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This complete exam study guide contains 130+ carefully structured
questions and answers designed to help students master the most
important exam topics and achieve outstanding results. Each question is
accompanied by a clear and detailed explanation, making it easier to
understand key concepts and strengthen exam preparation.
The guide is organized in a simple and student-friendly format,
allowing learners to review essential material quickly while practicing
realistic exam-style questions. By working through these 130+ Q&A,
students can reinforce their knowledge, identify important topics, and
improve their confidence before taking the exam.
This resource is ideal for final exam revision, self-testing, and
comprehensive exam preparation, making it a valuable tool for
students who want a reliable study guide and a higher chance of
passing their exam successfully.
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the
client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that
condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress. -
answer ✅✅✅✅The nurse should reduce the temperature in the client's room and limit
visitors because the client has manifestations of hyperthyroidism. Clients who have
hyperthyroidism have heat intolerance and require an environment with decreased
,stimuli. The nurse should monitor the client for an increased temperature which can
indicate a thyroid storm, as well as the client's weight daily, to monitor for weight loss.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has multiple sclerosis and is
taking dantrolene to manage muscle spasms. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include? -answer ✅✅✅✅Encourage the client to complete ADLs.
A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who has a new cast on their left forearm
and reports severe pain in the affected arm with numbness in the fingers. The nurse
finds the skin is pale and cold with sluggish capillary refill. Which of the following
fracture complications should the nurse suspect? -answer ✅✅✅✅Compartment
syndrome
A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who has Cushing's syndrome and
expresses concern regarding physical changes associated with the syndrome. Which of
the following should the nurse recognize as a physical change caused by this disorder?
-answer ✅✅✅✅Truncal obesity
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking levothyroxine. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? -answer
✅✅✅✅"The medication should be taken before I eat breakfast every morning."
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is being treated for hypovolemia due to
nausea and vomiting. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider? -answer ✅✅✅✅Heart rate 120/min
FLAG
A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who reports stomatitis. Which of the
following dietary recommendations should the nurse make? -answer ✅✅✅✅"Select
foods that are low in protein."
A nurse is reviewing the medical record for a client who is experiencing nausea and
vomiting. Based on the client data, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
(Click on the exhibit tabs for additional information about the client. There are three tabs
that contain separate categories of data.) -answer ✅✅✅✅Notify the charge nurse of
the client's blood pressure.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for the caregivers of a client who has
Parkinson's disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching? -answer ✅✅✅✅Remind the client to avoid watching their feet when walking.
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who had a stroke and is unable to speak.
The nurse should identify that the client's injury occurred in which of the following lobes
of the brain? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot
spot that corresponds to your answer.) -answer ✅✅✅✅A is correct.
, A nurse observes a client who is lying in bed and experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -answer ✅✅✅✅Loosen clothing
around the client's neck.
A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. While providing
care, the nurse observes ecchymosis around the umbilicus. The nurse should identify
that this is a manifestation of which of the following? -answer ✅✅✅✅Intra-abdominal
bleeding
A home health nurse is assisting with the care for a client who has COPD. The client
reports shortness of breath while eating, despite the use of home oxygen. Which of the
following recommendations should the nurse make? -answer ✅✅✅✅"Use a
bronchodilator 30 minutes before your meal."
A nurse is changing the dressing for a client who has an abdominal incision and a
closed-suction drain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -answer
✅✅✅✅Cleanse the drainage plug with alcohol swabs.
A nurse is contributing to planning care for a client who overdosed on oxycodone.
Which of the following medications should the nurse recommend for the client? -answer
✅✅✅✅Naloxone
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is at risk for developing pressure
injuries. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -answer ✅✅✅✅Position
pillows between the bony prominences.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client regarding testicular self-
examination. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an
understanding of the teaching? -answer ✅✅✅✅"I understand that testicular cancer is
typically painless."
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has leukemia and is
receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in
the teaching? -answer ✅✅✅✅"You should place your toothbrush in hydrogen
peroxide."
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has restricted movement of the chest
due to a burn injury. The nurse should anticipate preparing the client for which of the
following procedures? -answer ✅✅✅✅Escharotomy
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care regarding bowel retraining for a client who has a
cervical spinal cord injury. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to
implement first? -answer ✅✅✅✅Determine the client's daily elimination habits.
Practice Complete Exam Study Guide
2026 | 130+ Questions & Answers with
Detailed Explanations | Guaranteed Pass
Exam Prep
Description
This complete exam study guide contains 130+ carefully structured
questions and answers designed to help students master the most
important exam topics and achieve outstanding results. Each question is
accompanied by a clear and detailed explanation, making it easier to
understand key concepts and strengthen exam preparation.
The guide is organized in a simple and student-friendly format,
allowing learners to review essential material quickly while practicing
realistic exam-style questions. By working through these 130+ Q&A,
students can reinforce their knowledge, identify important topics, and
improve their confidence before taking the exam.
This resource is ideal for final exam revision, self-testing, and
comprehensive exam preparation, making it a valuable tool for
students who want a reliable study guide and a higher chance of
passing their exam successfully.
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the
client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that
condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress. -
answer ✅✅✅✅The nurse should reduce the temperature in the client's room and limit
visitors because the client has manifestations of hyperthyroidism. Clients who have
hyperthyroidism have heat intolerance and require an environment with decreased
,stimuli. The nurse should monitor the client for an increased temperature which can
indicate a thyroid storm, as well as the client's weight daily, to monitor for weight loss.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has multiple sclerosis and is
taking dantrolene to manage muscle spasms. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include? -answer ✅✅✅✅Encourage the client to complete ADLs.
A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who has a new cast on their left forearm
and reports severe pain in the affected arm with numbness in the fingers. The nurse
finds the skin is pale and cold with sluggish capillary refill. Which of the following
fracture complications should the nurse suspect? -answer ✅✅✅✅Compartment
syndrome
A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who has Cushing's syndrome and
expresses concern regarding physical changes associated with the syndrome. Which of
the following should the nurse recognize as a physical change caused by this disorder?
-answer ✅✅✅✅Truncal obesity
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking levothyroxine. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? -answer
✅✅✅✅"The medication should be taken before I eat breakfast every morning."
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is being treated for hypovolemia due to
nausea and vomiting. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider? -answer ✅✅✅✅Heart rate 120/min
FLAG
A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who reports stomatitis. Which of the
following dietary recommendations should the nurse make? -answer ✅✅✅✅"Select
foods that are low in protein."
A nurse is reviewing the medical record for a client who is experiencing nausea and
vomiting. Based on the client data, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
(Click on the exhibit tabs for additional information about the client. There are three tabs
that contain separate categories of data.) -answer ✅✅✅✅Notify the charge nurse of
the client's blood pressure.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for the caregivers of a client who has
Parkinson's disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching? -answer ✅✅✅✅Remind the client to avoid watching their feet when walking.
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who had a stroke and is unable to speak.
The nurse should identify that the client's injury occurred in which of the following lobes
of the brain? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot
spot that corresponds to your answer.) -answer ✅✅✅✅A is correct.
, A nurse observes a client who is lying in bed and experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -answer ✅✅✅✅Loosen clothing
around the client's neck.
A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. While providing
care, the nurse observes ecchymosis around the umbilicus. The nurse should identify
that this is a manifestation of which of the following? -answer ✅✅✅✅Intra-abdominal
bleeding
A home health nurse is assisting with the care for a client who has COPD. The client
reports shortness of breath while eating, despite the use of home oxygen. Which of the
following recommendations should the nurse make? -answer ✅✅✅✅"Use a
bronchodilator 30 minutes before your meal."
A nurse is changing the dressing for a client who has an abdominal incision and a
closed-suction drain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -answer
✅✅✅✅Cleanse the drainage plug with alcohol swabs.
A nurse is contributing to planning care for a client who overdosed on oxycodone.
Which of the following medications should the nurse recommend for the client? -answer
✅✅✅✅Naloxone
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is at risk for developing pressure
injuries. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -answer ✅✅✅✅Position
pillows between the bony prominences.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client regarding testicular self-
examination. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an
understanding of the teaching? -answer ✅✅✅✅"I understand that testicular cancer is
typically painless."
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has leukemia and is
receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in
the teaching? -answer ✅✅✅✅"You should place your toothbrush in hydrogen
peroxide."
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has restricted movement of the chest
due to a burn injury. The nurse should anticipate preparing the client for which of the
following procedures? -answer ✅✅✅✅Escharotomy
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care regarding bowel retraining for a client who has a
cervical spinal cord injury. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to
implement first? -answer ✅✅✅✅Determine the client's daily elimination habits.
