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NCLEX-PN 2026 Practice Questions & Answers (164
Q&A High-Yield Review) | Nursing Exam Prep Guide
Covering Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical
Nursing, Clinical Judgment, Maternal Health,
Emergency Care & NGN NCLEX Strategies for Pass
Success.
What does perimenopause refer to?
A period of time in which hormonal changes occur gradually, ovarian function
diminishes, and menses become irregular.
What is a contraindication for hormone replacement therapy?
Unexplained vaginal bleeding.
What should parents do before and after caring for a newborn's cord?
Wash their hands.
What is the correct way to warm bottles for feeding?
Use the defrost setting on a microwave oven.
How many teeth should an 18-month-old child have?
Approximately 12 teeth.
What physical finding indicates a risk for developmental dysplasia of the hip in
a 11-12 month old child?
Not pulling to a standing position.
What should the nurse prevent when administering intravenous electrolyte
solutions?
Infiltration of calcium, which causes tissue necrosis and sloughing.
Who should avoid foods high in potassium?
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A client with renal disease.
What do the ABG values pH 7.38, pO2 78 mmHg, pCO2 36 mmHg, and HCO3 24
mEq/L indicate?
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Homeostasis.
What are the major electrolytes in extracellular fluid?
Sodium and chloride.
What are the major electrolytes in the extracellular fluid?
Sodium and chloride.
What nursing measure is most appropriate for a client with Kawasaki disease to
meet positive body image outcomes?
Explaining progression of the disease to the client and family.
Which condition is most likely to impact the body image of an infant newly
diagnosed with Hemophilia?
Altered family processes.
What is an appropriate response by the nurse when a pregnant Native-American
woman requests a medicine woman be present during examination?
"I will assist you in arranging to have a medicine woman present."
Which intervention should not be performed when fetal heart monitoring indicates
fetal distress?
Decrease maternal fluids.
Which fetal heart monitor pattern can indicate cord compression?
Variable decelerations.
What does mammography detect?
Tumors.
Why might breast implants interfere with mammography?
They might prevent detection of masses.
What instruction should the nurse give a client undergoing mammography?
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NCLEX-PN 2026 Practice Questions & Answers (164
Q&A High-Yield Review) | Nursing Exam Prep Guide
Covering Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical
Nursing, Clinical Judgment, Maternal Health,
Emergency Care & NGN NCLEX Strategies for Pass
Success.
What does perimenopause refer to?
A period of time in which hormonal changes occur gradually, ovarian function
diminishes, and menses become irregular.
What is a contraindication for hormone replacement therapy?
Unexplained vaginal bleeding.
What should parents do before and after caring for a newborn's cord?
Wash their hands.
What is the correct way to warm bottles for feeding?
Use the defrost setting on a microwave oven.
How many teeth should an 18-month-old child have?
Approximately 12 teeth.
What physical finding indicates a risk for developmental dysplasia of the hip in
a 11-12 month old child?
Not pulling to a standing position.
What should the nurse prevent when administering intravenous electrolyte
solutions?
Infiltration of calcium, which causes tissue necrosis and sloughing.
Who should avoid foods high in potassium?
1/20
,6/15/26, 5:48 Next Gen NCLEX-PN practic
PM
A client with renal disease.
What do the ABG values pH 7.38, pO2 78 mmHg, pCO2 36 mmHg, and HCO3 24
mEq/L indicate?
2/20
, 6/15/26, 5:48 Next Gen NCLEX-PN practic
PM
Homeostasis.
What are the major electrolytes in extracellular fluid?
Sodium and chloride.
What are the major electrolytes in the extracellular fluid?
Sodium and chloride.
What nursing measure is most appropriate for a client with Kawasaki disease to
meet positive body image outcomes?
Explaining progression of the disease to the client and family.
Which condition is most likely to impact the body image of an infant newly
diagnosed with Hemophilia?
Altered family processes.
What is an appropriate response by the nurse when a pregnant Native-American
woman requests a medicine woman be present during examination?
"I will assist you in arranging to have a medicine woman present."
Which intervention should not be performed when fetal heart monitoring indicates
fetal distress?
Decrease maternal fluids.
Which fetal heart monitor pattern can indicate cord compression?
Variable decelerations.
What does mammography detect?
Tumors.
Why might breast implants interfere with mammography?
They might prevent detection of masses.
What instruction should the nurse give a client undergoing mammography?
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