NCLEX PREP PN LATEST EXAM/UPDATED AND VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS/2026 NEWEST
VERSION/GRADED A+/100%
A patient in the cardiac unit of the hospital is diagnosed with
heart failure. The patient complains about the food, the room
temperature, and the noise on during hours of sleep. These
behaviors should cause the nurse to consider what factor?
a. Hypokalemia
b. Digitalis toxicity
c. Decreased cardiac output
d. Anxiety related to heart failure - ANSWERSd. Anxiety related
to heart failure
When a patient is receiving chemotherapy, it is important for
the nurse to assess the patient in order to implement
appropriate interventions. The nurse assesses the patient for:
a. Hair loss
b. Oral lesions
c. Side effects of chemotherapy
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,d. Neutropenia - ANSWERSc. Side effects of chemotherapy
List in order Maslow's hierarchy of needs - ANSWERS1st-basic
physiological needs
2nd-Safety and security
3rd-Love and belonging
4th-Self-esteem
5th-Self actualization
What is the age range of Erickson's developmental stages of
Trust vs Mistrust - ANSWERSBirth-18 months
What is the age range of Erickson's developmental stage in
Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt - ANSWERS18 months-3 yrs old
What is the age range of Erickson's developmental stages of
Initiative vs Guilt - ANSWERS3-6 yrs old
What is the age range of Erickson's developmental stages of
Industry vs Inferiority - ANSWERS6-12 yrs old
2
,What is the age range of Erickson's developmental stages and
Identity vs Role Confusion - ANSWERS12-20 yrs old
What is the age range of Erickson's developmental stages in
Intimacy vs Isolation - ANSWERS20-30 yrs old
What is the age range of Erickson's developmental stages of
Generativity vs Stagnation - ANSWERS30-65 yrs old
When is the age range of Erickson's developmental stages of
Ego Integrity vs Despair - ANSWERS65 yrs old - Death
What causes respiratory acidosis? - ANSWERSRespiratory
problems; acute respiratory acidosis by hypo ventilation from
drugs or neurological problems that depress breathing
What are some signs and symptoms of respiratory acidosis? -
ANSWERSConfusion, lethargy to stupor and, if not treated:
shortness of breath, fatigue, sleepiness
What are the causes for respiratory alkalosis? -
ANSWERSHyperventilation resulting from prolonged
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, mechanical ventilation, high altitude's, and excessive fear and
anxiety during pulmonary exam
What are the signs and symptoms of respiratory alkalosis? -
ANSWERSSarah PH increases; lightheadedness, dizziness,
numbness of the hands and feet, heart rate increases, pulses
weak and thready
What two things does positioning always promote or prevent? -
ANSWERS1. Promotes breathing
2. Prevent sores
What position is a patient in if their head is above 45 to 90°? -
ANSWERSFowlers
Clients who are taking anticoagulants or who have a bleeding
disorder, should avoid what type of supplements? (Hint:The
G's) - ANSWERSGinkgo Biloba
Garlic
Green Tea
Ginseng & Ginseng Tea
Ginger
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QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS/2026 NEWEST
VERSION/GRADED A+/100%
A patient in the cardiac unit of the hospital is diagnosed with
heart failure. The patient complains about the food, the room
temperature, and the noise on during hours of sleep. These
behaviors should cause the nurse to consider what factor?
a. Hypokalemia
b. Digitalis toxicity
c. Decreased cardiac output
d. Anxiety related to heart failure - ANSWERSd. Anxiety related
to heart failure
When a patient is receiving chemotherapy, it is important for
the nurse to assess the patient in order to implement
appropriate interventions. The nurse assesses the patient for:
a. Hair loss
b. Oral lesions
c. Side effects of chemotherapy
1
,d. Neutropenia - ANSWERSc. Side effects of chemotherapy
List in order Maslow's hierarchy of needs - ANSWERS1st-basic
physiological needs
2nd-Safety and security
3rd-Love and belonging
4th-Self-esteem
5th-Self actualization
What is the age range of Erickson's developmental stages of
Trust vs Mistrust - ANSWERSBirth-18 months
What is the age range of Erickson's developmental stage in
Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt - ANSWERS18 months-3 yrs old
What is the age range of Erickson's developmental stages of
Initiative vs Guilt - ANSWERS3-6 yrs old
What is the age range of Erickson's developmental stages of
Industry vs Inferiority - ANSWERS6-12 yrs old
2
,What is the age range of Erickson's developmental stages and
Identity vs Role Confusion - ANSWERS12-20 yrs old
What is the age range of Erickson's developmental stages in
Intimacy vs Isolation - ANSWERS20-30 yrs old
What is the age range of Erickson's developmental stages of
Generativity vs Stagnation - ANSWERS30-65 yrs old
When is the age range of Erickson's developmental stages of
Ego Integrity vs Despair - ANSWERS65 yrs old - Death
What causes respiratory acidosis? - ANSWERSRespiratory
problems; acute respiratory acidosis by hypo ventilation from
drugs or neurological problems that depress breathing
What are some signs and symptoms of respiratory acidosis? -
ANSWERSConfusion, lethargy to stupor and, if not treated:
shortness of breath, fatigue, sleepiness
What are the causes for respiratory alkalosis? -
ANSWERSHyperventilation resulting from prolonged
3
, mechanical ventilation, high altitude's, and excessive fear and
anxiety during pulmonary exam
What are the signs and symptoms of respiratory alkalosis? -
ANSWERSSarah PH increases; lightheadedness, dizziness,
numbness of the hands and feet, heart rate increases, pulses
weak and thready
What two things does positioning always promote or prevent? -
ANSWERS1. Promotes breathing
2. Prevent sores
What position is a patient in if their head is above 45 to 90°? -
ANSWERSFowlers
Clients who are taking anticoagulants or who have a bleeding
disorder, should avoid what type of supplements? (Hint:The
G's) - ANSWERSGinkgo Biloba
Garlic
Green Tea
Ginseng & Ginseng Tea
Ginger
4
