NCLEX-RN Next Gen Exam Prep 2026 | 100% Verified
Questions & Answers | High-Yield Review Pack
1.
A patient has shortness of breath and O2 sat of 88%. What is the first action?
A. Call provider
B. Start IV fluids
C. Apply oxygen
D. Draw ABGs
Answer: C
2.
Which patient should the nurse see FIRST?
A. Stable diabetes patient
B. Post-op day 2 patient
C. Chest pain radiating to jaw
D. Patient requesting pain meds
Answer: C
3.
Which sign indicates hypoglycemia?
A. Fruity breath
B. Sweating and confusion
C. Deep slow breathing
D. Hypertension
Answer: B
4.
Contact precautions are required for:
,A. TB
B. Influenza
C. MRSA wound
D. Measles
Answer: C
5.
Which electrolyte imbalance is life-threatening?
A. K+ 6.5
B. Na+ 135
C. Ca2+ 9.2
D. Glucose 100
Answer: A
6.
Best position for respiratory distress?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. High Fowler’s
D. Prone
Answer: C
7.
Which medication requires monitoring for toxicity?
A. Digoxin
B. Paracetamol
C. Amoxicillin
D. Loratadine
Answer: A
, 8.
A sign of digoxin toxicity is:
A. Hypotension
B. Yellow-green halos
C. Constipation
D. Weight gain
Answer: B
9.
Priority nursing action for chest pain:
A. Administer morphine
B. Check ECG
C. Give oxygen
D. Take history
Answer: C
10.
Which is a sign of stroke?
A. Slow pulse
B. Sudden weakness on one side
C. Constipation
D. Fever
Answer: B
11.
Which acid-base imbalance is seen in COPD?
A. Metabolic alkalosis
B. Respiratory acidosis
C. Respiratory alkalosis
Questions & Answers | High-Yield Review Pack
1.
A patient has shortness of breath and O2 sat of 88%. What is the first action?
A. Call provider
B. Start IV fluids
C. Apply oxygen
D. Draw ABGs
Answer: C
2.
Which patient should the nurse see FIRST?
A. Stable diabetes patient
B. Post-op day 2 patient
C. Chest pain radiating to jaw
D. Patient requesting pain meds
Answer: C
3.
Which sign indicates hypoglycemia?
A. Fruity breath
B. Sweating and confusion
C. Deep slow breathing
D. Hypertension
Answer: B
4.
Contact precautions are required for:
,A. TB
B. Influenza
C. MRSA wound
D. Measles
Answer: C
5.
Which electrolyte imbalance is life-threatening?
A. K+ 6.5
B. Na+ 135
C. Ca2+ 9.2
D. Glucose 100
Answer: A
6.
Best position for respiratory distress?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. High Fowler’s
D. Prone
Answer: C
7.
Which medication requires monitoring for toxicity?
A. Digoxin
B. Paracetamol
C. Amoxicillin
D. Loratadine
Answer: A
, 8.
A sign of digoxin toxicity is:
A. Hypotension
B. Yellow-green halos
C. Constipation
D. Weight gain
Answer: B
9.
Priority nursing action for chest pain:
A. Administer morphine
B. Check ECG
C. Give oxygen
D. Take history
Answer: C
10.
Which is a sign of stroke?
A. Slow pulse
B. Sudden weakness on one side
C. Constipation
D. Fever
Answer: B
11.
Which acid-base imbalance is seen in COPD?
A. Metabolic alkalosis
B. Respiratory acidosis
C. Respiratory alkalosis
