PN 1200 IV THERAPY MIDTERM EXAM
2026 FINAL SCRIPT FULL SOLUTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED PRACTICE
GRADED A+
⩥ Question 129 of 130
Question:
The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is preparing for the admission
of a client who was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). Which instruction
should the practical nurse (PN) provide to the UAP?
A. Initiate airborne precautions.
B. Observe droplet precautions.
C. Maintain standard precautions.
D. Use protective isolation. Answer: A. Initiate airborne precautions.
⩥ Question 128 of 130
Question:
,The practical nurse (PN) checks the face of an older adult client who is
wearing a nasal cannula. Which new finding is most important for the
PN to report to the charge nurse?
A. Drooping of the right side of the mouth.
B. Redness of the cheek under the cannula.
C. Dry, cracked mucous membranes.
D. Encrustations on both of the eyelids. Answer: A. Drooping of the
right side of the mouth.
⩥ Question 127 of 130
Question:
An older male client is transferred to the rehabilitation unit with the
diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) with left-sided hemiplegia.
The practical nurse (PN) addresses the client from the right side, and the
client points to the left leg and states, "There is a leg in my bed!"
How should the PN respond?
A. Tell him the stroke has impaired his ability to recognize his paralyzed
leg.
B. Direct him to look at his legs and see that they both belong to him.
C. Ask him to explain what he thinks happened to his leg if that is not
his.
,D. Reply that he may think there is an extra leg in his bed, the PN does
not see it. Answer: A. Tell him the stroke has impaired his ability to
recognize his paralyzed leg.
⩥ Question 126 of 130
Question:
Epidural anesthesia is initiated for a primigravida at 40 weeks gestation
who is in active labor. Which assessment has the greatest priority for the
practical nurse to monitor during the administration of epidural
anesthesia?
A. Maternal blood pressure (BP).
B. Infusion pump and IV site.
C. Variability of fetal heart rate.
D. Level of pain sensation. Answer: A. Maternal blood pressure (BP).
⩥ Question 125 of 130
Question:
A resident of a long-term care facility tells the practical nurse (PN) that
he has not had a bowel movement in three days and needs something to
fix his problem. Which action should the PN take first?
, A. Encourage the client to drink more fluids.
B. Administer a prescribed as needed (PRN) laxative.
C. Assist the client to walk in the hallways.
D. Auscultate the client's bowel sounds. Answer: D. Auscultate the
client's bowel sounds.
⩥ Question 124 of 130
Question:
The practical nurse (PN) is acting as a peer coach for a new PN
graduate. Which observed behavior(s) demonstrate to the PN that the
new graduate can safely perform client care? (Select all that apply.)
A. Uses sanitizing gel when hands are visibly soiled.
B. Plans fluid allowances per shift for fluid-restricted clients.
C. Repositions clients who are immobile every 1 to 2 hours.
D. Recaps needles prior to placing in sharps container.
E. Applies fresh gloves after completing hand hygiene. Answer: B. Plans
fluid allowances per shift for fluid-restricted clients.
C. Repositions clients who are immobile every 1 to 2 hours.
E. Applies fresh gloves after completing hand hygiene.
⩥ Question 123 of 130
2026 FINAL SCRIPT FULL SOLUTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED PRACTICE
GRADED A+
⩥ Question 129 of 130
Question:
The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is preparing for the admission
of a client who was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). Which instruction
should the practical nurse (PN) provide to the UAP?
A. Initiate airborne precautions.
B. Observe droplet precautions.
C. Maintain standard precautions.
D. Use protective isolation. Answer: A. Initiate airborne precautions.
⩥ Question 128 of 130
Question:
,The practical nurse (PN) checks the face of an older adult client who is
wearing a nasal cannula. Which new finding is most important for the
PN to report to the charge nurse?
A. Drooping of the right side of the mouth.
B. Redness of the cheek under the cannula.
C. Dry, cracked mucous membranes.
D. Encrustations on both of the eyelids. Answer: A. Drooping of the
right side of the mouth.
⩥ Question 127 of 130
Question:
An older male client is transferred to the rehabilitation unit with the
diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) with left-sided hemiplegia.
The practical nurse (PN) addresses the client from the right side, and the
client points to the left leg and states, "There is a leg in my bed!"
How should the PN respond?
A. Tell him the stroke has impaired his ability to recognize his paralyzed
leg.
B. Direct him to look at his legs and see that they both belong to him.
C. Ask him to explain what he thinks happened to his leg if that is not
his.
,D. Reply that he may think there is an extra leg in his bed, the PN does
not see it. Answer: A. Tell him the stroke has impaired his ability to
recognize his paralyzed leg.
⩥ Question 126 of 130
Question:
Epidural anesthesia is initiated for a primigravida at 40 weeks gestation
who is in active labor. Which assessment has the greatest priority for the
practical nurse to monitor during the administration of epidural
anesthesia?
A. Maternal blood pressure (BP).
B. Infusion pump and IV site.
C. Variability of fetal heart rate.
D. Level of pain sensation. Answer: A. Maternal blood pressure (BP).
⩥ Question 125 of 130
Question:
A resident of a long-term care facility tells the practical nurse (PN) that
he has not had a bowel movement in three days and needs something to
fix his problem. Which action should the PN take first?
, A. Encourage the client to drink more fluids.
B. Administer a prescribed as needed (PRN) laxative.
C. Assist the client to walk in the hallways.
D. Auscultate the client's bowel sounds. Answer: D. Auscultate the
client's bowel sounds.
⩥ Question 124 of 130
Question:
The practical nurse (PN) is acting as a peer coach for a new PN
graduate. Which observed behavior(s) demonstrate to the PN that the
new graduate can safely perform client care? (Select all that apply.)
A. Uses sanitizing gel when hands are visibly soiled.
B. Plans fluid allowances per shift for fluid-restricted clients.
C. Repositions clients who are immobile every 1 to 2 hours.
D. Recaps needles prior to placing in sharps container.
E. Applies fresh gloves after completing hand hygiene. Answer: B. Plans
fluid allowances per shift for fluid-restricted clients.
C. Repositions clients who are immobile every 1 to 2 hours.
E. Applies fresh gloves after completing hand hygiene.
⩥ Question 123 of 130
