PNC 520 Study & Final Prep Guide (Practical
Nursing Consolidation) Exam 2025–2026
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The nurse is caring for a female client who was recently admitted to the hospital for
anorexia nervosa. The nurse enters the client's room and notes that the client is doing
vigorous push-ups. Which nursing action is appropriate?
A) Interrupt the client and offer to take her for a walk.
B) Allow the client to complete her exercise program.
C) Interrupt the client and weigh her immediately.
D) Tell the client that she is not allowed to exercise vigorously. - answer>>>A) Interrupt
the client and offer to take her for a walk.
Which of the following is an example of the defence mechanism "displacement"?
A) Ms. Colm repeatedly tells her practical nurse, Reena, how much she admires her, when
in fact Ms. Cohn does not like Reena
B) Ms. Henry yells at the practical nurse after the physician is rude to Ms. Henry
C) Mr. Patrick forgets to make an appointment with his physician when he feels
D) Mrs. Miyagi refuses to believe that her sister has a diagnosis of terminal lung cancer -
answer>>>B) Ms. Henry yells at the practical nurse after the physician is rude to Ms.
Henry
This is the definition of displacement. Ms. Henry is displacing her anger at the physician
toward the practical nurse.
Mrs. Townsend is 20 weeks pregnant. She tells the practical nurse that she has twin girls
at home but had a miscarriage prior to this pregnancy. What is her pregnancy
classification?
,A) Gravida 4, para 2
B) Gravida 3, para 3
C) Gravida 3, para 2
D) Gravida 2, para 1 - answer>>>C) Gravida 3, para 2
Gravida 3 is correct: the present pregnancy, the pregnancy that resulted in twin births,
and the previous miscarriage. Para 2 is correct: Mrs. Townsend has two living twin
children.
What supplement is recommended for women to take during their reproductive years to
help decrease the risk of neural tube defects in the newborns?
A) Iron
B) Folate
C) Vitamin A
D) Calcium with Vitamin D - answer>>>B) Folate
Folate (folic acid) supplements decrease the risk for neural tube defects in the newborn.
Folate is recommended before and during pregnancy to prevent some major birth defects
that can happen in the first few weeks of pregnancy, often before. a women finds out she
is pregnant (400mcg of folic acid is recommended daily). A woman should start taking
folic acid as soon as she plans to become pregnant.
Mrs. Brendan asks the occupational health practical nurse why he always looks pale when
he is cold. What should the practical nurse explain to Mr. Brendan?
A) When you are cold, you have less melatonin
B) In a cold environment, blood vessels in your skin constrict to save heat
C) If your skin looks pink in warm weather, it is likely because you have a mild sunburn
D) In cold weather, surface capillaries dilate and make the skin appear whitish -
answer>>>B) In a cold environment, blood vessels in your skin constrict to save heat.
,This is a physiological response to cold. The constriction of the blood vessels to conserve
heat means that there is not as much blood close to the skin surface, with the result that
the skin appear a paler colour.
A child at the Tots daycare centre has been diagnosed with impetigo. What advice should
the practical nurse working at the daycare provide to the centre's child-care workers?
A) Place the daycare centre under quarantine
B) Close the daycare until complete cleaning has been performed
C) No special precautions are required
D) Suspend attendance for the infected child for 48 hours - answer>>>D) Suspend
attendance for the infected child for 48 hours
Impetigo is an infection of the skin cause by Streptococcus or Staphyloccus bacteria and is
transmissible to other children. The child with impetigo must be isolated from other
children until 24-48 hours after treatment has started.
Which of the following behaviours would be considered to be a boundary violation of the
nurse-client relationship in a mental health setting?
A) Asking the client about his sexual history
B) Sharing coffee and cookies with the client during a therapeutic session
C) Nodding and smiling at the client
D) Honouring a request by the client to keep a secret from the healthcare team -
answer>>>D) Honouring a request by the client to keep a secret from the healthcare
team.
This is crossing a boundary. It implies a special relationship between the client and the
practical nurse. The practical nurse must inform the client that all relevant information
must be shared with other members of the healthcare team.
Brad Shaw tells the nurse he has been finding bright red blood on the toilet paper when
he has a bowel movement. What should be the nurse's first response to Mr. Shaw?
, a. "Do you have abdominal bloating or cramping?"
b. "We need to book you for a colonoscopy."
c. "I will give you a test kit for fecal occult blood."
d. "Are your stools hard, or are you constipated?" - answer>>>D) "Are your stools hard, or
are you constipated?"
The most common cause of minor rectal bleeding is tearing of the rectal mucosa due to
constipation and hard stool.
A first year practical nursing student about to enter her first clinical practice experience
has artificial nails. Her nursing professor tells her the policy states she must have the nails
removed. What is the most appropriate rationale for this policy?
A) Artificial nails are too long and may injure the client
B) Artificial nails may accidentally be ripped off during client care, injuring the nurse
C) Artificial nails are not professional looking
D) Artificial nails may harbour micro-organisms - answer>>>D) Artificial nails may harbour
micro-organisms
Studies have shown that artificial nails, especially if they are not well maintained, may
have crevices that enable micro-organisms to flourish
Troy, age 16 tells the nurse that he frequently feels tired during the day and sometimes
falls asleep during his classes. What would be the most appropriate initial question for
the nurse to ask Troy?
a. "Are you taking any medications that would make you drowsy?"
b. "How often do you exercise?"
c. "When was the last time you had a complete physical exam?"
Nursing Consolidation) Exam 2025–2026
Accurate Real Exam Questions and Verified
Correct Answers JUST RELEASED
The nurse is caring for a female client who was recently admitted to the hospital for
anorexia nervosa. The nurse enters the client's room and notes that the client is doing
vigorous push-ups. Which nursing action is appropriate?
A) Interrupt the client and offer to take her for a walk.
B) Allow the client to complete her exercise program.
C) Interrupt the client and weigh her immediately.
D) Tell the client that she is not allowed to exercise vigorously. - answer>>>A) Interrupt
the client and offer to take her for a walk.
Which of the following is an example of the defence mechanism "displacement"?
A) Ms. Colm repeatedly tells her practical nurse, Reena, how much she admires her, when
in fact Ms. Cohn does not like Reena
B) Ms. Henry yells at the practical nurse after the physician is rude to Ms. Henry
C) Mr. Patrick forgets to make an appointment with his physician when he feels
D) Mrs. Miyagi refuses to believe that her sister has a diagnosis of terminal lung cancer -
answer>>>B) Ms. Henry yells at the practical nurse after the physician is rude to Ms.
Henry
This is the definition of displacement. Ms. Henry is displacing her anger at the physician
toward the practical nurse.
Mrs. Townsend is 20 weeks pregnant. She tells the practical nurse that she has twin girls
at home but had a miscarriage prior to this pregnancy. What is her pregnancy
classification?
,A) Gravida 4, para 2
B) Gravida 3, para 3
C) Gravida 3, para 2
D) Gravida 2, para 1 - answer>>>C) Gravida 3, para 2
Gravida 3 is correct: the present pregnancy, the pregnancy that resulted in twin births,
and the previous miscarriage. Para 2 is correct: Mrs. Townsend has two living twin
children.
What supplement is recommended for women to take during their reproductive years to
help decrease the risk of neural tube defects in the newborns?
A) Iron
B) Folate
C) Vitamin A
D) Calcium with Vitamin D - answer>>>B) Folate
Folate (folic acid) supplements decrease the risk for neural tube defects in the newborn.
Folate is recommended before and during pregnancy to prevent some major birth defects
that can happen in the first few weeks of pregnancy, often before. a women finds out she
is pregnant (400mcg of folic acid is recommended daily). A woman should start taking
folic acid as soon as she plans to become pregnant.
Mrs. Brendan asks the occupational health practical nurse why he always looks pale when
he is cold. What should the practical nurse explain to Mr. Brendan?
A) When you are cold, you have less melatonin
B) In a cold environment, blood vessels in your skin constrict to save heat
C) If your skin looks pink in warm weather, it is likely because you have a mild sunburn
D) In cold weather, surface capillaries dilate and make the skin appear whitish -
answer>>>B) In a cold environment, blood vessels in your skin constrict to save heat.
,This is a physiological response to cold. The constriction of the blood vessels to conserve
heat means that there is not as much blood close to the skin surface, with the result that
the skin appear a paler colour.
A child at the Tots daycare centre has been diagnosed with impetigo. What advice should
the practical nurse working at the daycare provide to the centre's child-care workers?
A) Place the daycare centre under quarantine
B) Close the daycare until complete cleaning has been performed
C) No special precautions are required
D) Suspend attendance for the infected child for 48 hours - answer>>>D) Suspend
attendance for the infected child for 48 hours
Impetigo is an infection of the skin cause by Streptococcus or Staphyloccus bacteria and is
transmissible to other children. The child with impetigo must be isolated from other
children until 24-48 hours after treatment has started.
Which of the following behaviours would be considered to be a boundary violation of the
nurse-client relationship in a mental health setting?
A) Asking the client about his sexual history
B) Sharing coffee and cookies with the client during a therapeutic session
C) Nodding and smiling at the client
D) Honouring a request by the client to keep a secret from the healthcare team -
answer>>>D) Honouring a request by the client to keep a secret from the healthcare
team.
This is crossing a boundary. It implies a special relationship between the client and the
practical nurse. The practical nurse must inform the client that all relevant information
must be shared with other members of the healthcare team.
Brad Shaw tells the nurse he has been finding bright red blood on the toilet paper when
he has a bowel movement. What should be the nurse's first response to Mr. Shaw?
, a. "Do you have abdominal bloating or cramping?"
b. "We need to book you for a colonoscopy."
c. "I will give you a test kit for fecal occult blood."
d. "Are your stools hard, or are you constipated?" - answer>>>D) "Are your stools hard, or
are you constipated?"
The most common cause of minor rectal bleeding is tearing of the rectal mucosa due to
constipation and hard stool.
A first year practical nursing student about to enter her first clinical practice experience
has artificial nails. Her nursing professor tells her the policy states she must have the nails
removed. What is the most appropriate rationale for this policy?
A) Artificial nails are too long and may injure the client
B) Artificial nails may accidentally be ripped off during client care, injuring the nurse
C) Artificial nails are not professional looking
D) Artificial nails may harbour micro-organisms - answer>>>D) Artificial nails may harbour
micro-organisms
Studies have shown that artificial nails, especially if they are not well maintained, may
have crevices that enable micro-organisms to flourish
Troy, age 16 tells the nurse that he frequently feels tired during the day and sometimes
falls asleep during his classes. What would be the most appropriate initial question for
the nurse to ask Troy?
a. "Are you taking any medications that would make you drowsy?"
b. "How often do you exercise?"
c. "When was the last time you had a complete physical exam?"
