CJE READINESS PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Your patient with ascites becomes hypotensive post-procedure, what medication would you
expect to immediately give? -ANS Albumin
A client who has had abdominal surgery complains of feeling as though "something gave way"
in the incisional site. The nurse removes the dressing and notes the presence of a loop of bowel
protruding through the incision. Which nursing interventions should the nurse take? Select all
that apply -ANS Contact the surgeon
Instruct the client to remain quiet
Prepare the client for wound closure
Document the findings and actions taken
The nurse would be alerted to the occurrence of malignant hyperthermia when the patient
demonstrates what manifestation? -ANS Muscle rigidity
The nurse is reviewing a prescription sheet for preoperative client that states that he client must
be NPO after midnight. The nurse would telephone the physician to clarify that which
medication should be given to the client and not withheld? -ANS Prednisone
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,A nurse is assigned to assist in caring for a client who recently returned from the operating
room. On data collection, the nurse notes that the client's vital signs are as follows: blood
pressure (BP) 102/62 mm Hg, pulse 91 beats per minute, respirations 16 breaths per minute.
Preoperative vital signs were BP 124/78 mm Hg, pulse 74 beats per minute, respirations 20
breaths per minute. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first? -
ANS Recheck the vital signs in 15 minutes.
After surgery your patient is semicomatose with vital signs within normal limits. As the nurse,
what position would be best for this patient? -ANS Side positioning (preferably the left
side)
After surgery your patient starts to shiver uncontrollably. What nursing intervention would you
do FIRST? -ANS Apply warm blankets and continue oxygen as prescribed
You are completing the history on a patient who is scheduled to have surgery. What health
history increases the risk for surgery for the patient? -ANS Abuse of street drugs
The nurse is monitoring the patient who is 24 hours post-opt from surgery. Which finding
requires intervention? -ANS 24 hour urine output of 300 mL
A client who has undergone preadmission testing, has had blood drawn for serum lab studies,
including a complete blood count, coagulation studies and electrolytes and creatine levels.
Which lab result should be reported to the surgeon's office by the nurse, knowing that it could
cause surgery to be postponed? -ANS Hemoglobin, 8.0 g/dL
What is a potential postoperative concern regarding a patient who has already resumed a solid
diet? -ANS Failure to pass stool within 48 hours of eating solid foods
A nurse is developing a care plan for a patient who is at risk for developing pneumonia after
surgery. Which of the following is not an appropriate nursing intervention? -
ANS Repositioning every 3-4 hours
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, A client in a short-procedure unit is recovering from renal angiography in which a femoral
puncture site was used. When providing postprocedure care, the nurse should: -
ANS check the client's pedal pulses frequently.
The client returns to the nursing unit following an open reduction with internal fixation of the
right hip. Nursing assessment findings include temperature 100.8 degrees Fahrenheit, heart rate
112 beats per minute, respiratory rate 28 breaths per minute, and blood pressure 86/58. There
is no urine in the Foley catheter collection bag. The nurse interprets these findings as indicating
which of the following complications? -ANS d) Hypovolemic shock
Which client is at most risk for cancer? -ANS B. A 35- year old client who smokes ½ a pack
of cigarettes a day
The nurse is assessing the client with COPD. Which health promotion information is most
important for the nurse to obtain? -ANS Willingness to modify lifestyle.
What is the priority nursing intervention in helping a patient expectorate thick lung secretions? -
ANS Increase fluid intake to 3 L/day if tolerated.
The nurse is caring for a 73-year-old patient who underwent a left total knee arthroplasty. On
the third postoperative day, the patient complains of shortness of breath, slight chest pain, and
that "something is wrong." Temperature is 98.4° F, blood pressure 130/88, respirations
36/minute, and oxygen saturation 91% on room air. What action should the nurse take first? -
ANS Sit the patient up in bed as tolerated and apply oxygen.
Sit the patient up in bed as tolerated and apply oxygen. -ANS Assist the client into a sitting
position at 90 degrees.
Which statement made by the client diagnosed with chronic bronchitis indicates to the nurse
more teaching is required? -ANS "I need to return to the HCP to have my blood drawn
with my annual physical."
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Your patient with ascites becomes hypotensive post-procedure, what medication would you
expect to immediately give? -ANS Albumin
A client who has had abdominal surgery complains of feeling as though "something gave way"
in the incisional site. The nurse removes the dressing and notes the presence of a loop of bowel
protruding through the incision. Which nursing interventions should the nurse take? Select all
that apply -ANS Contact the surgeon
Instruct the client to remain quiet
Prepare the client for wound closure
Document the findings and actions taken
The nurse would be alerted to the occurrence of malignant hyperthermia when the patient
demonstrates what manifestation? -ANS Muscle rigidity
The nurse is reviewing a prescription sheet for preoperative client that states that he client must
be NPO after midnight. The nurse would telephone the physician to clarify that which
medication should be given to the client and not withheld? -ANS Prednisone
1
,A nurse is assigned to assist in caring for a client who recently returned from the operating
room. On data collection, the nurse notes that the client's vital signs are as follows: blood
pressure (BP) 102/62 mm Hg, pulse 91 beats per minute, respirations 16 breaths per minute.
Preoperative vital signs were BP 124/78 mm Hg, pulse 74 beats per minute, respirations 20
breaths per minute. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first? -
ANS Recheck the vital signs in 15 minutes.
After surgery your patient is semicomatose with vital signs within normal limits. As the nurse,
what position would be best for this patient? -ANS Side positioning (preferably the left
side)
After surgery your patient starts to shiver uncontrollably. What nursing intervention would you
do FIRST? -ANS Apply warm blankets and continue oxygen as prescribed
You are completing the history on a patient who is scheduled to have surgery. What health
history increases the risk for surgery for the patient? -ANS Abuse of street drugs
The nurse is monitoring the patient who is 24 hours post-opt from surgery. Which finding
requires intervention? -ANS 24 hour urine output of 300 mL
A client who has undergone preadmission testing, has had blood drawn for serum lab studies,
including a complete blood count, coagulation studies and electrolytes and creatine levels.
Which lab result should be reported to the surgeon's office by the nurse, knowing that it could
cause surgery to be postponed? -ANS Hemoglobin, 8.0 g/dL
What is a potential postoperative concern regarding a patient who has already resumed a solid
diet? -ANS Failure to pass stool within 48 hours of eating solid foods
A nurse is developing a care plan for a patient who is at risk for developing pneumonia after
surgery. Which of the following is not an appropriate nursing intervention? -
ANS Repositioning every 3-4 hours
2
, A client in a short-procedure unit is recovering from renal angiography in which a femoral
puncture site was used. When providing postprocedure care, the nurse should: -
ANS check the client's pedal pulses frequently.
The client returns to the nursing unit following an open reduction with internal fixation of the
right hip. Nursing assessment findings include temperature 100.8 degrees Fahrenheit, heart rate
112 beats per minute, respiratory rate 28 breaths per minute, and blood pressure 86/58. There
is no urine in the Foley catheter collection bag. The nurse interprets these findings as indicating
which of the following complications? -ANS d) Hypovolemic shock
Which client is at most risk for cancer? -ANS B. A 35- year old client who smokes ½ a pack
of cigarettes a day
The nurse is assessing the client with COPD. Which health promotion information is most
important for the nurse to obtain? -ANS Willingness to modify lifestyle.
What is the priority nursing intervention in helping a patient expectorate thick lung secretions? -
ANS Increase fluid intake to 3 L/day if tolerated.
The nurse is caring for a 73-year-old patient who underwent a left total knee arthroplasty. On
the third postoperative day, the patient complains of shortness of breath, slight chest pain, and
that "something is wrong." Temperature is 98.4° F, blood pressure 130/88, respirations
36/minute, and oxygen saturation 91% on room air. What action should the nurse take first? -
ANS Sit the patient up in bed as tolerated and apply oxygen.
Sit the patient up in bed as tolerated and apply oxygen. -ANS Assist the client into a sitting
position at 90 degrees.
Which statement made by the client diagnosed with chronic bronchitis indicates to the nurse
more teaching is required? -ANS "I need to return to the HCP to have my blood drawn
with my annual physical."
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