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Nursing Research & Theory (NSG MISC) Exam Questions
and Answers 2026 – Complete Study Guide and Practice
Exam Material Q & A Instant Download Pdf
Introduction
This document contains a comprehensive collection of Nursing
Research & Theory (NSG MISC) exam questions and verified
answers covering leadership, delegation, ethics, legal issues,
prioritization, infection control, client advocacy, evidence-
based practice, and nursing management concepts. It also
includes pediatric, medical-surgical, emergency, and
community health nursing scenarios designed to support exam
preparation and clinical decision-making. The material is
organized in a question-and-answer format for efficient
review and reinforcement of key nursing principles. It is
suitable for students preparing for nursing theory
examinations, ATI-style assessments, and competency
evaluations.
Exam Questions and Answers
A Nurse manager is reviewing the stages of conflict
resolutions with the nursing staff. The nurse manager should
instruct the staff to expect the stages of conflict to occur in
what order? STEPs: --- correct precise answer ---1. Latent
Conflict.
2. Perceived Conflict
3. Felt Conflict
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4. Manifest Conflict.
5. Conflict Aftermath
A nurse is planning discharge care for a client who has
rheumatoid arthritis and has difficulty buttoning clothing.
Which of the following referrals should the nurse recommend
for the client? --- correct precise answer ---Occupational
Therapy
A nurse has just received report on four clients on a med-surg
unit. which of the following clients should the nurse plan to
assess first? --- correct precise answer ---A client who is post-
op following a total knee arthroplasty and has a cap. refill of 4
secs.
A nurse is caring for several clients. which of the following
actions should the nurse take to maintain client
confidentiality --- correct precise answer ---Tell a client's
partner that the clients lab test cannot be disclosed without
permission.
A Charge Nurse is delegating tasks on a nursing unit that is
short staffed. A client has a prescription for a wound
irrigation twice per day. Which of the following actions should
the CN take? --- correct precise answer ---Assign the
procedure to a LPN
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A nurse on a med-surg unit is terminally ill. which of the
follwoing actions demonstrates that the nurse is practicing in
an ethical manner when caring for the client? --- correct
precise answer ---Discuss end-of-life goals with the client.
A nurse is teaching about the patient protection and
affordable care act and their rights regarding insurance
coverage. which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? --- correct precise
answer ---"My insurance coverage no longer has lifetime
coverage limits."
A nurse is delegating tasks for a group of clients to an AP.
Which of the following statements by the nurse provides the
right direction of communication with the AP? --- correct
precise answer ---"Tell me what time the client in room 205
voids for the first time after catheter is removed."
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute diverticulitis and
is scheduled for surgery within the next 2hr. The client tells
the nurse that she has called a taxicab and is leaving the
hospital. After notifying the surgeon, which of the following
actions should the nurse take next? --- correct precise answer
---Inform the client about the risks she may encounter by
leaving the facility.
A Charge Nurse is evaluating a plan of care that a newly
licensed nurse developed for a client who us to received a
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continuous NG tube feeding. Which of the following
interventions should the CN ensure is part of the plan of care?
--- correct precise answer ---Use a 60ML syringe to flush out
a clogged tube.
A CN is planning assignments for the upcoming shift. Which of
the following tasks should the CN delegate to an AP? ---
correct precise answer ---Assisting a client who had a hip
arthroplasty to a chair.
A Nurse manager is conducting an annual performance review
for a staff nurse. Which of the following strategies should the
nurse use in the review process? Select all that apply ---
correct precise answer ---Include peer evals completed by
other staff nurses
Have the nurse conduct a self-appraisal prior to review
Complete a performance checklist
A nurse manager is reviewing the actions a staff nurse took
when they observed smoke coming from the wastebasket in a
client's room. The nurse manager should verify that the nurse
acted appropriately when they performed which of the
following actions first? --- correct precise answer ---
Transported the client to the hallway.
Nursing Research & Theory (NSG MISC) Exam Questions
and Answers 2026 – Complete Study Guide and Practice
Exam Material Q & A Instant Download Pdf
Introduction
This document contains a comprehensive collection of Nursing
Research & Theory (NSG MISC) exam questions and verified
answers covering leadership, delegation, ethics, legal issues,
prioritization, infection control, client advocacy, evidence-
based practice, and nursing management concepts. It also
includes pediatric, medical-surgical, emergency, and
community health nursing scenarios designed to support exam
preparation and clinical decision-making. The material is
organized in a question-and-answer format for efficient
review and reinforcement of key nursing principles. It is
suitable for students preparing for nursing theory
examinations, ATI-style assessments, and competency
evaluations.
Exam Questions and Answers
A Nurse manager is reviewing the stages of conflict
resolutions with the nursing staff. The nurse manager should
instruct the staff to expect the stages of conflict to occur in
what order? STEPs: --- correct precise answer ---1. Latent
Conflict.
2. Perceived Conflict
3. Felt Conflict
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4. Manifest Conflict.
5. Conflict Aftermath
A nurse is planning discharge care for a client who has
rheumatoid arthritis and has difficulty buttoning clothing.
Which of the following referrals should the nurse recommend
for the client? --- correct precise answer ---Occupational
Therapy
A nurse has just received report on four clients on a med-surg
unit. which of the following clients should the nurse plan to
assess first? --- correct precise answer ---A client who is post-
op following a total knee arthroplasty and has a cap. refill of 4
secs.
A nurse is caring for several clients. which of the following
actions should the nurse take to maintain client
confidentiality --- correct precise answer ---Tell a client's
partner that the clients lab test cannot be disclosed without
permission.
A Charge Nurse is delegating tasks on a nursing unit that is
short staffed. A client has a prescription for a wound
irrigation twice per day. Which of the following actions should
the CN take? --- correct precise answer ---Assign the
procedure to a LPN
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A nurse on a med-surg unit is terminally ill. which of the
follwoing actions demonstrates that the nurse is practicing in
an ethical manner when caring for the client? --- correct
precise answer ---Discuss end-of-life goals with the client.
A nurse is teaching about the patient protection and
affordable care act and their rights regarding insurance
coverage. which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? --- correct precise
answer ---"My insurance coverage no longer has lifetime
coverage limits."
A nurse is delegating tasks for a group of clients to an AP.
Which of the following statements by the nurse provides the
right direction of communication with the AP? --- correct
precise answer ---"Tell me what time the client in room 205
voids for the first time after catheter is removed."
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute diverticulitis and
is scheduled for surgery within the next 2hr. The client tells
the nurse that she has called a taxicab and is leaving the
hospital. After notifying the surgeon, which of the following
actions should the nurse take next? --- correct precise answer
---Inform the client about the risks she may encounter by
leaving the facility.
A Charge Nurse is evaluating a plan of care that a newly
licensed nurse developed for a client who us to received a
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continuous NG tube feeding. Which of the following
interventions should the CN ensure is part of the plan of care?
--- correct precise answer ---Use a 60ML syringe to flush out
a clogged tube.
A CN is planning assignments for the upcoming shift. Which of
the following tasks should the CN delegate to an AP? ---
correct precise answer ---Assisting a client who had a hip
arthroplasty to a chair.
A Nurse manager is conducting an annual performance review
for a staff nurse. Which of the following strategies should the
nurse use in the review process? Select all that apply ---
correct precise answer ---Include peer evals completed by
other staff nurses
Have the nurse conduct a self-appraisal prior to review
Complete a performance checklist
A nurse manager is reviewing the actions a staff nurse took
when they observed smoke coming from the wastebasket in a
client's room. The nurse manager should verify that the nurse
acted appropriately when they performed which of the
following actions first? --- correct precise answer ---
Transported the client to the hallway.
