NCLEX Practice Exam
(Management of Care) Exam
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Plus Rationales 2025/2026
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1.
A nurse is assigned four clients. Which client should be seen
first?
A. Client requesting discharge teaching
B. Client with new onset chest pain
C. Client scheduled for physical therapy
D. Client needing medication refill
Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain may indicate acute coronary
syndrome and requires immediate assessment.
2.
Which task can the nurse delegate to a UAP?
A. Assess pain level
,B. Evaluate wound healing
C. Assist with bathing a stable client
D. Develop a care plan
Answer: C
Rationale: Unlicensed assistive personnel can provide basic
hygiene care for stable clients.
3.
A nurse is preparing assignments. Which client is appropriate
for the LPN?
A. Unstable post-op patient
B. Patient requiring initial assessment
C. Stable diabetic patient needing insulin
D. Patient with chest tube insertion 1 hour ago
Answer: C
Rationale: LPNs can care for stable clients requiring routine
interventions.
4.
Which action is the nurse manager’s priority?
A. Scheduling staff meetings
B. Ensuring patient safety policies are followed
C. Ordering office supplies
D. Reviewing payroll
,Answer: B
Rationale: Patient safety is the priority responsibility of
nursing management.
5.
A nurse receives an unclear prescription. What is the first
action?
A. Call the pharmacy
B. Implement the order
C. Contact the provider for clarification
D. Ask another nurse
Answer: C
Rationale: Nurses must clarify unclear or unsafe
prescriptions before implementation.
6.
Which situation requires incident reporting?
A. Patient refuses medication
B. Medication given 30 minutes late
C. Blood pressure recorded correctly
D. Patient asks questions about care
Answer: B
Rationale: Delayed medication administration is a
reportable event.
7.
, A nurse is assigning clients. Which client requires the most
experienced nurse?
A. Stable COPD patient
B. New admission with stroke symptoms
C. Patient awaiting discharge
D. Patient receiving oral antibiotics
Answer: B
Rationale: New neurological changes require advanced
assessment skills.
8.
What is the priority when admitting a client?
A. Completing billing forms
B. Ensuring safety and stabilization
C. Scheduling follow-up visits
D. Providing discharge teaching
Answer: B
Rationale: Immediate safety and stabilization take priority
during admission.
9.
Which task is appropriate for RN delegation?
A. Initial assessment
B. Patient education reinforcement
C. Diagnosing conditions
D. Developing care plans
(Management of Care) Exam
Questions And Correct
Answers (Verified Answers)
Plus Rationales 2025/2026
Q&A | Instant Download Pdf
1.
A nurse is assigned four clients. Which client should be seen
first?
A. Client requesting discharge teaching
B. Client with new onset chest pain
C. Client scheduled for physical therapy
D. Client needing medication refill
Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain may indicate acute coronary
syndrome and requires immediate assessment.
2.
Which task can the nurse delegate to a UAP?
A. Assess pain level
,B. Evaluate wound healing
C. Assist with bathing a stable client
D. Develop a care plan
Answer: C
Rationale: Unlicensed assistive personnel can provide basic
hygiene care for stable clients.
3.
A nurse is preparing assignments. Which client is appropriate
for the LPN?
A. Unstable post-op patient
B. Patient requiring initial assessment
C. Stable diabetic patient needing insulin
D. Patient with chest tube insertion 1 hour ago
Answer: C
Rationale: LPNs can care for stable clients requiring routine
interventions.
4.
Which action is the nurse manager’s priority?
A. Scheduling staff meetings
B. Ensuring patient safety policies are followed
C. Ordering office supplies
D. Reviewing payroll
,Answer: B
Rationale: Patient safety is the priority responsibility of
nursing management.
5.
A nurse receives an unclear prescription. What is the first
action?
A. Call the pharmacy
B. Implement the order
C. Contact the provider for clarification
D. Ask another nurse
Answer: C
Rationale: Nurses must clarify unclear or unsafe
prescriptions before implementation.
6.
Which situation requires incident reporting?
A. Patient refuses medication
B. Medication given 30 minutes late
C. Blood pressure recorded correctly
D. Patient asks questions about care
Answer: B
Rationale: Delayed medication administration is a
reportable event.
7.
, A nurse is assigning clients. Which client requires the most
experienced nurse?
A. Stable COPD patient
B. New admission with stroke symptoms
C. Patient awaiting discharge
D. Patient receiving oral antibiotics
Answer: B
Rationale: New neurological changes require advanced
assessment skills.
8.
What is the priority when admitting a client?
A. Completing billing forms
B. Ensuring safety and stabilization
C. Scheduling follow-up visits
D. Providing discharge teaching
Answer: B
Rationale: Immediate safety and stabilization take priority
during admission.
9.
Which task is appropriate for RN delegation?
A. Initial assessment
B. Patient education reinforcement
C. Diagnosing conditions
D. Developing care plans
