NURSING 101 questions and CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026/2027 update
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid
arthritis.Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider?
a. WBC count 8,000
b. platelets 150,000
c. aspartate aminotransferase 10 units
d. erythrocyte sedimentation rate 75mm - CORRECT ANSWER: d
A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized petechiae and
ecchymoses. Thenurse should expect a prescription for which of the
following laboratory tests?
a. platelet count
b. potassium level
c. creatine clearance
d. prealbumin - CORRECT ANSWER: a
A nurse is caring for a client following application of a cast. Which of the
followingactions should the nurse take first?
a. place an ice pack over the cast
b. palpate the pulse distal to
the cast
c. teach the client to keep the cast clean and dry
d. position the casted extremity on a pillow - CORRECT ANSWER: b
,A nurse is caring for a client who has vision loss. Which of the following
actions shouldthe nurse take? SATA
a. keep objects in the clients room in the same place.
b. ensure there is high-wattage lighting in the
clients room.c. approach the client from the side
d. allow extra time for the client to perform tasks
e. touch the client gently to announce presence - CORRECT ANSWER: a, b, d
,A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and
has questions about the disease. To research the nurse should identify that
which of the following electronic database has the most comprehensive
collection nursing articles?
a. medline
b. C inahl
c. ProQuest
d. health source - CORRECT ANSWER: b
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing newly admitted client who is
experiencing drooling and hoarseness following a brain injury. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?
a. obtain a baseline EKG
b. Obtain a blood specimen for ABG analysis
c. insert an 18 gauge IV catheter
d. Administer 100% humidified oxygen - CORRECT ANSWER: d
, A nurse is planning care for a client who has unilateral paralysis and dysphagia
following a right hemispheric stroke. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse include in the plan?
a. Place food on the left side of the client's mouth when he is ready to eat.
b. Provide total care in performing the client's ADLs.
c. Maintain the client on bed rest.
d. Place the client's left arm on a pillow while he is sitting. - CORRECT ANSWER:
d
A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent
behavior. The client continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
a. Confront the client about this behavior.
b. Express sympathy for the client's
situation.c. Speak assertively to the
client.
d. Stand within 30 cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them. - CORRECT
ANSWER: a
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving brachytherapy for treatment of
prostatecancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Cleanse equipment before removal from the client's room.
b. Limit the client's visitors to 30 min per day.
c. Discard the client's linens in a double bag.
d. Discard the radioactive source in a biohazard bag - CORRECT ANSWER: b
A nurse is caring for a client who has severe preeclampsia and is receiving
magnesiumsulfate intravenously. The nurse discontinues the magnesium sulfate
after the client displaces toxicity. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
a. Position the client supine
b. Prepare an IV bolus of dextrose 5%
in waterc. Administer
methylergonovine IM
ANSWERS 2026/2027 update
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid
arthritis.Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider?
a. WBC count 8,000
b. platelets 150,000
c. aspartate aminotransferase 10 units
d. erythrocyte sedimentation rate 75mm - CORRECT ANSWER: d
A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized petechiae and
ecchymoses. Thenurse should expect a prescription for which of the
following laboratory tests?
a. platelet count
b. potassium level
c. creatine clearance
d. prealbumin - CORRECT ANSWER: a
A nurse is caring for a client following application of a cast. Which of the
followingactions should the nurse take first?
a. place an ice pack over the cast
b. palpate the pulse distal to
the cast
c. teach the client to keep the cast clean and dry
d. position the casted extremity on a pillow - CORRECT ANSWER: b
,A nurse is caring for a client who has vision loss. Which of the following
actions shouldthe nurse take? SATA
a. keep objects in the clients room in the same place.
b. ensure there is high-wattage lighting in the
clients room.c. approach the client from the side
d. allow extra time for the client to perform tasks
e. touch the client gently to announce presence - CORRECT ANSWER: a, b, d
,A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and
has questions about the disease. To research the nurse should identify that
which of the following electronic database has the most comprehensive
collection nursing articles?
a. medline
b. C inahl
c. ProQuest
d. health source - CORRECT ANSWER: b
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing newly admitted client who is
experiencing drooling and hoarseness following a brain injury. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?
a. obtain a baseline EKG
b. Obtain a blood specimen for ABG analysis
c. insert an 18 gauge IV catheter
d. Administer 100% humidified oxygen - CORRECT ANSWER: d
, A nurse is planning care for a client who has unilateral paralysis and dysphagia
following a right hemispheric stroke. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse include in the plan?
a. Place food on the left side of the client's mouth when he is ready to eat.
b. Provide total care in performing the client's ADLs.
c. Maintain the client on bed rest.
d. Place the client's left arm on a pillow while he is sitting. - CORRECT ANSWER:
d
A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent
behavior. The client continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
a. Confront the client about this behavior.
b. Express sympathy for the client's
situation.c. Speak assertively to the
client.
d. Stand within 30 cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them. - CORRECT
ANSWER: a
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving brachytherapy for treatment of
prostatecancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Cleanse equipment before removal from the client's room.
b. Limit the client's visitors to 30 min per day.
c. Discard the client's linens in a double bag.
d. Discard the radioactive source in a biohazard bag - CORRECT ANSWER: b
A nurse is caring for a client who has severe preeclampsia and is receiving
magnesiumsulfate intravenously. The nurse discontinues the magnesium sulfate
after the client displaces toxicity. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
a. Position the client supine
b. Prepare an IV bolus of dextrose 5%
in waterc. Administer
methylergonovine IM
