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Introduction
This study resource is an original PN exit-style practice set designed to
help nursing students prepare for comprehensive practical nursing
examinations. The questions below are newly written practice items
inspired by common nursing concepts such as pharmacology,
medical-surgical nursing, maternal-child nursing, mental health,
leadership, safety, infection control, and prioritization.
## Table of Contents
* Fundamentals of Nursing
* Pharmacology
* Medical-Surgical Nursing
* Maternal-Newborn Nursing
* Pediatric Nursing
* Mental Health Nursing
* Leadership and Delegation
* Safety and Infection Control
* Comprehensive Practice Questions
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Practice Questions and Answers
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about infection prevention with a client
who has influenza. Which statement by the client indicates
understanding?
Answer: “I should cover my mouth when coughing and wash my
hands often.”
Rationale: Respiratory hygiene and proper handwashing reduce
transmission of influenza viruses.
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A client with heart failure suddenly develops shortness of breath and
crackles in both lungs. What should the nurse do first?
Answer: Place the client in high-Fowler position.
Rationale: Sitting upright promotes lung expansion and decreases
venous return, helping reduce pulmonary congestion.
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A nurse is caring for a client receiving digoxin. Which finding should
be reported immediately?
, Answer: Apical pulse of 52 beats/minute.
Rationale: Bradycardia may indicate digoxin toxicity and requires
withholding the medication and notifying the provider.
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A client with diabetes reports shakiness and sweating. Which action is
most appropriate?
Answer: Check the blood glucose level.
Rationale: Symptoms suggest hypoglycemia, and glucose assessment
guides immediate treatment.
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A nurse is caring for a postoperative client who reports calf pain. What
complication should the nurse suspect?
Answer: Deep vein thrombosis.
Rationale: Calf pain after surgery may indicate venous clot formation
requiring immediate evaluation.