PVC – Test 1, 2026 – Study guide and practice material
A nursing student has been assigned to provide care for a client who is from a different culture
and who has recently been diagnosed with cancer. After talking with the client and her family,
the student is surprised to learn that the client wants her eldest son to make most of the
decisions around her care and treatment. How should the student best respond to this
situation? - correct answer ✔✔ Understand that members of this culture may have dynamics
that differ from his or her own culture.
A nursing student will soon begin a new course with a new instructor. When encountering a
new instructor for the first time, the student should: - correct answer ✔✔ try to get to know the
instructor as much as possible.
A nursing student's classmate watched the student who performs a head-to-toe assessment of a
client and is now pointing out some errors in the student's assessment technique. The student
feels that the classmate has made some unfair judgements. How should the student respond? -
correct answer ✔✔ Listen carefully and then respond in a clear but respectful manner.
The nursing student needs financial assistance to pursue his career. Which way to explore
resources is best? - correct answer ✔✔ Ask for guidance from a local librarian in searching for
different ways to finance the nursing program.
A nursing student has been informed that much of the content of the nursing program will be
presented in the form of lectures. This means that the student should: - correct answer ✔✔
make sure to do the assigned readings prior to each class.
In anticipation of graduation, a nursing student has created a career plan. Which goal is most
appropriate for a nurse's career plan? - correct answer ✔✔ In 2 years, I expect to have my
certification in geriatric nursing.
, The nursing student smoked two packs of cigarettes per day. She recognizes that she needs to
set the example of promoting health and wellness to her clients. She also recognizes that there
are health risks involved with smoking and that she must stop smoking. Using the problem-
solving process, which action is the next best step for this student? - correct answer ✔✔ Set a
realistic, measurable goal for stopping smoking.
During her first clinical placement, a nursing student, will soon begin providing basic care in a
long-term facility. How should the student best prepare for this experience? - correct answer
✔✔ Thoroughly, research the health conditions of the residents in the facility.
The nursing student brought in a lunch tray for a client admitted for right knee surgery
scheduled tomorrow morning. The client has a long-term history of hypertension and diabetes.
The client's medical record contains a long list of allergies to medications, foods, and
substances. The client stated, "I can't eat this food because there is no sugar or salt packets or
anything to make this food taste good on the tray, take it away!" Which action is best for the
nursing student to provide? - correct answer ✔✔ Ask the client what she does at home to
sweeten or season her food.
The client wants to know the latest research about diabetes to guide care. Which resource
would be best for the nurse to use to provide the requested information? - correct answer ✔✔
Peer-reviewed evidence-based journal.
While in nursing school, the nursing student developed a portfolio. Which item should the
student place the second section of the portfolio? - correct answer ✔✔ April 12, 2016. "How to
Avoid Nursing Malpractice: Update on State Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations" (Sally
Field, RN, JD) (3 Contact Hours).
Seminar provided latest changes in nursing law as it relates to LPN/LVN, RN, and advanced
practice nurses. The seminar also provided helpful insights on how to prevent a needless
malpractice suit by following medication rights, properly identifying clients, and making sure to
follow institution policy and procedures and best practices related to electronic charting.
A nursing student has been assigned to provide care for a client who is from a different culture
and who has recently been diagnosed with cancer. After talking with the client and her family,
the student is surprised to learn that the client wants her eldest son to make most of the
decisions around her care and treatment. How should the student best respond to this
situation? - correct answer ✔✔ Understand that members of this culture may have dynamics
that differ from his or her own culture.
A nursing student will soon begin a new course with a new instructor. When encountering a
new instructor for the first time, the student should: - correct answer ✔✔ try to get to know the
instructor as much as possible.
A nursing student's classmate watched the student who performs a head-to-toe assessment of a
client and is now pointing out some errors in the student's assessment technique. The student
feels that the classmate has made some unfair judgements. How should the student respond? -
correct answer ✔✔ Listen carefully and then respond in a clear but respectful manner.
The nursing student needs financial assistance to pursue his career. Which way to explore
resources is best? - correct answer ✔✔ Ask for guidance from a local librarian in searching for
different ways to finance the nursing program.
A nursing student has been informed that much of the content of the nursing program will be
presented in the form of lectures. This means that the student should: - correct answer ✔✔
make sure to do the assigned readings prior to each class.
In anticipation of graduation, a nursing student has created a career plan. Which goal is most
appropriate for a nurse's career plan? - correct answer ✔✔ In 2 years, I expect to have my
certification in geriatric nursing.
, The nursing student smoked two packs of cigarettes per day. She recognizes that she needs to
set the example of promoting health and wellness to her clients. She also recognizes that there
are health risks involved with smoking and that she must stop smoking. Using the problem-
solving process, which action is the next best step for this student? - correct answer ✔✔ Set a
realistic, measurable goal for stopping smoking.
During her first clinical placement, a nursing student, will soon begin providing basic care in a
long-term facility. How should the student best prepare for this experience? - correct answer
✔✔ Thoroughly, research the health conditions of the residents in the facility.
The nursing student brought in a lunch tray for a client admitted for right knee surgery
scheduled tomorrow morning. The client has a long-term history of hypertension and diabetes.
The client's medical record contains a long list of allergies to medications, foods, and
substances. The client stated, "I can't eat this food because there is no sugar or salt packets or
anything to make this food taste good on the tray, take it away!" Which action is best for the
nursing student to provide? - correct answer ✔✔ Ask the client what she does at home to
sweeten or season her food.
The client wants to know the latest research about diabetes to guide care. Which resource
would be best for the nurse to use to provide the requested information? - correct answer ✔✔
Peer-reviewed evidence-based journal.
While in nursing school, the nursing student developed a portfolio. Which item should the
student place the second section of the portfolio? - correct answer ✔✔ April 12, 2016. "How to
Avoid Nursing Malpractice: Update on State Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations" (Sally
Field, RN, JD) (3 Contact Hours).
Seminar provided latest changes in nursing law as it relates to LPN/LVN, RN, and advanced
practice nurses. The seminar also provided helpful insights on how to prevent a needless
malpractice suit by following medication rights, properly identifying clients, and making sure to
follow institution policy and procedures and best practices related to electronic charting.
