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NURSING PROCESS EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS NEWEST
2026 EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
The nurse is planning to discuss the psychosocial challenges of middle
adulthood with a community group. Which of the following should be included
in the discussion?
1) There is an unavoidable decline in health in middle adulthood.
2) There are significant age-related body changes that affect health.
3) Work is more challenging because the productive years have passed.
4) Along with raising children, there is often the concern of aging parents.
4) Along with raising children, there is often the concern of aging parents.
A young mother of a 1-month-old infant says to the nurse, "My baby can't roll
over or sit up. He can raise his head, though, and he looks at me when I talk to
him. Is anything wrong?" How should the nurse respond?
1) "No. Babies don't usually roll over until they are about 5 months old."
2) "Probably not. But we can do a Denver Developmental Screening Test to be
certain."
3) "Probably not. If he doesn't fall over when you sit him up, he is developing
normally."
4) "I don't think so, but we can have the physician examine him to be sure."
1) "No. Babies don't usually roll over until they are about 5 months old."
According to Fowler's Theory of Faith Development, the faith expressed by
someone during which stage reflects a drawing together of stories, values,
and beliefs?
1) Mythic-literal faith
2) Individuative-reflective faith
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3) Synthetic-conventional faith
4) Intuitive-projective faith
3) Synthetic-conventional faith
Which of the following would indicate a 4-year-old child has successfully gone
through Erikson's Stage 3 (Initiative versus Guilt)? The child:
1) Refrains from hitting a friend.
2) Plays cooperatively with friends.
3) Is able to develop friendships.
4) Is able to express his feelings.
1) Refrains from hitting a friend.
The nurse is preparing to assess a toddler. To make the assessment go
smoothly, before examining the child the nurse should first:
1) Talk to the mother before talking to the child
2) Ask the child about his favorite toy
3) Get the child's height and weight
4) Ask the mother to undress the child
2) Ask the child about his favorite toy
During adolescence, it would be most important to encourage the teen to eat
plenty of:
1) Grains
2) Dairy products
3) Vegetables
4) Fruit
2) Dairy products
Which of the following would be the most important health assessment focus
for middle adulthood?
1) Cancer screening with the annual health examinations
2) Seeking information about consistent use of seat belts
3) Screening for eating disorders
4) Mental status exam for cognitive changes
1) Cancer screening with the annual health examinations
A mother and father have brought their school-age child to the emergency
department with injuries that cause the nurse to suspect child abuse. The
nurse wishes to assess further for abuse and neglect. Which of the following
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should the nurse do?
1) Interview the parents together and the child separately.
2) Have one parent in the room to reassure the child during the interview.
3) Interview the child and each parent separately.
4) Request that a sexual assault nurse examiner interview the family members.
3) Interview the child and each parent separately.
Match the growth and development theory with the appropriate theorist.
1) Erikson
2) Freud
3) Havighurst
4) Piaget
Theories
A) Human behavior and personality development are driven by instincts; there
are four forces and five stages that influence a person's personality.
B) Cognitive development is progressive and sequential through four stages;
the person must have the basic abilities of assimilation, accommodation, and
adaptation.
C) There are eight stages of personality development with tasks that must be
accomplished at each stage; the greater the achievement of the tasks, the
more adjusted the personality.
D) Humans are born with instinctive needs; lower-level needs must be met
before higher-level needs and the ability to achieve self-actualization.
E) People interact with their social environment in a process of lifelong
learning; there are six stages, each with tasks that must be accomplished
during that stage.
1, Erikson) - C) There are eight stages of personality development with tasks that
must be accomplished at each stage; the greater the achievement of the tasks, the
more adjusted the personality
2, Freud) - A) Human behavior and personality development are driven by instincts;
there are four forces and five stages that influence a person's personality.
3, Havighurst) - E) People interact with their social environment in a process of
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lifelong learning; there are six stages, each with tasks that must be accomplished
during that stage.
4, Piaget) - B) Cognitive development is progressive and sequential through four
stages; the person must have the basic abilities of assimilation, accommodation, and
adaptation.
The mother of a toddler asks the nurse when it is safe to place the car safety
seat in a forward-facing position. The best response by the nurse is:
1) You can use forward-facing position when the toddler weighs 20 lb.
2) The car safety seat should not be placed in a face-forward position unless
the air bags are disabled
3) When the weight and height of the toddler are above the 85th percentile
4) The seat should never be place in a face-forward position because the risk
of the child unbuckling the harness
1) You can use forward-facing position when the toddler weighs 20 lb.
Which of the following would be an abnormal assessment finding for an older
adult that the nurse would document and report to the primary care provider?
Decreased:
1) Reaction time
2) Short-term memory
3) Intellectual ability
4) Cognitive processing speed
3) Intellectual ability
Which of the following should you advise a frail older adult to do to slow the
spiral of frailty? Select all that apply.
1) Participate in a fall-preventive moderate-intensive group exercise program.
2) Eat a balanced diet, including enough protein, fiber, and fluids.
3) Keep the mind active (e.g., by reading and socializing).
4) Walk, as tolerated, for aerobic fitness and joint flexibility.
2) Eat a balanced diet, including enough protein, fiber, and fluids.
3) Keep the mind active (e.g., by reading and socializing).
4) Walk, as tolerated, for aerobic fitness and joint flexibility.
Which of the following is the primary goal for the oldest-old?
1) Maximize function
NURSING PROCESS EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS NEWEST
2026 EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
The nurse is planning to discuss the psychosocial challenges of middle
adulthood with a community group. Which of the following should be included
in the discussion?
1) There is an unavoidable decline in health in middle adulthood.
2) There are significant age-related body changes that affect health.
3) Work is more challenging because the productive years have passed.
4) Along with raising children, there is often the concern of aging parents.
4) Along with raising children, there is often the concern of aging parents.
A young mother of a 1-month-old infant says to the nurse, "My baby can't roll
over or sit up. He can raise his head, though, and he looks at me when I talk to
him. Is anything wrong?" How should the nurse respond?
1) "No. Babies don't usually roll over until they are about 5 months old."
2) "Probably not. But we can do a Denver Developmental Screening Test to be
certain."
3) "Probably not. If he doesn't fall over when you sit him up, he is developing
normally."
4) "I don't think so, but we can have the physician examine him to be sure."
1) "No. Babies don't usually roll over until they are about 5 months old."
According to Fowler's Theory of Faith Development, the faith expressed by
someone during which stage reflects a drawing together of stories, values,
and beliefs?
1) Mythic-literal faith
2) Individuative-reflective faith
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3) Synthetic-conventional faith
4) Intuitive-projective faith
3) Synthetic-conventional faith
Which of the following would indicate a 4-year-old child has successfully gone
through Erikson's Stage 3 (Initiative versus Guilt)? The child:
1) Refrains from hitting a friend.
2) Plays cooperatively with friends.
3) Is able to develop friendships.
4) Is able to express his feelings.
1) Refrains from hitting a friend.
The nurse is preparing to assess a toddler. To make the assessment go
smoothly, before examining the child the nurse should first:
1) Talk to the mother before talking to the child
2) Ask the child about his favorite toy
3) Get the child's height and weight
4) Ask the mother to undress the child
2) Ask the child about his favorite toy
During adolescence, it would be most important to encourage the teen to eat
plenty of:
1) Grains
2) Dairy products
3) Vegetables
4) Fruit
2) Dairy products
Which of the following would be the most important health assessment focus
for middle adulthood?
1) Cancer screening with the annual health examinations
2) Seeking information about consistent use of seat belts
3) Screening for eating disorders
4) Mental status exam for cognitive changes
1) Cancer screening with the annual health examinations
A mother and father have brought their school-age child to the emergency
department with injuries that cause the nurse to suspect child abuse. The
nurse wishes to assess further for abuse and neglect. Which of the following
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should the nurse do?
1) Interview the parents together and the child separately.
2) Have one parent in the room to reassure the child during the interview.
3) Interview the child and each parent separately.
4) Request that a sexual assault nurse examiner interview the family members.
3) Interview the child and each parent separately.
Match the growth and development theory with the appropriate theorist.
1) Erikson
2) Freud
3) Havighurst
4) Piaget
Theories
A) Human behavior and personality development are driven by instincts; there
are four forces and five stages that influence a person's personality.
B) Cognitive development is progressive and sequential through four stages;
the person must have the basic abilities of assimilation, accommodation, and
adaptation.
C) There are eight stages of personality development with tasks that must be
accomplished at each stage; the greater the achievement of the tasks, the
more adjusted the personality.
D) Humans are born with instinctive needs; lower-level needs must be met
before higher-level needs and the ability to achieve self-actualization.
E) People interact with their social environment in a process of lifelong
learning; there are six stages, each with tasks that must be accomplished
during that stage.
1, Erikson) - C) There are eight stages of personality development with tasks that
must be accomplished at each stage; the greater the achievement of the tasks, the
more adjusted the personality
2, Freud) - A) Human behavior and personality development are driven by instincts;
there are four forces and five stages that influence a person's personality.
3, Havighurst) - E) People interact with their social environment in a process of
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lifelong learning; there are six stages, each with tasks that must be accomplished
during that stage.
4, Piaget) - B) Cognitive development is progressive and sequential through four
stages; the person must have the basic abilities of assimilation, accommodation, and
adaptation.
The mother of a toddler asks the nurse when it is safe to place the car safety
seat in a forward-facing position. The best response by the nurse is:
1) You can use forward-facing position when the toddler weighs 20 lb.
2) The car safety seat should not be placed in a face-forward position unless
the air bags are disabled
3) When the weight and height of the toddler are above the 85th percentile
4) The seat should never be place in a face-forward position because the risk
of the child unbuckling the harness
1) You can use forward-facing position when the toddler weighs 20 lb.
Which of the following would be an abnormal assessment finding for an older
adult that the nurse would document and report to the primary care provider?
Decreased:
1) Reaction time
2) Short-term memory
3) Intellectual ability
4) Cognitive processing speed
3) Intellectual ability
Which of the following should you advise a frail older adult to do to slow the
spiral of frailty? Select all that apply.
1) Participate in a fall-preventive moderate-intensive group exercise program.
2) Eat a balanced diet, including enough protein, fiber, and fluids.
3) Keep the mind active (e.g., by reading and socializing).
4) Walk, as tolerated, for aerobic fitness and joint flexibility.
2) Eat a balanced diet, including enough protein, fiber, and fluids.
3) Keep the mind active (e.g., by reading and socializing).
4) Walk, as tolerated, for aerobic fitness and joint flexibility.
Which of the following is the primary goal for the oldest-old?
1) Maximize function
