KAPLAN PREDICTOR COMBINED VERSION A,B,C
NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM WITH NGN FORMAT
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
A woman complains to the nurse about the care provided to her husband by the
nursing staff the previous night. Initially, the nurse should take which of the
following actions - ANSWER -Ask the wife to voice her expectations about a
solution to the problem
A patient is restrained bodily by the nursing team. The hands of the nurse assigned
to hold down the patients leg should be placed in which of the following positions?
- ANSWER -One hand directly above the patient's knee and the other hand directly
above the patient's ankle
The nurse in the community mental health center works with a client who is
diagnosed with depression. Cognitive therapy is initiated. The nurse should take
which of the following actions? - ANSWER -Help the client to identify the source
of his depression
The nurse plans to perform a physical assessment of a young adult who has been
deaf since birth. Although the client indicates using sign language, no interpreter is
available. The nurse should take which action? - ANSWER -Write out each
question, and ask the client to write out each ANSWER
A patient received morphine 4 mg IV 2 hours ago for the complaints of
postoperative pain. The patient turns on the call light and tells the nurse he has to
go to the bathroom. The patient has bathroom privileges. The nurse should take
which of the following actions? - ANSWER -Ask the patient to sit on the side of
the bed before proceeding to the bathroom
The nurse cares for a patient on the psychiatric unit with a history of drug use and
poor impulse control. After the patient's mother visits, the patient begins pacing
,rapidly, with arms swinging, and kicking at chair legs. The nurse should approach
the patient and take which of the following actions? - ANSWER -Stand facing the
patient with legs apart, knees locked, and weight on back leg
The nurse observes the nursing assistant giving morning care to an elderly client
who has an area of warm, reddened skin on the sacrum that does not blanch with
pressure. Which action by the nursing assistant requires an intervention by the
nurse? - ANSWER -The aid firmly massages the reddened area in a circular motion
The school nurse identifies several children who have food allergies. Which
sequence should the nurse teach the staff to follow if an allergic reaction is
observed in a child? - ANSWER -Administer the EpiPen, call 911, call the
physician, call the parents
A client comes to the ER complaining of shortness of breath, fatigue, insomnia,
and weight loss. The client states that the client's company forced the client into
early retirement. The client says that the client has been sick ever since the client
stopped working. The nurse should take which of the following actions first? -
ANSWER -Help the client see a connection between his symptoms and emotions,
while investigating each symptom.
The nurse teaches the woman diagnosed with type 1 diabetes who is pregnant for
the first time. The nurse teaches the client that as the pregnancy advances, the
client may require which implementation? - ANSWER -Increased amounts of
insulin
The nurse cares for a patient after a colon resection. The patient has a Salem sump
tube connected to intermittent suction. The patient asks the nurse, "When will I be
able to eat?" Which is the BEST response by the nurse? - ANSWER -You will be
started on clear liquids when we hear your stomach make noises
The nurse supervises care provided for a client immediately after cardioversion.
Which observation, if made by the nurse, indicates the need for an intervention? -
ANSWER -The oxygen the patient was receiving before the procedure remains
disconnected
,The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with bursitis of the right shoulder. The
nurse expects the client to experience which of the following? - ANSWER -Pain
with extension, flexion and internal rotation of the right arm
The nurse supervises care provided by the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to
the older client in the convalescent phase after a stroke. The nurse should intervene
if which action is observed - ANSWER -The client is supine with a pillow under
the head
An older patient falls on the floor of the psychiatric unit. To determine the cause
of the fall, it is MOST important for the nurse to do which of the following? -
ANSWER -Evaluate the floor where the patient fell
The nurse instructs a prenatal class for first-time mothers. A group of mothers
state they are afraid because they have heard that babies often die in their sleep
before their first birthday. The mothers ask what they can do to prevent this. It is
BEST for the nurse to make which of the following responses - ANSWER -It's best
to position the baby on its back or side in bed. There seems to be an increase in this
condition when babies are put to sleep on their stomach
A client attends a support group for incest survivors at the community mental
health center. The client tells the nurse, "I don't get it. People keep telling me I talk
just like my father. He's the last person I'd want to act like!" which response by the
nurse is BEST? - ANSWER -Some people unconsciously take on the
characteristics of people who exert power over them
The family of a patient admitted to the psychiatric unit 3 days ago arrives for a
visit carrying two suitcases. The nurse informs the family that before they can
proceed into the unit, the suitcases need to be searched. The family asks why this
needs to be done. Which is the BEST response by the nurse? - ANSWER -"Things
that you may not think of as being harmful may be used for harm by the patient"
The nurse asks the nursing assistant to obtain morning vital signs on several
patients. It is best for the nurse to make which of the following statements? -
, ANSWER -"Go check the vital signs for the patient in rooms 321 and 322. Record
your findings on this sheet and then return it to me"
The nurse reviews basic communication skills with a new group of nursing
assistants. It is BEST for the nurse to make which of the following statements? -
ANSWER -"Nonverbal behavior is best considered in combination with verbal
communication"
The nurse cares for a woman at 7 months gestation diagnosed with preeclampsia.
The client comes to the outpatient clinic for her weekly checkup. The nurse is
MOST concerned if which of the following is observed - ANSWER -The client has
2+ pitting edema of her feet
A client with a history of arterial insufficiency is seen in the outpatient clinic. The
client complains to the nurse about frequent awakenings during the night because
of a burning numbness in the lower extremities. The nurse should advise the client
to take which of the following actions? - ANSWER -Place the legs in a dependent
position
A 31-year-old female undergoes a tubal ligation. When the patient regains
consciousness, the nurse elevates the head of the bed 60 degrees. The patient says
to the nurse, "I feel dizzy." The nurse should take which of the following actions? -
ANSWER -Lower the head of the bed slowly
The nurse completes the preoperative checklist for an elderly woman before a
vaginal hysterectomy. Which assessment would require an intervention by the
nurse before the patient can go to the operating room - ANSWER -The patients
long hair pulled back using hairpins
The nurse suspects that a patient has autonomic dysreflexia (hyperreflexia). Which
symptom supports the nurse's conclusion? - ANSWER -The BP changes from
120/80 to 150/96
NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM WITH NGN FORMAT
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
A woman complains to the nurse about the care provided to her husband by the
nursing staff the previous night. Initially, the nurse should take which of the
following actions - ANSWER -Ask the wife to voice her expectations about a
solution to the problem
A patient is restrained bodily by the nursing team. The hands of the nurse assigned
to hold down the patients leg should be placed in which of the following positions?
- ANSWER -One hand directly above the patient's knee and the other hand directly
above the patient's ankle
The nurse in the community mental health center works with a client who is
diagnosed with depression. Cognitive therapy is initiated. The nurse should take
which of the following actions? - ANSWER -Help the client to identify the source
of his depression
The nurse plans to perform a physical assessment of a young adult who has been
deaf since birth. Although the client indicates using sign language, no interpreter is
available. The nurse should take which action? - ANSWER -Write out each
question, and ask the client to write out each ANSWER
A patient received morphine 4 mg IV 2 hours ago for the complaints of
postoperative pain. The patient turns on the call light and tells the nurse he has to
go to the bathroom. The patient has bathroom privileges. The nurse should take
which of the following actions? - ANSWER -Ask the patient to sit on the side of
the bed before proceeding to the bathroom
The nurse cares for a patient on the psychiatric unit with a history of drug use and
poor impulse control. After the patient's mother visits, the patient begins pacing
,rapidly, with arms swinging, and kicking at chair legs. The nurse should approach
the patient and take which of the following actions? - ANSWER -Stand facing the
patient with legs apart, knees locked, and weight on back leg
The nurse observes the nursing assistant giving morning care to an elderly client
who has an area of warm, reddened skin on the sacrum that does not blanch with
pressure. Which action by the nursing assistant requires an intervention by the
nurse? - ANSWER -The aid firmly massages the reddened area in a circular motion
The school nurse identifies several children who have food allergies. Which
sequence should the nurse teach the staff to follow if an allergic reaction is
observed in a child? - ANSWER -Administer the EpiPen, call 911, call the
physician, call the parents
A client comes to the ER complaining of shortness of breath, fatigue, insomnia,
and weight loss. The client states that the client's company forced the client into
early retirement. The client says that the client has been sick ever since the client
stopped working. The nurse should take which of the following actions first? -
ANSWER -Help the client see a connection between his symptoms and emotions,
while investigating each symptom.
The nurse teaches the woman diagnosed with type 1 diabetes who is pregnant for
the first time. The nurse teaches the client that as the pregnancy advances, the
client may require which implementation? - ANSWER -Increased amounts of
insulin
The nurse cares for a patient after a colon resection. The patient has a Salem sump
tube connected to intermittent suction. The patient asks the nurse, "When will I be
able to eat?" Which is the BEST response by the nurse? - ANSWER -You will be
started on clear liquids when we hear your stomach make noises
The nurse supervises care provided for a client immediately after cardioversion.
Which observation, if made by the nurse, indicates the need for an intervention? -
ANSWER -The oxygen the patient was receiving before the procedure remains
disconnected
,The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with bursitis of the right shoulder. The
nurse expects the client to experience which of the following? - ANSWER -Pain
with extension, flexion and internal rotation of the right arm
The nurse supervises care provided by the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to
the older client in the convalescent phase after a stroke. The nurse should intervene
if which action is observed - ANSWER -The client is supine with a pillow under
the head
An older patient falls on the floor of the psychiatric unit. To determine the cause
of the fall, it is MOST important for the nurse to do which of the following? -
ANSWER -Evaluate the floor where the patient fell
The nurse instructs a prenatal class for first-time mothers. A group of mothers
state they are afraid because they have heard that babies often die in their sleep
before their first birthday. The mothers ask what they can do to prevent this. It is
BEST for the nurse to make which of the following responses - ANSWER -It's best
to position the baby on its back or side in bed. There seems to be an increase in this
condition when babies are put to sleep on their stomach
A client attends a support group for incest survivors at the community mental
health center. The client tells the nurse, "I don't get it. People keep telling me I talk
just like my father. He's the last person I'd want to act like!" which response by the
nurse is BEST? - ANSWER -Some people unconsciously take on the
characteristics of people who exert power over them
The family of a patient admitted to the psychiatric unit 3 days ago arrives for a
visit carrying two suitcases. The nurse informs the family that before they can
proceed into the unit, the suitcases need to be searched. The family asks why this
needs to be done. Which is the BEST response by the nurse? - ANSWER -"Things
that you may not think of as being harmful may be used for harm by the patient"
The nurse asks the nursing assistant to obtain morning vital signs on several
patients. It is best for the nurse to make which of the following statements? -
, ANSWER -"Go check the vital signs for the patient in rooms 321 and 322. Record
your findings on this sheet and then return it to me"
The nurse reviews basic communication skills with a new group of nursing
assistants. It is BEST for the nurse to make which of the following statements? -
ANSWER -"Nonverbal behavior is best considered in combination with verbal
communication"
The nurse cares for a woman at 7 months gestation diagnosed with preeclampsia.
The client comes to the outpatient clinic for her weekly checkup. The nurse is
MOST concerned if which of the following is observed - ANSWER -The client has
2+ pitting edema of her feet
A client with a history of arterial insufficiency is seen in the outpatient clinic. The
client complains to the nurse about frequent awakenings during the night because
of a burning numbness in the lower extremities. The nurse should advise the client
to take which of the following actions? - ANSWER -Place the legs in a dependent
position
A 31-year-old female undergoes a tubal ligation. When the patient regains
consciousness, the nurse elevates the head of the bed 60 degrees. The patient says
to the nurse, "I feel dizzy." The nurse should take which of the following actions? -
ANSWER -Lower the head of the bed slowly
The nurse completes the preoperative checklist for an elderly woman before a
vaginal hysterectomy. Which assessment would require an intervention by the
nurse before the patient can go to the operating room - ANSWER -The patients
long hair pulled back using hairpins
The nurse suspects that a patient has autonomic dysreflexia (hyperreflexia). Which
symptom supports the nurse's conclusion? - ANSWER -The BP changes from
120/80 to 150/96
