Kaplan Predictor Versions A, B & C FINAL
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<LATEST VERSION>
VERSION A
1. The nurse shows a teenager how to use a metered dose inhaler of
ipratropium (Atrovent). Which statement if made by the client to the nurse,
indicates teaching is effective? - ANSWER ✔ "I should use this medicine to
prevent asthma attacks."
2. An older client is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging MRI
procedure. Which of the following statements, if made by the client to the
nurse, should be reported to the technician before the test? - ANSWER ✔ I
had a knee replacement 5 years ago
3. The nurse makes the following observations of a 6 hour old newborn:
axillary temperature 96.4 F (35.8 C), apical pulse 148, respirations irregular
at 48/minute, black sticky stool, blood glucose 60mg/dL. It is most
important for the nurse to take which action? - ANSWER ✔ Wrap the
newborn in a warmed blanket
4. A client is returned to the unit at 10AM after laparoscopic gallbladder
surgery. The nurse plans to get the patient out of bed for the first time at
4PM. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following
actions? - ANSWER ✔ Offer pain medication to the patient at 3:30 pm.
, OLD ANSWER: Turn the pt from side to side at 2 PM
5. The activity therapy staff takes a group of psychiatric patients on a trip to the
zoo. The nurse should intervene with which of the following patients before
their departure? - ANSWER ✔ A 38 year old female who is receiving
chlorpromazine (Thorazine) and is wearing a sundress without a hat or
glasses
6. 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. - ANSWER ✔
A. A client diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome.
7. 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 -
ANSWER ✔ c. A student nurse assists the client to stand
from a sitting position by grasping the client's elbows.
,8. 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. - ANSWER
✔ a. Inform the client the results are negative
9. 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. - ANSWER
✔ a. Repetition of the words used by the nurse.
10.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.
d. Absent bowel sounds. - ANSWER ✔ b. Depresses anterior
fontanel.
11.The nurse cares for a client receiving hydrocodone every 6 hours prn for
pain. The client reports pain at 1600. The nurse notes that the hydrocodone
was last administered at
1200, and the nurse proceeds to administer hydromorphone at 1615. After
discovering the error, how should the nurse record the occurrence?
a. "Wrong pain tablet given early. Client will be monitored
closely. Asleep now."
, b. "Hydromorphone given instead of hydrocodone. Nursing
supervisor aware of error."
c. Hydrocodone tablet - ANSWER ✔ d. "Hydromorphone given
at 1615; health care provider notified. B/P122/80,RR16."
12.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. - ANSWER ✔ b. Antihypertensive
medications.
13.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. - ANSWER ✔ c.
Inform the employees about patient confidentiality and the
client's right to privacy.
14.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
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<LATEST VERSION>
VERSION A
1. The nurse shows a teenager how to use a metered dose inhaler of
ipratropium (Atrovent). Which statement if made by the client to the nurse,
indicates teaching is effective? - ANSWER ✔ "I should use this medicine to
prevent asthma attacks."
2. An older client is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging MRI
procedure. Which of the following statements, if made by the client to the
nurse, should be reported to the technician before the test? - ANSWER ✔ I
had a knee replacement 5 years ago
3. The nurse makes the following observations of a 6 hour old newborn:
axillary temperature 96.4 F (35.8 C), apical pulse 148, respirations irregular
at 48/minute, black sticky stool, blood glucose 60mg/dL. It is most
important for the nurse to take which action? - ANSWER ✔ Wrap the
newborn in a warmed blanket
4. A client is returned to the unit at 10AM after laparoscopic gallbladder
surgery. The nurse plans to get the patient out of bed for the first time at
4PM. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following
actions? - ANSWER ✔ Offer pain medication to the patient at 3:30 pm.
, OLD ANSWER: Turn the pt from side to side at 2 PM
5. The activity therapy staff takes a group of psychiatric patients on a trip to the
zoo. The nurse should intervene with which of the following patients before
their departure? - ANSWER ✔ A 38 year old female who is receiving
chlorpromazine (Thorazine) and is wearing a sundress without a hat or
glasses
6. 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. - ANSWER ✔
A. A client diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome.
7. 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 -
ANSWER ✔ c. A student nurse assists the client to stand
from a sitting position by grasping the client's elbows.
,8. 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. - ANSWER
✔ a. Inform the client the results are negative
9. 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. - ANSWER
✔ a. Repetition of the words used by the nurse.
10.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.
d. Absent bowel sounds. - ANSWER ✔ b. Depresses anterior
fontanel.
11.The nurse cares for a client receiving hydrocodone every 6 hours prn for
pain. The client reports pain at 1600. The nurse notes that the hydrocodone
was last administered at
1200, and the nurse proceeds to administer hydromorphone at 1615. After
discovering the error, how should the nurse record the occurrence?
a. "Wrong pain tablet given early. Client will be monitored
closely. Asleep now."
, b. "Hydromorphone given instead of hydrocodone. Nursing
supervisor aware of error."
c. Hydrocodone tablet - ANSWER ✔ d. "Hydromorphone given
at 1615; health care provider notified. B/P122/80,RR16."
12.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. - ANSWER ✔ b. Antihypertensive
medications.
13.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. - ANSWER ✔ c.
Inform the employees about patient confidentiality and the
client's right to privacy.
14.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
