NCLEX-PN Exam 2026 | 50 Practice Questions &
Verified Answers
1. Which professional is responsible for managing a patient's overall care
and resources in a healthcare setting?
registered dietician
case manager
exercise therapist
wound specialist
2. What is the appropriate action for a nurse when providing a change of
shift report for a client?
describe current status
ask family to participate
give report in the hallway
include past admission data
3. Why is it important to move the computer to prevent family members
from viewing the screen?
To maintain client confidentiality and protect sensitive
information.
To allow family members to participate in the care process.
To ensure that the nurse can work more efficiently.
To comply with hospital policies on equipment usage.
4. When dealing with a patient's confidential health information, a nurse
must:
Only disclose information with the patient's consent or when
, legally required.
Share details with family members for support.
Discuss patient information in public areas for educational
purposes.
Share information with all healthcare team members.
5. If a newly hired nurse feels uncertain about the catheter insertion
procedure after reviewing the policy manual, what should be the next
appropriate step?
ask preceptor to observe the procedure
ignore the uncertainty and continue with the task
proceed with the insertion without assistance
request another nurse to complete the skill
6. A client tells the nurse, "This pill is a different color than the one that I
usually take at home". Which is the best response by the nurse?
Go ahead and take medicine
Maybe the doctor ordered a different medication
I'll leave the pill here while I check with the doctor.
I will recheck your medication orders
7. In a scenario where a nurse has multiple clients with varying needs, how
should the nurse prioritize interventions when one client requires
suctioning due to respiratory distress?
The nurse should wait for the physician's orders before taking any
action.
The nurse should prioritize suctioning the client in respiratory
distress over other interventions.
, The nurse should administer medications to all clients before
suctioning.
The nurse should provide emotional support to the client with
cancer first.
8. If a nurse encounters a client who is hesitant about discontinuing
treatment for a terminal illness, what is the best approach for the nurse
to take?
Engage the client in a discussion about their feelings and
concerns regarding the decision.
Encourage the client to seek a second opinion from another
doctor.
Suggest alternative treatments that may prolong life.
Inform the client about the benefits of continuing treatment.
9. Why is collecting data considered the initial step in the quality
improvement process for addressing client falls?
Collecting data helps identify the extent of the problem and
informs subsequent steps.
Collecting data is only useful after corrective actions are
implemented.
Collecting data is unnecessary if the problem is already known.
Collecting data is the final step in the quality improvement
process.
10. What is the purpose of a health care proxy in advanced directives?
To provide legal counsel for medical decisions.
To outline specific dietary restrictions for the client.
To verify informed consent for medical procedures.
Verified Answers
1. Which professional is responsible for managing a patient's overall care
and resources in a healthcare setting?
registered dietician
case manager
exercise therapist
wound specialist
2. What is the appropriate action for a nurse when providing a change of
shift report for a client?
describe current status
ask family to participate
give report in the hallway
include past admission data
3. Why is it important to move the computer to prevent family members
from viewing the screen?
To maintain client confidentiality and protect sensitive
information.
To allow family members to participate in the care process.
To ensure that the nurse can work more efficiently.
To comply with hospital policies on equipment usage.
4. When dealing with a patient's confidential health information, a nurse
must:
Only disclose information with the patient's consent or when
, legally required.
Share details with family members for support.
Discuss patient information in public areas for educational
purposes.
Share information with all healthcare team members.
5. If a newly hired nurse feels uncertain about the catheter insertion
procedure after reviewing the policy manual, what should be the next
appropriate step?
ask preceptor to observe the procedure
ignore the uncertainty and continue with the task
proceed with the insertion without assistance
request another nurse to complete the skill
6. A client tells the nurse, "This pill is a different color than the one that I
usually take at home". Which is the best response by the nurse?
Go ahead and take medicine
Maybe the doctor ordered a different medication
I'll leave the pill here while I check with the doctor.
I will recheck your medication orders
7. In a scenario where a nurse has multiple clients with varying needs, how
should the nurse prioritize interventions when one client requires
suctioning due to respiratory distress?
The nurse should wait for the physician's orders before taking any
action.
The nurse should prioritize suctioning the client in respiratory
distress over other interventions.
, The nurse should administer medications to all clients before
suctioning.
The nurse should provide emotional support to the client with
cancer first.
8. If a nurse encounters a client who is hesitant about discontinuing
treatment for a terminal illness, what is the best approach for the nurse
to take?
Engage the client in a discussion about their feelings and
concerns regarding the decision.
Encourage the client to seek a second opinion from another
doctor.
Suggest alternative treatments that may prolong life.
Inform the client about the benefits of continuing treatment.
9. Why is collecting data considered the initial step in the quality
improvement process for addressing client falls?
Collecting data helps identify the extent of the problem and
informs subsequent steps.
Collecting data is only useful after corrective actions are
implemented.
Collecting data is unnecessary if the problem is already known.
Collecting data is the final step in the quality improvement
process.
10. What is the purpose of a health care proxy in advanced directives?
To provide legal counsel for medical decisions.
To outline specific dietary restrictions for the client.
To verify informed consent for medical procedures.
