KAPLAN PREDICTOR A EXAM NEWEST2026 (GRADED A+
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The male client asks the nurse, "Why am I experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED)?" The nurse
reviews the client's medications. The nurse recognizes that which classification increases
the risk for ED?
a. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
b. Antihypertensive medications.
c. Anticoagulant medications.
d. Histamine H2 inhibitors.
The nurse observes client care on a geriatric unit. The nurse should intervene in which
situation?
a. A student nurse assist the client out of bed toward the clients strong side.
b. A student nurse assist the client to sit on the side of the bed by lifting the client's
shoulders and swinging the client's legs over the edge of the bed.
c. A student nurse assists the client to stand from a sitting position by grasping the client's
elbows.
d. Two student nurses use a draw sheet to turn a client in
The nurse evaluates the results of the client's purified protein derivative (PPD) 2 ½ days
after the injection. The nurse noted the induration is 4 mm. which action by the nurse is
most appropriate?
a. Inform the client the results are negative
b. Obtain the names of the client's closest contacts.
c. Determine the HIV status of the client.
d. Wait and additional 24 hours to read the results.
,The nurse cores for the client with a history of schizophrenia. The nurse expects to note
which speech pattern?
a. Repetition of the words used by the nurse.
b. Rapid, coherent conversation about unrelated topics.
c. Immediately answering questions appropriately.
d. Slow, purposeful answers to the nurses questions.
The nurse in the hospital cafeteria overhears two nursing assistive personnel (NAP) discuss
the client's condition.
What is the PRIORITY action for the nurse to take?
a. Change the topic of the conversation.
b. Report the employees to their nurse manager.
c. Inform the employees about patient confidentiality and the client's right to privacy.
d. Meet with the employees at the end of the shift and tell them not to discuss clients in a
public place.
The client reports vomiting and diarrhea for three days.
Which assessment finding does the nurse anticipate? a. Bradycardia
b. Decreased blood pressure.
c. Peripheral edema.
d. crackles.
The nurse cares for the client in active labor. The health care provider orders an oxytocin
infusion. Which action should the nurse take FIRST after initiating the infusion?
a. Time and record the length and strength of the contractions.
b. Prepare the client for an emergency cesarean birth.
,c. Check the client's perineum for bulging.
d. Monitor the fetal heart rate.
The intensive care nurse cares for the client two hours after a myocardial infarction is
diagnosed. The nurse's PRIORITY is to focus on which action?
a. Relieve pain.
b. Prevent embolism.
c. Monitor the telemetry.
d. Reduce apprehension.
The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with dehydration. The plan of care indicates the
client is to drink two ounces of fluid every hour. The nurse determines the goal is met if
which is recorded on the intake and output (I&O) sheet for an eight-hour shift? a. 360 ml
b. 160 ml
c. 480 ml
d. 240 ml
1 oz=30 ml; 60 oz*8= 480 ml
The nurse and LPN/LVN care for clients on a medicalsurgical unit. The RN should delegate
which activity to the LPN/LVN?
a. Follow up on the client's report of chest and back itching two hours after starting a
patient controlled analgesia pump.
b. Provide instruction for the client receiving the first nicotine patch.
c. Inform the health care provider of the client's history of peptic ulcer disease prior to
administration of streptokinase.
d. Take the blood pressure and heart rate before administration of enalapril.
, The nurses care for the client diagnosed with tuberculosis. Before discontinuing airborne
precautions, the nurse must confirm which?
a. The tuberculin skin test is negative
b. No acid-fast bacteria are in the sputum.
c. The client has received anti-tuberculin medication for three days.
d. The client's temperature has returned to normal.
The nurse cares for the client at 28 weeks gestation diagnosed with a complete placenta
previa. The nurse determines discharge teaching is effective if the client makes which
statement to her husband?
a. I can go back to work tomorrow on a part-time basis
b. I'm sorry to tell you we can't have sexual relations
c. I will still be able to have a vaginal birth
d. I have to come back in 48 hours for a vaginal exam
The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with superficial partial thickness burn. The nurse
should assign the client to a room with which client?
A. A client diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome.
B. A client Diagnosed with cellulitis of the left leg.
C. A Client diagnosed with acute peritonsillar abscess.
D.A client diagnosed with acute pelvic inflammatory disease.
The nurse cares for a 6-month-old infant. The parents report that the infant had severe
diarrhea for twelve hours. The nurse anticipates which finding?
a. Normal skin elasticity.
b. Depresses anterior fontanel.
c. Pale yellow urine.
100% DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS)
The male client asks the nurse, "Why am I experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED)?" The nurse
reviews the client's medications. The nurse recognizes that which classification increases
the risk for ED?
a. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
b. Antihypertensive medications.
c. Anticoagulant medications.
d. Histamine H2 inhibitors.
The nurse observes client care on a geriatric unit. The nurse should intervene in which
situation?
a. A student nurse assist the client out of bed toward the clients strong side.
b. A student nurse assist the client to sit on the side of the bed by lifting the client's
shoulders and swinging the client's legs over the edge of the bed.
c. A student nurse assists the client to stand from a sitting position by grasping the client's
elbows.
d. Two student nurses use a draw sheet to turn a client in
The nurse evaluates the results of the client's purified protein derivative (PPD) 2 ½ days
after the injection. The nurse noted the induration is 4 mm. which action by the nurse is
most appropriate?
a. Inform the client the results are negative
b. Obtain the names of the client's closest contacts.
c. Determine the HIV status of the client.
d. Wait and additional 24 hours to read the results.
,The nurse cores for the client with a history of schizophrenia. The nurse expects to note
which speech pattern?
a. Repetition of the words used by the nurse.
b. Rapid, coherent conversation about unrelated topics.
c. Immediately answering questions appropriately.
d. Slow, purposeful answers to the nurses questions.
The nurse in the hospital cafeteria overhears two nursing assistive personnel (NAP) discuss
the client's condition.
What is the PRIORITY action for the nurse to take?
a. Change the topic of the conversation.
b. Report the employees to their nurse manager.
c. Inform the employees about patient confidentiality and the client's right to privacy.
d. Meet with the employees at the end of the shift and tell them not to discuss clients in a
public place.
The client reports vomiting and diarrhea for three days.
Which assessment finding does the nurse anticipate? a. Bradycardia
b. Decreased blood pressure.
c. Peripheral edema.
d. crackles.
The nurse cares for the client in active labor. The health care provider orders an oxytocin
infusion. Which action should the nurse take FIRST after initiating the infusion?
a. Time and record the length and strength of the contractions.
b. Prepare the client for an emergency cesarean birth.
,c. Check the client's perineum for bulging.
d. Monitor the fetal heart rate.
The intensive care nurse cares for the client two hours after a myocardial infarction is
diagnosed. The nurse's PRIORITY is to focus on which action?
a. Relieve pain.
b. Prevent embolism.
c. Monitor the telemetry.
d. Reduce apprehension.
The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with dehydration. The plan of care indicates the
client is to drink two ounces of fluid every hour. The nurse determines the goal is met if
which is recorded on the intake and output (I&O) sheet for an eight-hour shift? a. 360 ml
b. 160 ml
c. 480 ml
d. 240 ml
1 oz=30 ml; 60 oz*8= 480 ml
The nurse and LPN/LVN care for clients on a medicalsurgical unit. The RN should delegate
which activity to the LPN/LVN?
a. Follow up on the client's report of chest and back itching two hours after starting a
patient controlled analgesia pump.
b. Provide instruction for the client receiving the first nicotine patch.
c. Inform the health care provider of the client's history of peptic ulcer disease prior to
administration of streptokinase.
d. Take the blood pressure and heart rate before administration of enalapril.
, The nurses care for the client diagnosed with tuberculosis. Before discontinuing airborne
precautions, the nurse must confirm which?
a. The tuberculin skin test is negative
b. No acid-fast bacteria are in the sputum.
c. The client has received anti-tuberculin medication for three days.
d. The client's temperature has returned to normal.
The nurse cares for the client at 28 weeks gestation diagnosed with a complete placenta
previa. The nurse determines discharge teaching is effective if the client makes which
statement to her husband?
a. I can go back to work tomorrow on a part-time basis
b. I'm sorry to tell you we can't have sexual relations
c. I will still be able to have a vaginal birth
d. I have to come back in 48 hours for a vaginal exam
The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with superficial partial thickness burn. The nurse
should assign the client to a room with which client?
A. A client diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome.
B. A client Diagnosed with cellulitis of the left leg.
C. A Client diagnosed with acute peritonsillar abscess.
D.A client diagnosed with acute pelvic inflammatory disease.
The nurse cares for a 6-month-old infant. The parents report that the infant had severe
diarrhea for twelve hours. The nurse anticipates which finding?
a. Normal skin elasticity.
b. Depresses anterior fontanel.
c. Pale yellow urine.
