese - Answer D.
One cup of cottage cheese contains approximately 225 calories, 27 g of protein, 9 g of fat, 30 mg
cholesterol, and 6 g of carbohydrate. Proteins of high biologic value (HBV) contain optimal levels
of amino acids essential for life.
5. Kenneth who has diagnosed with uremic syndrome has the potential to develop
complications. Which among the following complications should the nurse anticipates:
A. Flapping hand tremors
B. An elevated hematocrit level
C. Hypotension
D. Hypokalemia - Answer A.
Elevation of uremic waste products causes irritation of the nerves, resulting in flapping hand
tremors.
6. A client is admitted to the hospital with benign prostatic hyperplasia, the nurse most relevant
assessment would be:
A. Flank pain radiating in the groin
B. Distention of the lower abdomen
C. Perineal edema
D. Urethral discharge - Answer B.
This indicates that the bladder is distended with urine, therefore palpable.
7. A client has undergone with penile implant. After 24 hrs of surgery, the client's scrotum was
edematous and painful. The nurse should:
A. Assist the client with sitz bath
B. Apply war soaks in the scrotum
C. Elevate the scrotum using a soft support
D. Prepare for a possible incision and drainage. - Answer C.
Elevation increases lymphatic drainage, reducing edema and pain.
