NCLEX-PN Exam 2026 | Practice Questions & Verified
Answers
1. If a nursing assistant fails to follow proper hand washing protocols
before patient care, what potential outcome could occur?
Decreased need for personal protective equipment
Improved patient satisfaction
Increased risk of infection transmission
Faster recovery times for patients
2. Who is the theorist associated with the concept of self-care in nursing?
Madeleine Leininger
Sister Callista Roy
Dorothea Orem
Martha Rogers
3. A nurse is preparing a patient for surgery and notices the patient is
anxious. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize to help alleviate
the patient's anxiety?
Administering preoperative medication
Preoperative teaching
Completing the preoperative checklist
Scheduling psychological counseling
4. If a nurse identifies an outbreak of a disease transmitted by insects, what
type of vector should they focus on for control measures?
Contaminated medical equipment
, patients
Environmental factors like water quality
Insects that can carry the disease
5. Describe the key features that differentiate Candidiasis from other oral
disorders.
Candidiasis appears as dark patches that indicate tissue damage.
Candidiasis presents as yellow or white spots on the oral
mucosa that cannot be scraped off without causing bleeding.
Candidiasis is characterized by red, painful lesions that are easily
scraped off.
Candidiasis is marked by the presence of blisters that rupture
easily.
6. Describe why the brachial pulse is preferred for infants in cardiac arrest
situations.
The brachial pulse is the strongest pulse in adults, making it a
good choice for infants.
The brachial pulse is the only pulse that can be felt in infants.
The brachial pulse is preferred for infants because it is more
accessible and reliable for assessing circulation in small
patients.
The brachial pulse is located in the neck, which is easier to
access during emergencies.
7. Which type of cancer is known for having the lowest survival rate among
the options provided?
Pancreatic cancer
Squamous cell carcinoma
, Breast cancer
Gastric cancer
8. Cushing's syndrome is a disorder of the ____ gland.
Pineal
Adrenal
Pituitary
9. When instructing a post-surgical patient with an abdominal incision on
deep breathing and coughing, the nurse explains that the patient should
be sitting up for these activities because:
Allows the patient to observe their area and relax
It is physically more comfortable for the patient
Loosens respiratory secretions
Helps the patient to support their incision with a pillow
10. If a patient presents with symptoms such as weight gain, high blood
pressure, and mood changes, what condition might you suspect based
on these signs?
Addison's disease
Diabetes mellitus
Hypothyroidism
Cushing's syndrome
11. Describe the main idea behind Dorothea Orem's self-care theory in
nursing.
Dorothea Orem's self-care theory emphasizes that patients
have the ability to perform self-care and that nursing should
, support this capability.
Dorothea Orem's self-care theory focuses on the role of nurses
in providing medication management only.
Dorothea Orem's theory suggests that patients are entirely
dependent on nurses for care.
Dorothea Orem's theory states that self-care is not important in
nursing practice.
12. Why is the outcome 'The patient will cough and deep breathe every
two hours' considered the best worded expected outcome?
It is specific, measurable, and directly related to patient care.
It focuses on the nurse's actions rather than the patient's actions.
It emphasizes the importance of hydration over respiratory
function.
It is vague and does not provide clear expectations.
13. Which of the following is a common symptom of hyperthyroidism?
Thickened bodily hair
Constipation
Cool skin
Increased appetite
14. A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty swallowing. Which
member of the healthcare team should the nurse contact to help
provide care?
Social Worker
Physical Therapist
Speech Therapist
Answers
1. If a nursing assistant fails to follow proper hand washing protocols
before patient care, what potential outcome could occur?
Decreased need for personal protective equipment
Improved patient satisfaction
Increased risk of infection transmission
Faster recovery times for patients
2. Who is the theorist associated with the concept of self-care in nursing?
Madeleine Leininger
Sister Callista Roy
Dorothea Orem
Martha Rogers
3. A nurse is preparing a patient for surgery and notices the patient is
anxious. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize to help alleviate
the patient's anxiety?
Administering preoperative medication
Preoperative teaching
Completing the preoperative checklist
Scheduling psychological counseling
4. If a nurse identifies an outbreak of a disease transmitted by insects, what
type of vector should they focus on for control measures?
Contaminated medical equipment
, patients
Environmental factors like water quality
Insects that can carry the disease
5. Describe the key features that differentiate Candidiasis from other oral
disorders.
Candidiasis appears as dark patches that indicate tissue damage.
Candidiasis presents as yellow or white spots on the oral
mucosa that cannot be scraped off without causing bleeding.
Candidiasis is characterized by red, painful lesions that are easily
scraped off.
Candidiasis is marked by the presence of blisters that rupture
easily.
6. Describe why the brachial pulse is preferred for infants in cardiac arrest
situations.
The brachial pulse is the strongest pulse in adults, making it a
good choice for infants.
The brachial pulse is the only pulse that can be felt in infants.
The brachial pulse is preferred for infants because it is more
accessible and reliable for assessing circulation in small
patients.
The brachial pulse is located in the neck, which is easier to
access during emergencies.
7. Which type of cancer is known for having the lowest survival rate among
the options provided?
Pancreatic cancer
Squamous cell carcinoma
, Breast cancer
Gastric cancer
8. Cushing's syndrome is a disorder of the ____ gland.
Pineal
Adrenal
Pituitary
9. When instructing a post-surgical patient with an abdominal incision on
deep breathing and coughing, the nurse explains that the patient should
be sitting up for these activities because:
Allows the patient to observe their area and relax
It is physically more comfortable for the patient
Loosens respiratory secretions
Helps the patient to support their incision with a pillow
10. If a patient presents with symptoms such as weight gain, high blood
pressure, and mood changes, what condition might you suspect based
on these signs?
Addison's disease
Diabetes mellitus
Hypothyroidism
Cushing's syndrome
11. Describe the main idea behind Dorothea Orem's self-care theory in
nursing.
Dorothea Orem's self-care theory emphasizes that patients
have the ability to perform self-care and that nursing should
, support this capability.
Dorothea Orem's self-care theory focuses on the role of nurses
in providing medication management only.
Dorothea Orem's theory suggests that patients are entirely
dependent on nurses for care.
Dorothea Orem's theory states that self-care is not important in
nursing practice.
12. Why is the outcome 'The patient will cough and deep breathe every
two hours' considered the best worded expected outcome?
It is specific, measurable, and directly related to patient care.
It focuses on the nurse's actions rather than the patient's actions.
It emphasizes the importance of hydration over respiratory
function.
It is vague and does not provide clear expectations.
13. Which of the following is a common symptom of hyperthyroidism?
Thickened bodily hair
Constipation
Cool skin
Increased appetite
14. A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty swallowing. Which
member of the healthcare team should the nurse contact to help
provide care?
Social Worker
Physical Therapist
Speech Therapist
