NCLEX EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). Which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest including in the
client's plan of care?
1.Place the client in low-Fowler's position for meals.
2.Provide the client with a high-carbohydrate diet and high-carbohydrate snacks.
3.Restrict the client's fluid intake to 500 mL daily.
4.Provide the client with small, frequent meals, and schedule a rest period before and after
meals. - ANS 2.Provide the client with a high-carbohydrate diet and high-carbohydrate
snacks.
The nurse has reinforced teaching with a client who is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy
(ECT). Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of
the teaching?
1."I will experience a tonic-clonic seizure for approximately 15 minutes during the ECT
procedure."
2."ECT is commonly used to treat depression when several antidepressants have not been
effective."
3."ECT is effective because it decreases the level of neurotransmitters in the central nervous
system."
4."Common side effects of ECT are diarrhea, a low-grade fever and short-term memory loss." -
ANS 2. "ECT is commonly used to treat depression when several antidepressants have not
been effective."
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,The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old client who is receiving prescribed skeletal traction. Which of
the following would be a priority for the nurse to monitor?
1.the distance between the client's knees
2.the pull of the traction on the client's pins
3.the degree of flexion of the client's ankles
4.the position of the client's cervical spine on the bed - ANS 2 the pull of the traction on the
client's pins
The nurse is caring for a client with dysthymic disorder. Which of the following behaviors would
the nurse expect to observe?
1.grandiose actions
2.reports of auditory hallucinations
3.expansive, pressured speech
4.inability to experience joy or pleasure in life - ANS 4.inability to experience joy or pleasure
in life
The nurse is caring for a client. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify?
Click the exhibit button for additional client information.
1.2 g sodium diet
2.implement bed rest
3.furosemide 20 mg, p.o., once daily
4.enalapril 5 mg, p.o., twice daily - ANS 3.furosemide 20 mg, p.o., once daily
The nurse is talking with the spouse of a client with left-sided hemiplegia. The spouse tells the
nurse, "I scheduled this appointment because I noticed a sore had developed on my spouse's
hip. I feel so guilty because I caused this to happen. I do not know what to do." Which of the
following would be an appropriate initial response for the nurse to make?
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,1."Have you been offering your spouse fluids at regular time intervals?"
2."How often do you change your spouse's position?"
3."The type of care that you have undertaken is not easy."
4."We will make sure that you have help if this requires special dressings." - ANS 3."The type
of care that you have undertaken is not easy."
The nurse is assisting to admit a client who has Streptococcal pharyngitis. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
1.Wear a surgical mask when checking the client's vital signs.
2.Ensure the assigned room has monitored negative air pressure.
3.Obtain particulate respirator masks for staff members to use when providing client care.
4.Request the dietary department provide disposable dishes and utensils for the client's meals. -
ANS 4.Request the dietary department provide disposable dishes and utensils for the client's
meals.
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a child who is scheduled for surgical repair
of hypospadias. The nurse should reinforce that intended outcomes of the procedure include
1.relief from pain
2.relief from bladder obstruction
3.the ability to void while standing
4.the ability to achieve an erection - ANS 3.the ability to void while standing
The nurse has reinforced teaching with a client who is receiving prescribed alendronate. Which
of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the
teaching?
1."I should take the medication with orange juice."
2."I can take the medication at any time of day."
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, 3."I will avoid taking over-the-counter (OTC) vitamin D supplements."
4."I must sit upright for 30 minutes after taking the medication." - ANS 4. "I must sit upright
for 30 minutes after taking the medication."
The nurse is caring for a 12-year-old client who has a prescription for lorazepam 0.05 mg/kg,
p.o., stat. The client weighs 103 lb (47 kg). The nurse has 2 mg/mL of solution available. How
many milliliters should the nurse administer to the client? Record your answer using one
decimal place. - ANS 0.05mg/kgXx/47X2mg/ml=
The nurse has reinforced discharge teaching with the parent of a newborn. Which of the
following statements by the parent would require follow-up?
1."I will leave my baby's diaper off when possible if the diaper area starts to become red."
2."I will secure my baby in a rear-facing infant seat in the front seat of the car since there is an
airbag there."
3."I should give my baby a pacifier at bedtime to reduce the risk for sudden infant death
syndrome (SIDS)."
4."I should squeeze the bulb syringe before inserting it into my baby's mouth when I suction
excess secretions." - ANS 3."I should give my baby a pacifier at bedtime to reduce the risk for
sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)."
The nurse is caring for a client with pediculosis. Which of the following infection control
precautions should the nurse implement?
1.Place a thermometer in the client's room to be used with that client only.
2.Wear a surgical mask when assisting the client to bathe.
3.Keep the door to the client's room closed.
4.Remove the gloves after leaving the client's room. - ANS 1.Place a thermometer in the
client's room to be used with that client only.
The charge nurse in a long-term care facility has completed client care assignments for
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which of the following statements by the charge nurse
would provide the best directions to a UAP regarding the assignment?
1."Record your assigned clients' vital signs before you take a mid-morning break."
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AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). Which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest including in the
client's plan of care?
1.Place the client in low-Fowler's position for meals.
2.Provide the client with a high-carbohydrate diet and high-carbohydrate snacks.
3.Restrict the client's fluid intake to 500 mL daily.
4.Provide the client with small, frequent meals, and schedule a rest period before and after
meals. - ANS 2.Provide the client with a high-carbohydrate diet and high-carbohydrate
snacks.
The nurse has reinforced teaching with a client who is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy
(ECT). Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of
the teaching?
1."I will experience a tonic-clonic seizure for approximately 15 minutes during the ECT
procedure."
2."ECT is commonly used to treat depression when several antidepressants have not been
effective."
3."ECT is effective because it decreases the level of neurotransmitters in the central nervous
system."
4."Common side effects of ECT are diarrhea, a low-grade fever and short-term memory loss." -
ANS 2. "ECT is commonly used to treat depression when several antidepressants have not
been effective."
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,The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old client who is receiving prescribed skeletal traction. Which of
the following would be a priority for the nurse to monitor?
1.the distance between the client's knees
2.the pull of the traction on the client's pins
3.the degree of flexion of the client's ankles
4.the position of the client's cervical spine on the bed - ANS 2 the pull of the traction on the
client's pins
The nurse is caring for a client with dysthymic disorder. Which of the following behaviors would
the nurse expect to observe?
1.grandiose actions
2.reports of auditory hallucinations
3.expansive, pressured speech
4.inability to experience joy or pleasure in life - ANS 4.inability to experience joy or pleasure
in life
The nurse is caring for a client. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify?
Click the exhibit button for additional client information.
1.2 g sodium diet
2.implement bed rest
3.furosemide 20 mg, p.o., once daily
4.enalapril 5 mg, p.o., twice daily - ANS 3.furosemide 20 mg, p.o., once daily
The nurse is talking with the spouse of a client with left-sided hemiplegia. The spouse tells the
nurse, "I scheduled this appointment because I noticed a sore had developed on my spouse's
hip. I feel so guilty because I caused this to happen. I do not know what to do." Which of the
following would be an appropriate initial response for the nurse to make?
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,1."Have you been offering your spouse fluids at regular time intervals?"
2."How often do you change your spouse's position?"
3."The type of care that you have undertaken is not easy."
4."We will make sure that you have help if this requires special dressings." - ANS 3."The type
of care that you have undertaken is not easy."
The nurse is assisting to admit a client who has Streptococcal pharyngitis. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
1.Wear a surgical mask when checking the client's vital signs.
2.Ensure the assigned room has monitored negative air pressure.
3.Obtain particulate respirator masks for staff members to use when providing client care.
4.Request the dietary department provide disposable dishes and utensils for the client's meals. -
ANS 4.Request the dietary department provide disposable dishes and utensils for the client's
meals.
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a child who is scheduled for surgical repair
of hypospadias. The nurse should reinforce that intended outcomes of the procedure include
1.relief from pain
2.relief from bladder obstruction
3.the ability to void while standing
4.the ability to achieve an erection - ANS 3.the ability to void while standing
The nurse has reinforced teaching with a client who is receiving prescribed alendronate. Which
of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the
teaching?
1."I should take the medication with orange juice."
2."I can take the medication at any time of day."
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, 3."I will avoid taking over-the-counter (OTC) vitamin D supplements."
4."I must sit upright for 30 minutes after taking the medication." - ANS 4. "I must sit upright
for 30 minutes after taking the medication."
The nurse is caring for a 12-year-old client who has a prescription for lorazepam 0.05 mg/kg,
p.o., stat. The client weighs 103 lb (47 kg). The nurse has 2 mg/mL of solution available. How
many milliliters should the nurse administer to the client? Record your answer using one
decimal place. - ANS 0.05mg/kgXx/47X2mg/ml=
The nurse has reinforced discharge teaching with the parent of a newborn. Which of the
following statements by the parent would require follow-up?
1."I will leave my baby's diaper off when possible if the diaper area starts to become red."
2."I will secure my baby in a rear-facing infant seat in the front seat of the car since there is an
airbag there."
3."I should give my baby a pacifier at bedtime to reduce the risk for sudden infant death
syndrome (SIDS)."
4."I should squeeze the bulb syringe before inserting it into my baby's mouth when I suction
excess secretions." - ANS 3."I should give my baby a pacifier at bedtime to reduce the risk for
sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)."
The nurse is caring for a client with pediculosis. Which of the following infection control
precautions should the nurse implement?
1.Place a thermometer in the client's room to be used with that client only.
2.Wear a surgical mask when assisting the client to bathe.
3.Keep the door to the client's room closed.
4.Remove the gloves after leaving the client's room. - ANS 1.Place a thermometer in the
client's room to be used with that client only.
The charge nurse in a long-term care facility has completed client care assignments for
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which of the following statements by the charge nurse
would provide the best directions to a UAP regarding the assignment?
1."Record your assigned clients' vital signs before you take a mid-morning break."
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