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NACE PN TO RN EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A female client who complains of chest pain is admitted. The
nurse can expect which of the following laboratory tests ordered
by the physician to confirm a myocardial infarction diagnosis? -
Correct Answer: creatine kinase The physician orders laboratory
tests and diagnostic tests to confirm a diagnosis of myocardial
infarction. Creatine kinase is an enzyme located in the cardiac
muscle, brain and skeletal muscle. As this enzyme rises, there is
injury to the muscle cells. Further, the higher the serum CK, the
more the muscle tissue that is damaged. Electrocardiogram,
radionuclide imaging and hemodynamic monitoring are used to
diagnosis a myocardial infarction. However, these are diagnostic
tests and not laboratory tests.
The nurse is providing breast cancer education at a community
facility. The American Cancer Society recommends that women
get mammograms - The correct answer is yearly after age 40.
The American Cancer Society recommends a mammogram yearly
for women over age 40. The other statements are not correct. It is
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recommended that women between ages 20 and 40 have a
professional breast examination (not a mammogram) every 3
years.
The client had a nephrectomy for the removal of kidney due to
major lacerations two hours ago. What is a nursing priority? -
Correct answer: Maintain the drainage tube patency
The nurse should monitor the drainage tube patency every 4
hours for 24 to 48 hours after the client's nephrectomy procedure.
By doing so, the nurse can ensure the client's tubes drain freely
and help prevent hydronephrosis, which is urine collected in the
renal pelvis because of obstruction with the outflow of the urine.
A client is admitted with tuberculosis. The client should be placed
in which type of precaution based isolation? - Correct answer:
Airborne. The nurse should use airborne precautions when caring
for a client with known or suspected tuberculosis to reduce the
spread of the tuberculosis. Precautions that are employed are
private room that has its own hand washing station and bathroom,
special ventilation system that is separate from the hospital wide
ventilation system and providing masks for anyone entering the
room to see the client.
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Which clinical indicator is the nurse most likely to identify when
exploring the history of a client with insomnia? - Correct answer:
Irritability. Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or stay sleep.
Individuals who experience insomnia complain of unrefreshed
sleep, daytime sleepiness, trouble concentrating, irritability, and
waking up several times at night.
The physician prescribes home oxygen therapy for a client with
pulmonary fibrosis. The nurse collaborates with the social worker
assigned to the client about arranging the home oxygen therapy.
Which health team member will be responsible for evaluating the
client's knowledge of home oxygen use? - Correct Answer: home
health nurse. The home health nurse is responsible for evaluating
the client's knowledge of home oxygen use. The social worker is
only responsible for coordinating the services. The hospital staff
nurse and physician do not observe the client in the home, so
they cannot adequately evaluate the client's knowledge of home
oxygen use.
The normal blood glucose range is which of the following? -
Correct Answer:70-100 mg/dL
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Which is a FALSE statement regarding factors contributing to the
development of schizophrenia? - Correct Answer:
In order for someone to be diagnosed with schizophrenia, they
must show brain damage on a brain scan.
Experts now agree that schizophrenia develops as a result of
interplay between biological disposition and the kind of
environment a person is exposed to. However there are no
medical tests that will diagnose schizophrenia.
Pain has which of the following effects on respiratory rate? -
Correct answer: Increases. Pain will increase respiratory and
heart functions. This can be counteracted with morphine if
indicated.
What hormone does the anterior pituitary produce? - Correct
answer: Follicle-stimulating hormone. The anterior pituitary
regulates several physiological processes including stress,
growth, and reproduction. Its regulatory functions are achieved
through the secretion of various peptide hormones that act on
NACE PN TO RN EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A female client who complains of chest pain is admitted. The
nurse can expect which of the following laboratory tests ordered
by the physician to confirm a myocardial infarction diagnosis? -
Correct Answer: creatine kinase The physician orders laboratory
tests and diagnostic tests to confirm a diagnosis of myocardial
infarction. Creatine kinase is an enzyme located in the cardiac
muscle, brain and skeletal muscle. As this enzyme rises, there is
injury to the muscle cells. Further, the higher the serum CK, the
more the muscle tissue that is damaged. Electrocardiogram,
radionuclide imaging and hemodynamic monitoring are used to
diagnosis a myocardial infarction. However, these are diagnostic
tests and not laboratory tests.
The nurse is providing breast cancer education at a community
facility. The American Cancer Society recommends that women
get mammograms - The correct answer is yearly after age 40.
The American Cancer Society recommends a mammogram yearly
for women over age 40. The other statements are not correct. It is
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recommended that women between ages 20 and 40 have a
professional breast examination (not a mammogram) every 3
years.
The client had a nephrectomy for the removal of kidney due to
major lacerations two hours ago. What is a nursing priority? -
Correct answer: Maintain the drainage tube patency
The nurse should monitor the drainage tube patency every 4
hours for 24 to 48 hours after the client's nephrectomy procedure.
By doing so, the nurse can ensure the client's tubes drain freely
and help prevent hydronephrosis, which is urine collected in the
renal pelvis because of obstruction with the outflow of the urine.
A client is admitted with tuberculosis. The client should be placed
in which type of precaution based isolation? - Correct answer:
Airborne. The nurse should use airborne precautions when caring
for a client with known or suspected tuberculosis to reduce the
spread of the tuberculosis. Precautions that are employed are
private room that has its own hand washing station and bathroom,
special ventilation system that is separate from the hospital wide
ventilation system and providing masks for anyone entering the
room to see the client.
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Which clinical indicator is the nurse most likely to identify when
exploring the history of a client with insomnia? - Correct answer:
Irritability. Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or stay sleep.
Individuals who experience insomnia complain of unrefreshed
sleep, daytime sleepiness, trouble concentrating, irritability, and
waking up several times at night.
The physician prescribes home oxygen therapy for a client with
pulmonary fibrosis. The nurse collaborates with the social worker
assigned to the client about arranging the home oxygen therapy.
Which health team member will be responsible for evaluating the
client's knowledge of home oxygen use? - Correct Answer: home
health nurse. The home health nurse is responsible for evaluating
the client's knowledge of home oxygen use. The social worker is
only responsible for coordinating the services. The hospital staff
nurse and physician do not observe the client in the home, so
they cannot adequately evaluate the client's knowledge of home
oxygen use.
The normal blood glucose range is which of the following? -
Correct Answer:70-100 mg/dL
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Which is a FALSE statement regarding factors contributing to the
development of schizophrenia? - Correct Answer:
In order for someone to be diagnosed with schizophrenia, they
must show brain damage on a brain scan.
Experts now agree that schizophrenia develops as a result of
interplay between biological disposition and the kind of
environment a person is exposed to. However there are no
medical tests that will diagnose schizophrenia.
Pain has which of the following effects on respiratory rate? -
Correct answer: Increases. Pain will increase respiratory and
heart functions. This can be counteracted with morphine if
indicated.
What hormone does the anterior pituitary produce? - Correct
answer: Follicle-stimulating hormone. The anterior pituitary
regulates several physiological processes including stress,
growth, and reproduction. Its regulatory functions are achieved
through the secretion of various peptide hormones that act on
