NCSBN Nursing Misc 2025-2026 Exam Study Guide
CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
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✅ A client with pneumonia has SpO₂ 88%. What is the priority action?
A. Encourage fluids
B. Obtain sputum culture
C. Administer oxygen
D. Notify provider
✔️ Answer: C
Rationale: Airway and oxygenation are always priority (ABCs).
✅ Which lab value requires immediate reporting?
A. Sodium 138
B. Potassium 6.2
C. Calcium 9.5
D. Magnesium 2.0
✔️ Answer: B
Rationale: Severe hyperkalemia causes fatal dysrhythmias.
✅ A postoperative client suddenly becomes restless and confused. What is the priority?
A. Check oxygen saturation
B. Give analgesic
C. Document findings
D. Notify family
✔️ Answer: A
Rationale: Restlessness may indicate hypoxia.
✅ Which client should the nurse assess first?
A. Post-op client with pain 6/10
B. Client with BP 150/90
,C. Client with chest pain and diaphoresis
D. Client requesting discharge papers
✔️ Answer: C
Rationale: Possible myocardial infarction.
✅ Which finding indicates fluid overload?
A. Dry mucous membranes
B. Crackles in lungs
C. Low blood pressure
D. Poor skin turgor
✔️
Answer: B
✅A toddler swallowed detergent. Priority action?
A. Induce vomiting
B. Give milk
C. Call poison control
D. Give activated charcoal
✔️
Answer: C
✅ What indicates digoxin toxicity?
A. Increased appetite
B. Yellow vision
C. Tachycardia
D. Hypertension
✔️
Answer: B
✅ A client receiving heparin should be monitored using?
A. PT/INR
B. Platelets
C. aPTT
D. Hemoglobin
✔️
Answer: C
,✅ Which sign indicates compartment syndrome?
A. Warm extremity
B. Severe unrelieved pain
C. Bounding pulse
D. Edema reduction
✔️
Answer: B
✅ Best site for insulin absorption?
A. Arm
B. Abdomen
C. Buttocks
D. Thigh
✔️
Answer: B
✅ Which indicates effective CPR?
A. Pupils dilated
B. Palpable carotid pulse
C. Cyanosis present
D. BP undetectable
✔️
Answer: B
✅ Which diet is appropriate for CKD?
A. High potassium
B. High sodium
C. Low phosphorus
D. High protein
✔️
Answer: C
✅ Client reports calf pain and swelling. Priority action?
A. Massage leg
B. Encourage walking
C. Assess for DVT
D. Apply heat
✔️
Answer: C
, ✅ Which vaccine is live?
A. Influenza injection
B. Hepatitis B
C. MMR
D. IPV
✔️
Answer: C
✅ Which finding indicates hypoglycemia?
A. Fruity breath
B. Confusion and sweating
C. Dry skin
D. Kussmaul respirations
✔️
Answer: B
✅ Which action prevents CAUTI?
A. Daily irrigation
B. Remove catheter early
C. Clamp catheter
D. Use sterile gloves only
✔️
Answer: B
✅ Which indicates respiratory distress in child?
A. Playful behavior
B. Nasal flaring
C. Normal speech
D. Slow breathing
✔️
Answer: B
✅ Which is therapeutic communication?
A. “Everything will be fine.”
B. “Tell me more about your concerns.”
C. “Don’t worry.”
D. “You’re overthinking.”
CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
Download for an A
✅ A client with pneumonia has SpO₂ 88%. What is the priority action?
A. Encourage fluids
B. Obtain sputum culture
C. Administer oxygen
D. Notify provider
✔️ Answer: C
Rationale: Airway and oxygenation are always priority (ABCs).
✅ Which lab value requires immediate reporting?
A. Sodium 138
B. Potassium 6.2
C. Calcium 9.5
D. Magnesium 2.0
✔️ Answer: B
Rationale: Severe hyperkalemia causes fatal dysrhythmias.
✅ A postoperative client suddenly becomes restless and confused. What is the priority?
A. Check oxygen saturation
B. Give analgesic
C. Document findings
D. Notify family
✔️ Answer: A
Rationale: Restlessness may indicate hypoxia.
✅ Which client should the nurse assess first?
A. Post-op client with pain 6/10
B. Client with BP 150/90
,C. Client with chest pain and diaphoresis
D. Client requesting discharge papers
✔️ Answer: C
Rationale: Possible myocardial infarction.
✅ Which finding indicates fluid overload?
A. Dry mucous membranes
B. Crackles in lungs
C. Low blood pressure
D. Poor skin turgor
✔️
Answer: B
✅A toddler swallowed detergent. Priority action?
A. Induce vomiting
B. Give milk
C. Call poison control
D. Give activated charcoal
✔️
Answer: C
✅ What indicates digoxin toxicity?
A. Increased appetite
B. Yellow vision
C. Tachycardia
D. Hypertension
✔️
Answer: B
✅ A client receiving heparin should be monitored using?
A. PT/INR
B. Platelets
C. aPTT
D. Hemoglobin
✔️
Answer: C
,✅ Which sign indicates compartment syndrome?
A. Warm extremity
B. Severe unrelieved pain
C. Bounding pulse
D. Edema reduction
✔️
Answer: B
✅ Best site for insulin absorption?
A. Arm
B. Abdomen
C. Buttocks
D. Thigh
✔️
Answer: B
✅ Which indicates effective CPR?
A. Pupils dilated
B. Palpable carotid pulse
C. Cyanosis present
D. BP undetectable
✔️
Answer: B
✅ Which diet is appropriate for CKD?
A. High potassium
B. High sodium
C. Low phosphorus
D. High protein
✔️
Answer: C
✅ Client reports calf pain and swelling. Priority action?
A. Massage leg
B. Encourage walking
C. Assess for DVT
D. Apply heat
✔️
Answer: C
, ✅ Which vaccine is live?
A. Influenza injection
B. Hepatitis B
C. MMR
D. IPV
✔️
Answer: C
✅ Which finding indicates hypoglycemia?
A. Fruity breath
B. Confusion and sweating
C. Dry skin
D. Kussmaul respirations
✔️
Answer: B
✅ Which action prevents CAUTI?
A. Daily irrigation
B. Remove catheter early
C. Clamp catheter
D. Use sterile gloves only
✔️
Answer: B
✅ Which indicates respiratory distress in child?
A. Playful behavior
B. Nasal flaring
C. Normal speech
D. Slow breathing
✔️
Answer: B
✅ Which is therapeutic communication?
A. “Everything will be fine.”
B. “Tell me more about your concerns.”
C. “Don’t worry.”
D. “You’re overthinking.”
