NCLEX PN 2025-2026 / PN NCLEX EXAM NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM 120 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
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Overview
Developed to reflect the structure, rigor, and clinical judgment expectations of the 2025–2026
NCLEX-PN Exam, this comprehensive study resource focuses on essential practical nursing
knowledge, safe practice standards, and Next-Generation NCLEX (NGN) decision-making skills.
Covering core areas such as pharmacology, fundamentals, medical-surgical nursing, maternal-
newborn, pediatrics, mental health, and coordinated care, this guide aligns fully with the
updated NCLEX-PN test plan and clinical judgment model.
Designed for clarity, thoroughness, and high-yield preparation, it equips practical nursing
candidates with the confidence, critical-thinking abilities, and exam readiness needed to pass the
NCLEX-PN on the first attempt and enter practice safely and competently.
─────────────────────────────
Purpose
• To provide a complete, exam-focused review for the NCLEX-PN (2025–2026)
• To strengthen clinical judgment, prioritization, and evidence-based patient care
• To reinforce essential PN-level nursing content across all major domains
• To support high performance and safe practice readiness
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Recommended For
• Practical nursing graduates preparing for the 2025–2026 NCLEX-PN
• Learners seeking to master NGN-style clinical judgment questions and case scenarios
• Educators, tutors, and nursing coaches developing NCLEX-PN preparation materials
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Your Complete NCLEX-PN Study Resource
With 120 expertly constructed questions and verified correct detailed answers, the NCLEX-
PN Exam Study Guide (2025–2026 Newest Edition) provides the most comprehensive, reliable,
,and effective preparation tool for mastering PN-level nursing content, applying clinical
judgment, and achieving top performance on the NCLEX-PN.
The nurse is planning care for a client with moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care? Select all that
apply.
1. Establish a daily routine for the client.
2. Assist the client to void every 2 hours.
3. Introduce self upon interacting with the client.
4. Display a clock and calendar in the client's room.
5. Keep the client's television on during the day to distract the client. - answer-1, 2, 3, 4
A parent is discussing with the nurse about the behaviors of a 4-year-old child following the death of a
grandparent.
The nurse should understand that the child may be experiencing dysfunctional grieving if the parent
reports that the child
1. conducts mock funerals with stuffed animals
2. refuses to go to sleep at night
3. continues to talk about the grandparent coming to visit
4. asks to play with the grandparent while at the cemetery - answer-2. refuses to go to sleep at night
The nurse has taught a client who has been ordered a low-sodium diet about appropriate food choices.
Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
1. "I will eat steamed, fresh broccoli with herbs and spices for an evening meal."
2. "I will add cottage cheese and other dairy products to my daily diet."
3. "I am glad I can still enjoy eating cereals, such as bran flakes with raisins."
4. "I am glad I can eat lean meats daily because I eat ham sandwiches for an afternoon meal." -
answer-
1. "I will eat steamed, fresh broccoli with herbs and spices for an evening meal."
,Veggies are low sodium and herbs and spices are great substitutes for salt.
The nurse is caring for a client who had a left modified radical mastectomy. The client received discharge
instructions for performing range-of-motion (ROM) exercises on her left arm. Which of the following, if
reported by the client on her return visit to the clinic, would indicate to the nurse that the instructions
have been followed correctly?
1. regular squeezing of a tennis ball in her left hand
2. placing her left palm against a wall and "climbing" the wall with the left fingers
3. carrying light hand weights while walking 1 mile every other day
4. performing isometric exercises with both arms extended - answer-2. placing her left palm against a
wall and "climbing" the wall with the left fingers
The nurse is planning care for a client who has expressive aphasia after a left-sided stroke. Which of the
following statements by the client's spouse would indicate a correct understanding of the client's
communication abilities and interaction needs? Select all that apply.
1. "My spouse's response of 'fine' when asked how the day has been may or may not be what my
spouse meant to communicate."
2. "I can anticipate what my spouse wants to say, so I complete my spouse's sentences to make
communication quicker."
3. "I will purchase a picture board to help my spouse express common needs, thoughts, and
feelings that are difficult to communicate."
4. "My spouse's angry response when we have a conversation makes me hesitant to try further
communication."
5. "I have arranged for my spouse to meet with a speech therapist twice each week to improve
communication skills." - answer-1,3,5
The nurse is caring for a client who is in Buck traction. Which of the following would require immediate
intervention?
1. A pillow is placed under the knee.
2. The foot is 2 in (5 cm) away from the foot plate.
3. The weights attached to the pulley are 6 in (15 cm) from the floor.
, 4. A pillow is placed under the lower leg with the heel off the bed. - answer-2. The foot is 2 in (5 cm)
away from the foot plate.
Should be touching the foot plate
The nurse has taught the adult child caregiver of a client with moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD) about
home care. Which of the following statements by the adult child would indicate a correct understanding
of the teaching?
1. "I will only allow my parent to smoke while my parent is outdoors."
2. "I will place a picture on the bathroom door to indicate which room in our home is the bathroom."
3. "I will encourage family members to visit in large groups to keep my parent interested in the
conversation."
4. "I will encourage my parent to take walks in the park when the weather permits to get the exercise
needed." - answer-2. "I will place a picture on the bathroom door to indicate which room in our
home is the bathroom."
4. dangerous, they can get lost
The nurse is teaching a client newly diagnosed with diverticulosis. Which of the following information
should the nurse include?
1. "Limit your daily fluid intake to 2 L to avoid bloating."
2. "You may be prescribed a bulk-forming laxative."
3. "Limit your intake of dairy products such as milk and yogurt."
4. "You should avoid consuming cooked vegetables." - answer-2. "You may be prescribed a
bulkforming laxative."
No need to restrict fluids and no need to restrict diet. Diet does not cause diverticulitis exacerbations!
The nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 2 mg, IV, now to a client who is scheduled for surgery in
30 minutes. The nurse is unfamiliar with the dosage for the medication.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
ACTUAL EXAM 120 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
Overview
Developed to reflect the structure, rigor, and clinical judgment expectations of the 2025–2026
NCLEX-PN Exam, this comprehensive study resource focuses on essential practical nursing
knowledge, safe practice standards, and Next-Generation NCLEX (NGN) decision-making skills.
Covering core areas such as pharmacology, fundamentals, medical-surgical nursing, maternal-
newborn, pediatrics, mental health, and coordinated care, this guide aligns fully with the
updated NCLEX-PN test plan and clinical judgment model.
Designed for clarity, thoroughness, and high-yield preparation, it equips practical nursing
candidates with the confidence, critical-thinking abilities, and exam readiness needed to pass the
NCLEX-PN on the first attempt and enter practice safely and competently.
─────────────────────────────
Purpose
• To provide a complete, exam-focused review for the NCLEX-PN (2025–2026)
• To strengthen clinical judgment, prioritization, and evidence-based patient care
• To reinforce essential PN-level nursing content across all major domains
• To support high performance and safe practice readiness
─────────────────────────────
Recommended For
• Practical nursing graduates preparing for the 2025–2026 NCLEX-PN
• Learners seeking to master NGN-style clinical judgment questions and case scenarios
• Educators, tutors, and nursing coaches developing NCLEX-PN preparation materials
─────────────────────────────
Your Complete NCLEX-PN Study Resource
With 120 expertly constructed questions and verified correct detailed answers, the NCLEX-
PN Exam Study Guide (2025–2026 Newest Edition) provides the most comprehensive, reliable,
,and effective preparation tool for mastering PN-level nursing content, applying clinical
judgment, and achieving top performance on the NCLEX-PN.
The nurse is planning care for a client with moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care? Select all that
apply.
1. Establish a daily routine for the client.
2. Assist the client to void every 2 hours.
3. Introduce self upon interacting with the client.
4. Display a clock and calendar in the client's room.
5. Keep the client's television on during the day to distract the client. - answer-1, 2, 3, 4
A parent is discussing with the nurse about the behaviors of a 4-year-old child following the death of a
grandparent.
The nurse should understand that the child may be experiencing dysfunctional grieving if the parent
reports that the child
1. conducts mock funerals with stuffed animals
2. refuses to go to sleep at night
3. continues to talk about the grandparent coming to visit
4. asks to play with the grandparent while at the cemetery - answer-2. refuses to go to sleep at night
The nurse has taught a client who has been ordered a low-sodium diet about appropriate food choices.
Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
1. "I will eat steamed, fresh broccoli with herbs and spices for an evening meal."
2. "I will add cottage cheese and other dairy products to my daily diet."
3. "I am glad I can still enjoy eating cereals, such as bran flakes with raisins."
4. "I am glad I can eat lean meats daily because I eat ham sandwiches for an afternoon meal." -
answer-
1. "I will eat steamed, fresh broccoli with herbs and spices for an evening meal."
,Veggies are low sodium and herbs and spices are great substitutes for salt.
The nurse is caring for a client who had a left modified radical mastectomy. The client received discharge
instructions for performing range-of-motion (ROM) exercises on her left arm. Which of the following, if
reported by the client on her return visit to the clinic, would indicate to the nurse that the instructions
have been followed correctly?
1. regular squeezing of a tennis ball in her left hand
2. placing her left palm against a wall and "climbing" the wall with the left fingers
3. carrying light hand weights while walking 1 mile every other day
4. performing isometric exercises with both arms extended - answer-2. placing her left palm against a
wall and "climbing" the wall with the left fingers
The nurse is planning care for a client who has expressive aphasia after a left-sided stroke. Which of the
following statements by the client's spouse would indicate a correct understanding of the client's
communication abilities and interaction needs? Select all that apply.
1. "My spouse's response of 'fine' when asked how the day has been may or may not be what my
spouse meant to communicate."
2. "I can anticipate what my spouse wants to say, so I complete my spouse's sentences to make
communication quicker."
3. "I will purchase a picture board to help my spouse express common needs, thoughts, and
feelings that are difficult to communicate."
4. "My spouse's angry response when we have a conversation makes me hesitant to try further
communication."
5. "I have arranged for my spouse to meet with a speech therapist twice each week to improve
communication skills." - answer-1,3,5
The nurse is caring for a client who is in Buck traction. Which of the following would require immediate
intervention?
1. A pillow is placed under the knee.
2. The foot is 2 in (5 cm) away from the foot plate.
3. The weights attached to the pulley are 6 in (15 cm) from the floor.
, 4. A pillow is placed under the lower leg with the heel off the bed. - answer-2. The foot is 2 in (5 cm)
away from the foot plate.
Should be touching the foot plate
The nurse has taught the adult child caregiver of a client with moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD) about
home care. Which of the following statements by the adult child would indicate a correct understanding
of the teaching?
1. "I will only allow my parent to smoke while my parent is outdoors."
2. "I will place a picture on the bathroom door to indicate which room in our home is the bathroom."
3. "I will encourage family members to visit in large groups to keep my parent interested in the
conversation."
4. "I will encourage my parent to take walks in the park when the weather permits to get the exercise
needed." - answer-2. "I will place a picture on the bathroom door to indicate which room in our
home is the bathroom."
4. dangerous, they can get lost
The nurse is teaching a client newly diagnosed with diverticulosis. Which of the following information
should the nurse include?
1. "Limit your daily fluid intake to 2 L to avoid bloating."
2. "You may be prescribed a bulk-forming laxative."
3. "Limit your intake of dairy products such as milk and yogurt."
4. "You should avoid consuming cooked vegetables." - answer-2. "You may be prescribed a
bulkforming laxative."
No need to restrict fluids and no need to restrict diet. Diet does not cause diverticulitis exacerbations!
The nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 2 mg, IV, now to a client who is scheduled for surgery in
30 minutes. The nurse is unfamiliar with the dosage for the medication.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
