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GREEN LIGHT COMPREHESIVE PREDICTOR LATEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
ALL 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
1. What is the primary purpose of the z-track administration technique in
nursing?
To increase the absorption rate of the drug
To prevent injury to the sciatic nerve
To allow a larger amount of medication to be injected
To decrease the risk of subcutaneous infiltration
2. If a postoperative client in low-Fowler's position continues to report pain and
discomfort at the incision site, what should the nurse do next?
Encourage the client to take deep breaths.
Administer pain medication immediately.
Assess the incision for signs of infection or further complications.
Reposition the client to a supine position.
3. Describe the rationale behind administering ciprofloxacin to a client exposed
to anthrax.
Ciprofloxacin is used to treat viral infections, not bacterial ones.
Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic effective against anthrax bacteria and
is used for prophylaxis.
Ciprofloxacin is primarily used for pain management in anthrax cases.
Ciprofloxacin helps in reducing fever caused by anthrax exposure.
4. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who developed chest
, pain 6 hr ago. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an
indication of a myocardial infarction (MI)?
Calcium 7.5
Troponin 18 ng/mL
Total cortisol 0.9
Amylase 440 units
5. If a nurse notices that a client with anorexia nervosa is becoming increasingly
anxious during mealtimes, what should the nurse do to adapt the care plan?
Encourage the client to eat alone to reduce distractions.
Allow the client to skip meals if feeling anxious.
Implement calming techniques and provide emotional support
during meals.
Increase the frequency of weigh-ins to daily.
6. What is the primary indicator of effective high-frequency chest compressions
in a child with cystic fibrosis?
Increased nasal secretions
Increased sputum production
Diminished breath sounds
Dry, hacking cough
7. Why is it important for a nurse to complete activities for one client before
moving to the next client?
It helps in multitasking effectively.
It ensures thorough care and minimizes the risk of errors.
It reduces the need for documentation.
, It allows the nurse to take longer breaks.
8. If a client continues to report difficulty falling asleep despite scheduling care
tasks appropriately, what should the nurse consider next?
Advise the client to avoid all forms of light in the evening.
Assess the client for underlying causes of insomnia.
Increase the frequency of nighttime assessments.
Recommend the use of sleep medications immediately.
9. What is a key sign that a nurse should monitor for in a patient with a long arm
cast to assess for acute compartment syndrome?
Change in mental status
Shortness of breath
Edema
Petechiae
10. If a parent reports that their child is experiencing burning after applying
permethrin 5% cream, what should the nurse's initial response be?
Suggest applying the cream more frequently to reduce symptoms.
Reassure the parent that burning is a known side effect and
monitor the child's reaction.
Instruct the parent to apply a cold compress to the area and ignore
the burning.
Advise the parent to discontinue use immediately without further
assessment.
11. What is the primary laboratory test used to monitor long-term blood glucose
control in diabetic patients?
, Urinalysis for ketones
HbA1c
Fasting blood glucose test
3-hr oral glucose tolerance test
12. The nurse is admitting a 7-month-old child with bruising of the arms and
chest to the pediatric unit. Which action should the nurse take?
The nurse should alert the nurse manager.
No action by the nurse is needed.
The nurse should monitor the situation.
The nurse should alert protective services.
13. Which laboratory test would be used to assess long-term glucose control in
a patient who was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus six months ago?
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
Urinalysis for glucose and ketones
Alkaline Phosphatase
Fasting Blood Glucose Level
14. Why is calcium particularly important for a postpartum client who is
breastfeeding?
Calcium helps in the production of breast milk but is not crucial for
the infant's development.
Calcium is important for energy production in the mother during
breastfeeding.
Calcium is necessary for the synthesis of maternal hormones during
lactation.
GREEN LIGHT COMPREHESIVE PREDICTOR LATEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
ALL 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
1. What is the primary purpose of the z-track administration technique in
nursing?
To increase the absorption rate of the drug
To prevent injury to the sciatic nerve
To allow a larger amount of medication to be injected
To decrease the risk of subcutaneous infiltration
2. If a postoperative client in low-Fowler's position continues to report pain and
discomfort at the incision site, what should the nurse do next?
Encourage the client to take deep breaths.
Administer pain medication immediately.
Assess the incision for signs of infection or further complications.
Reposition the client to a supine position.
3. Describe the rationale behind administering ciprofloxacin to a client exposed
to anthrax.
Ciprofloxacin is used to treat viral infections, not bacterial ones.
Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic effective against anthrax bacteria and
is used for prophylaxis.
Ciprofloxacin is primarily used for pain management in anthrax cases.
Ciprofloxacin helps in reducing fever caused by anthrax exposure.
4. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who developed chest
, pain 6 hr ago. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an
indication of a myocardial infarction (MI)?
Calcium 7.5
Troponin 18 ng/mL
Total cortisol 0.9
Amylase 440 units
5. If a nurse notices that a client with anorexia nervosa is becoming increasingly
anxious during mealtimes, what should the nurse do to adapt the care plan?
Encourage the client to eat alone to reduce distractions.
Allow the client to skip meals if feeling anxious.
Implement calming techniques and provide emotional support
during meals.
Increase the frequency of weigh-ins to daily.
6. What is the primary indicator of effective high-frequency chest compressions
in a child with cystic fibrosis?
Increased nasal secretions
Increased sputum production
Diminished breath sounds
Dry, hacking cough
7. Why is it important for a nurse to complete activities for one client before
moving to the next client?
It helps in multitasking effectively.
It ensures thorough care and minimizes the risk of errors.
It reduces the need for documentation.
, It allows the nurse to take longer breaks.
8. If a client continues to report difficulty falling asleep despite scheduling care
tasks appropriately, what should the nurse consider next?
Advise the client to avoid all forms of light in the evening.
Assess the client for underlying causes of insomnia.
Increase the frequency of nighttime assessments.
Recommend the use of sleep medications immediately.
9. What is a key sign that a nurse should monitor for in a patient with a long arm
cast to assess for acute compartment syndrome?
Change in mental status
Shortness of breath
Edema
Petechiae
10. If a parent reports that their child is experiencing burning after applying
permethrin 5% cream, what should the nurse's initial response be?
Suggest applying the cream more frequently to reduce symptoms.
Reassure the parent that burning is a known side effect and
monitor the child's reaction.
Instruct the parent to apply a cold compress to the area and ignore
the burning.
Advise the parent to discontinue use immediately without further
assessment.
11. What is the primary laboratory test used to monitor long-term blood glucose
control in diabetic patients?
, Urinalysis for ketones
HbA1c
Fasting blood glucose test
3-hr oral glucose tolerance test
12. The nurse is admitting a 7-month-old child with bruising of the arms and
chest to the pediatric unit. Which action should the nurse take?
The nurse should alert the nurse manager.
No action by the nurse is needed.
The nurse should monitor the situation.
The nurse should alert protective services.
13. Which laboratory test would be used to assess long-term glucose control in
a patient who was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus six months ago?
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
Urinalysis for glucose and ketones
Alkaline Phosphatase
Fasting Blood Glucose Level
14. Why is calcium particularly important for a postpartum client who is
breastfeeding?
Calcium helps in the production of breast milk but is not crucial for
the infant's development.
Calcium is important for energy production in the mother during
breastfeeding.
Calcium is necessary for the synthesis of maternal hormones during
lactation.
