KAPLAN PREDICTOR COMBINED
VERSION A,B,C NEWEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH NGN FORMAT
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
The nurse care for the clients in the Sleep Study Unit. The nurse recognizes which
client is at GREATEST risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea?
1. 30 year old male, works nightshift as a security guard.
2. 50 year old female, smokes two packs/day.
3. 60 year old male, 55 pounds over ideal weight.
4. 40 year old female, active alcoholic. - ,,,answer,,,,,3. 60 year old male, 55 pounds
over ideal weight.
The client after radical prostatectomy expresses concern related to ongoing urinary
incontinence. Which response by the nurse is BEST?
1. Have you been doing Kegel exercises?
2. It is important to anticipate leakage and stay close to a bathroom at all times.
3. Drinking more fluids with your meals will decrease the need to void.
4. Avoiding caffeine and alcohol may reduce bladder irritation. - ,,,answer,,,,,1.
Have you been doing Kegel exercises?
The client reports severe lower back pain radiating down the left leg. The client
identifies the pain as 9 on a 0-10 scale and states, "It feels like I've been stuck with
a hot poker". Which order should the nurse anticipate?
1. Opioid analgesic.
2. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
3. Immunosupressant agent.
4. Topical nonopioid analgesic. - ,,,answer,,,,,1. Opioid analgesic.
,The nurse shows a teenager how to use a metered dose inhaler of ipratropium
(Atrovent). Which statement if made by the client to the nurse, indicates teaching is
effective? - ,,,answer,,,,,"I should use this medicine to prevent asthma attacks."
An older client is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging MRI procedure.
Which of the following statements, if made by the client to the nurse, should be
reported to the technician before the test? - ,,,answer,,,,,I had a knee replacement 5
years ago
The nurse makes the following observations of a 6 hour old newborn: axillary
temperature 96.4 F (35.8 C), apical pulse 148, respirations irregular at 48/minute,
black sticky stool, blood glucose 60mg/dL. It is most important for the nurse to take
which action? - ,,,answer,,,,,Wrap the newborn in a warmed blanket
A client is returned to the unit at 10AM after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. The
nurse plans to get the patient out of bed for the first time at 4PM. It is MOST
important for the nurse to take which of the following actions? - ,,,answer,,,,,Offer
pain medication to the patient at 3:30 pm.
OLD ANSWER: Turn the pt from side to side at 2 PM
The activity therapy staff takes a group of psychiatric patients on a trip to the zoo.
The nurse should intervene with which of the following patients before their
departure? - ,,,answer,,,,,A 38 year old female who is receiving chlorpromazine
(Thorazine) and is wearing a sundress without a hat or glasses
A patient experiences skin eruptions due to an allergic reaction to a medication. The
nurse demonstrates the BEST documentation with which of the following? -
,,,answer,,,,,"Multiple red welts noted over trunk and both arms. Patient states that
welts itch"
An older client diagnosed with emphysema is admitted to the psychiatric unit for
treatment of bipolar disorder. The client receives oxygen per nasal cannula. The
client expresses concern to the nurse that someone will come in and change the
amount of oxygen the client is receiving. INITIALLY, the nurse should take which of
,the following actions? - ,,,answer,,,,,Place a sign above the patients bed stating that
the oxygen level is not to be changed.
A teenager has a positive home pregnancy test and comes to the prenatal clinic.
The girl is uncertain of the date of her last menstrual period. The nurse palpates the
uterine fundus midway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus. Which
statement by the nurse is BEST? - ,,,answer,,,,,"You are 16 weeks pregnant. Lets
talk about what that means."
A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit with complaints of fatigue, inability to
concentrate, lack of appetite, and repetitive thoughts. The client is reluctant to take
the prescribed medications, fearing that they are harmful. After the nurse gives the
client the medication, the nurse should take which of the following actions? -
,,,answer,,,,,Instruct the client to open her mouth and move her tongue up and
down and to each side while the nurse looks inside
The nurse assesses a patient 72 hours after a total joint replacement of the right
hip. Which finding requires an intervention by the nurse? - ,,,answer,,,,,The patients
legs are internally rotated
A client newly diagnosed with Meniere's disease plans a trip to an amusement park
with the family. The client asks the clinic nurse which of the following rides is best.
The nurse should suggest which of the following rides? - ,,,answer,,,,,Train
. A client is discharged from the hospital after coronary bypass (CABG) surgery 3
days ago. During discharge teaching, the client asks the nurse "When can I resume
sexual intercourse with my wife?" it is best for the nurse to make which of the
following statements? - ,,,answer,,,,,You can resume sexual activity when you are
able to walk one block without chest pain or discomfort
A woman complains to the nurse about the care provided to her husband by the
nursing staff the previous night. Initially, the nurse should take which of the
following actions - ,,,answer,,,,,Ask the wife to voice her expectations about a
solution to the problem
A patient is restrained bodily by the nursing team. The hands of the nurse assigned
to hold down the patients leg should be placed in which of the following positions?
, - ,,,answer,,,,,One hand directly above the patient's knee and the other hand
directly above the patient's ankle
The nurse in the community mental health center works with a client who is
diagnosed with depression. Cognitive therapy is initiated. The nurse should take
which of the following actions? - ,,,answer,,,,,Help the client to identify the source
of his depression
The nurse plans to perform a physical assessment of a young adult who has been
deaf since birth. Although the client indicates using sign language, no interpreter is
available. The nurse should take which action? - ,,,answer,,,,,Write out each
question, and ask the client to write out each answer
A patient received morphine 4 mg IV 2 hours ago for the complaints of
postoperative pain. The patient turns on the call light and tells the nurse he has to
go to the bathroom. The patient has bathroom privileges. The nurse should take
which of the following actions? - ,,,answer,,,,,Ask the patient to sit on the side of the
bed before proceeding to the bathroom
The nurse cares for a patient on the psychiatric unit with a history of drug use and
poor impulse control. After the patient's mother visits, the patient begins pacing
rapidly, with arms swinging, and kicking at chair legs. The nurse should approach
the patient and take which of the following actions? - ,,,answer,,,,,Stand facing the
patient with legs apart, knees locked, and weight on back leg
The nurse observes the nursing assistant giving morning care to an elderly client
who has an area of warm, reddened skin on the sacrum that does not blanch with
pressure. Which action by the nursing assistant requires an intervention by the
nurse? - ,,,answer,,,,,The aid firmly massages the reddened area in a circular
motion
The school nurse identifies several children who have food allergies. Which
sequence should the nurse teach the staff to follow if an allergic reaction is
observed in a child? - ,,,answer,,,,,Administer the EpiPen, call 911, call the
physician, call the parents
VERSION A,B,C NEWEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH NGN FORMAT
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
The nurse care for the clients in the Sleep Study Unit. The nurse recognizes which
client is at GREATEST risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea?
1. 30 year old male, works nightshift as a security guard.
2. 50 year old female, smokes two packs/day.
3. 60 year old male, 55 pounds over ideal weight.
4. 40 year old female, active alcoholic. - ,,,answer,,,,,3. 60 year old male, 55 pounds
over ideal weight.
The client after radical prostatectomy expresses concern related to ongoing urinary
incontinence. Which response by the nurse is BEST?
1. Have you been doing Kegel exercises?
2. It is important to anticipate leakage and stay close to a bathroom at all times.
3. Drinking more fluids with your meals will decrease the need to void.
4. Avoiding caffeine and alcohol may reduce bladder irritation. - ,,,answer,,,,,1.
Have you been doing Kegel exercises?
The client reports severe lower back pain radiating down the left leg. The client
identifies the pain as 9 on a 0-10 scale and states, "It feels like I've been stuck with
a hot poker". Which order should the nurse anticipate?
1. Opioid analgesic.
2. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
3. Immunosupressant agent.
4. Topical nonopioid analgesic. - ,,,answer,,,,,1. Opioid analgesic.
,The nurse shows a teenager how to use a metered dose inhaler of ipratropium
(Atrovent). Which statement if made by the client to the nurse, indicates teaching is
effective? - ,,,answer,,,,,"I should use this medicine to prevent asthma attacks."
An older client is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging MRI procedure.
Which of the following statements, if made by the client to the nurse, should be
reported to the technician before the test? - ,,,answer,,,,,I had a knee replacement 5
years ago
The nurse makes the following observations of a 6 hour old newborn: axillary
temperature 96.4 F (35.8 C), apical pulse 148, respirations irregular at 48/minute,
black sticky stool, blood glucose 60mg/dL. It is most important for the nurse to take
which action? - ,,,answer,,,,,Wrap the newborn in a warmed blanket
A client is returned to the unit at 10AM after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. The
nurse plans to get the patient out of bed for the first time at 4PM. It is MOST
important for the nurse to take which of the following actions? - ,,,answer,,,,,Offer
pain medication to the patient at 3:30 pm.
OLD ANSWER: Turn the pt from side to side at 2 PM
The activity therapy staff takes a group of psychiatric patients on a trip to the zoo.
The nurse should intervene with which of the following patients before their
departure? - ,,,answer,,,,,A 38 year old female who is receiving chlorpromazine
(Thorazine) and is wearing a sundress without a hat or glasses
A patient experiences skin eruptions due to an allergic reaction to a medication. The
nurse demonstrates the BEST documentation with which of the following? -
,,,answer,,,,,"Multiple red welts noted over trunk and both arms. Patient states that
welts itch"
An older client diagnosed with emphysema is admitted to the psychiatric unit for
treatment of bipolar disorder. The client receives oxygen per nasal cannula. The
client expresses concern to the nurse that someone will come in and change the
amount of oxygen the client is receiving. INITIALLY, the nurse should take which of
,the following actions? - ,,,answer,,,,,Place a sign above the patients bed stating that
the oxygen level is not to be changed.
A teenager has a positive home pregnancy test and comes to the prenatal clinic.
The girl is uncertain of the date of her last menstrual period. The nurse palpates the
uterine fundus midway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus. Which
statement by the nurse is BEST? - ,,,answer,,,,,"You are 16 weeks pregnant. Lets
talk about what that means."
A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit with complaints of fatigue, inability to
concentrate, lack of appetite, and repetitive thoughts. The client is reluctant to take
the prescribed medications, fearing that they are harmful. After the nurse gives the
client the medication, the nurse should take which of the following actions? -
,,,answer,,,,,Instruct the client to open her mouth and move her tongue up and
down and to each side while the nurse looks inside
The nurse assesses a patient 72 hours after a total joint replacement of the right
hip. Which finding requires an intervention by the nurse? - ,,,answer,,,,,The patients
legs are internally rotated
A client newly diagnosed with Meniere's disease plans a trip to an amusement park
with the family. The client asks the clinic nurse which of the following rides is best.
The nurse should suggest which of the following rides? - ,,,answer,,,,,Train
. A client is discharged from the hospital after coronary bypass (CABG) surgery 3
days ago. During discharge teaching, the client asks the nurse "When can I resume
sexual intercourse with my wife?" it is best for the nurse to make which of the
following statements? - ,,,answer,,,,,You can resume sexual activity when you are
able to walk one block without chest pain or discomfort
A woman complains to the nurse about the care provided to her husband by the
nursing staff the previous night. Initially, the nurse should take which of the
following actions - ,,,answer,,,,,Ask the wife to voice her expectations about a
solution to the problem
A patient is restrained bodily by the nursing team. The hands of the nurse assigned
to hold down the patients leg should be placed in which of the following positions?
, - ,,,answer,,,,,One hand directly above the patient's knee and the other hand
directly above the patient's ankle
The nurse in the community mental health center works with a client who is
diagnosed with depression. Cognitive therapy is initiated. The nurse should take
which of the following actions? - ,,,answer,,,,,Help the client to identify the source
of his depression
The nurse plans to perform a physical assessment of a young adult who has been
deaf since birth. Although the client indicates using sign language, no interpreter is
available. The nurse should take which action? - ,,,answer,,,,,Write out each
question, and ask the client to write out each answer
A patient received morphine 4 mg IV 2 hours ago for the complaints of
postoperative pain. The patient turns on the call light and tells the nurse he has to
go to the bathroom. The patient has bathroom privileges. The nurse should take
which of the following actions? - ,,,answer,,,,,Ask the patient to sit on the side of the
bed before proceeding to the bathroom
The nurse cares for a patient on the psychiatric unit with a history of drug use and
poor impulse control. After the patient's mother visits, the patient begins pacing
rapidly, with arms swinging, and kicking at chair legs. The nurse should approach
the patient and take which of the following actions? - ,,,answer,,,,,Stand facing the
patient with legs apart, knees locked, and weight on back leg
The nurse observes the nursing assistant giving morning care to an elderly client
who has an area of warm, reddened skin on the sacrum that does not blanch with
pressure. Which action by the nursing assistant requires an intervention by the
nurse? - ,,,answer,,,,,The aid firmly massages the reddened area in a circular
motion
The school nurse identifies several children who have food allergies. Which
sequence should the nurse teach the staff to follow if an allergic reaction is
observed in a child? - ,,,answer,,,,,Administer the EpiPen, call 911, call the
physician, call the parents
