NATIONAL COUNCIL LICENSURE
EXAMINATION QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
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1. A client with type 1 diabetes reports shakiness and sweating. What is the
priority nursing action?
A. Administer insulin
B. Check the client’s blood glucose level
C. Encourage exercise
D. Restrict oral intake
Rationale: Shakiness and sweating suggest hypoglycemia; checking blood
glucose confirms the condition and guides treatment.
2. Which position is best for a client experiencing shortness of breath?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. High Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
Rationale: High Fowler’s maximizes lung expansion and eases breathing.
3. A nurse is caring for a postoperative client. Which finding requires
immediate reporting?
A. Pain rated 6/10
B. Mild nausea
C. Sudden shortness of breath
D. Temperature 37.5°C
, Rationale: Sudden shortness of breath may indicate a life-threatening
complication such as pulmonary embolism.
4. Which vital sign change indicates possible infection?
A. Bradycardia
B. Elevated temperature
C. Low blood pressure
D. Slow respirations
Rationale: Fever is a common sign of infection.
5. A client is prescribed oral medication. Which action is correct?
A. Crush all tablets
B. Give with any fluid
C. Verify the medication order and client identity
D. Administer without explanation
Rationale: Verifying the order and identity ensures medication safety.
6. Which nutrient is most important for wound healing?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Protein
C. Fat
D. Fiber
Rationale: Protein is essential for tissue repair and healing.
7. A client with asthma is wheezing. Which medication should the nurse
anticipate?
A. Antibiotic
B. Bronchodilator
C. Diuretic
D. Antihypertensive
Rationale: Bronchodilators relieve airway constriction.
8. What is the normal adult respiratory rate?
A. 6–10/min
B. 12–20/min
, C. 22–30/min
D. 30–40/min
Rationale: Normal adult respirations are 12–20 breaths per minute.
9. Which action prevents pressure ulcers?
A. Massage reddened areas
B. Reposition the client regularly
C. Keep skin moist
D. Limit fluid intake
Rationale: Frequent repositioning reduces pressure and promotes
circulation.
10.A client is NPO before surgery. What does this mean?
A. No pain observed
B. No physical orders
C. Nothing by mouth
D. No procedures ordered
Rationale: NPO means the client should not take food or fluids orally.
11.Which symptom is common with hypoxia?
A. Cyanosis
B. Restlessness
C. Bradycardia
D. Decreased blood pressure
Rationale: Early hypoxia often causes restlessness and anxiety.
12.A client reports chest pain radiating to the left arm. What should the nurse
do first?
A. Notify the healthcare provider
B. Give oral fluids
C. Encourage ambulation
D. Apply heat
EXAMINATION QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. A client with type 1 diabetes reports shakiness and sweating. What is the
priority nursing action?
A. Administer insulin
B. Check the client’s blood glucose level
C. Encourage exercise
D. Restrict oral intake
Rationale: Shakiness and sweating suggest hypoglycemia; checking blood
glucose confirms the condition and guides treatment.
2. Which position is best for a client experiencing shortness of breath?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. High Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
Rationale: High Fowler’s maximizes lung expansion and eases breathing.
3. A nurse is caring for a postoperative client. Which finding requires
immediate reporting?
A. Pain rated 6/10
B. Mild nausea
C. Sudden shortness of breath
D. Temperature 37.5°C
, Rationale: Sudden shortness of breath may indicate a life-threatening
complication such as pulmonary embolism.
4. Which vital sign change indicates possible infection?
A. Bradycardia
B. Elevated temperature
C. Low blood pressure
D. Slow respirations
Rationale: Fever is a common sign of infection.
5. A client is prescribed oral medication. Which action is correct?
A. Crush all tablets
B. Give with any fluid
C. Verify the medication order and client identity
D. Administer without explanation
Rationale: Verifying the order and identity ensures medication safety.
6. Which nutrient is most important for wound healing?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Protein
C. Fat
D. Fiber
Rationale: Protein is essential for tissue repair and healing.
7. A client with asthma is wheezing. Which medication should the nurse
anticipate?
A. Antibiotic
B. Bronchodilator
C. Diuretic
D. Antihypertensive
Rationale: Bronchodilators relieve airway constriction.
8. What is the normal adult respiratory rate?
A. 6–10/min
B. 12–20/min
, C. 22–30/min
D. 30–40/min
Rationale: Normal adult respirations are 12–20 breaths per minute.
9. Which action prevents pressure ulcers?
A. Massage reddened areas
B. Reposition the client regularly
C. Keep skin moist
D. Limit fluid intake
Rationale: Frequent repositioning reduces pressure and promotes
circulation.
10.A client is NPO before surgery. What does this mean?
A. No pain observed
B. No physical orders
C. Nothing by mouth
D. No procedures ordered
Rationale: NPO means the client should not take food or fluids orally.
11.Which symptom is common with hypoxia?
A. Cyanosis
B. Restlessness
C. Bradycardia
D. Decreased blood pressure
Rationale: Early hypoxia often causes restlessness and anxiety.
12.A client reports chest pain radiating to the left arm. What should the nurse
do first?
A. Notify the healthcare provider
B. Give oral fluids
C. Encourage ambulation
D. Apply heat
