PN 101 FINAL ACTUAL EXAM PREP 2026 ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTION DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY A GRADED WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK | CURRENTLY TESTING |NEW AND REVISED

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PN 101 FINAL ACTUAL EXAM PREP 2026
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTION
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
ALREADY A GRADED WITH EXPERT
FEEDBACK | CURRENTLY TESTING |NEW
AND REVISED


1. A practical nurse is assigned to care for four patients. Which task is
within the scope of practice for a practical nurse in most states?
A. Performing initial patient admission assessment
B. Creating the nursing care plan independently
C. Administering oral medications to a stable patient
D. Prescribing pain medication for a post-operative patient
Rationale: Practical nurses are licensed to administer medications,
including oral medications, to stable patients under the supervision of
a registered nurse or provider. Assessment, care planning, and
prescribing are outside the LPN/LVN scope in most jurisdictions.
2. A patient asks the practical nurse, “What does HIPAA mean for me?”
The most accurate response is:
A. “HIPAA allows me to share your health information with your family
without your permission.”
B. “HIPAA protects your health information and gives you rights
over who can see it.”
C. “HIPAA requires that all medical records be stored electronically.”
D. “HIPAA only applies to hospitals, not clinics or nursing homes.”
Rationale: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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(HIPAA) provides federal privacy protections for patients’ health
information and grants patients rights regarding their records.
3. A patient is scheduled for surgery and signs an informed consent
form. The practical nurse’s role regarding informed consent is to:
A. Explain the surgical risks and benefits to the patient
B. Witness the patient’s signature and ensure the patient appears to
understand
C. Obtain the consent form from the patient’s family
D. Decide whether the patient is competent to sign
Rationale: The nurse’s role in informed consent is to witness the
signature and confirm that the patient appears to have received the
necessary information; the provider is responsible for explaining the
procedure.
4. A patient falls while walking to the bathroom. The practical nurse
should first:
A. Help the patient back to bed immediately
B. Assess the patient for injuries and call for assistance
C. Fill out an incident report before moving the patient
D. Notify the patient’s family before assessing
Rationale: The priority after a fall is to assess for injury and get help
before moving the patient; an incident report is completed after the
patient is stable.
5. Which of the following is a correct principle of Standard Precautions?
A. Wear gloves only when handling blood or body fluids
B. Treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious
C. Wash hands after removing gloves only if visible soil is present
D. Wear a mask for all patient interactions
Rationale: Standard Precautions assume all blood, body fluids,
secretions, and excretions are potentially infectious, regardless of
known diagnosis.

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6. A practical nurse is preparing to take an adult patient’s temperature
via the axillary route. The nurse should:
A. Place the thermometer under the tongue in the posterior sublingual
pocket
B. Place the thermometer in the dry axilla and have the patient hold
the arm close to the body
C. Insert the thermometer into the rectum 1–1.5 inches
D. Place the thermometer against the tympanic membrane
Rationale: For axillary temperature, the thermometer is placed in the
dry axilla, and the arm is held close to the body to obtain an accurate
reading.
7. A patient has an order for “up in chair” three times per day. The
practical nurse should:
A. Keep the patient in bed to prevent falls
B. Assist the patient to a chair using proper body mechanics and
safety
C. Have the patient sit in a wheelchair all day
D. Ask the patient if they want to get up; if not, document refusal
Rationale: The order must be followed unless contraindicated. The
nurse should assist safely and document completion or reason for
omission.
8. When applying a restraint to a patient, the practical nurse must:
A. Tie the restraint to the side rail for easy access
B. Ensure the restraint is applied with a physician’s order and
reassessed regularly
C. Leave the restraint loose enough for the patient to slide down in bed
D. Use restraints as a first resort for confused patients
Rationale: Restraints require a physician’s order, must be the least
restrictive option, and must be reassessed frequently; they are never a
first resort.

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9. The practical nurse is providing oral care for an unconscious patient.
The correct position is:
A. Supine with head flat
B. Side-lying with the head turned to the side
C. High-Fowler’s position
D. Prone with a pillow under the abdomen
Rationale: Side-lying allows fluids to drain from the mouth, reducing
aspiration risk.
10. A patient with diabetes has a blood glucose level of 55 mg/dL and is
conscious. The practical nurse should:
A. Give the patient regular insulin
B. Provide a fast-acting carbohydrate, such as orange juice or
glucose tablets
C. Notify the provider before acting
D. Restrict all food and fluids
*Rationale: Hypoglycemia (blood glucose <70 mg/dL) requires
immediate carbohydrate intake if the patient is conscious and can
swallow safely.*
11. A patient refuses to take a prescribed oral medication. The practical
nurse should:
A. Crush the medication and mix it with applesauce without the patient’s
knowledge
B. Respect the refusal, document it, and notify the charge nurse
C. Force the patient to take the medication
D. Hide the medication in the patient’s food
Rationale: Patients have the right to refuse treatment. The nurse must
respect the refusal, document, and report to the nurse in charge.
12. The practical nurse is measuring a patient’s blood pressure and
obtains a reading of 160/100 mm Hg. The nurse’s first action is to:
A. Document the reading as normal for a patient of this age
B. Recheck the blood pressure in the opposite arm after 5 minutes