NURS 339 PREDICTOR EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
2022/2023
The male client asks the nurse, “Why am I experiencing erectile dysfunction
(ED)?” The nurse reviews the client’s medications. The nurse recognizes that which
classification increases the risk for ED?
a. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
b. Antihypertensive medications.
c. Anticoagulant medications.
d. Histamine H2
inhibitors. Answer: B
The nurse in the hospital cafeteria overhears two nursing assistive personnel
(NAP) discuss the client’s condition. What is the PRIORITY action for the nurse to take?
a. Change the topic of the conversation.
b. Report the employees to their nurse manager.
c. Inform the employees about patient confidentiality and the client’s right to privacy.
d. Meet with the employees at the end of the shift and tell them not to discuss clients
in a public place.
Answer: C
The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with dehydration. The plan of care indicates
the client is to drink two ounces of fluid every hour. The nurse determines the goal is met
if which is recorded on the intake and output (I&O) sheet for an eight-hour shift?
a. 360 ml
b. 160 ml
c. 480 ml
d. 240 ml 1 oz=30 ml; 60 oz*8= 480
ml Answer: C
The nurse and LPN/LVN care for clients on a medical-surgical unit. The RN
should delegate which activity to the LPN/LVN?
a. Follow up on the client’s report of chest and back itching two hours after starting
a patient controlled analgesia pump.
b. Provide instruction for the client receiving the first nicotine patch.
c. Inform the health care provider of the client’s history of peptic ulcer disease prior
to administration of streptokinase.
d. Take the blood pressure and heart rate before administration of
enalapril. Answer: D
,NURS 339 PREDICTOR EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
2022/2023
The nurses care for the client diagnosed with tuberculosis. Before
discontinuing airborne precautions, the nurse must confirm which?
a. The tuberculin skin test is negative
b. No acid-fast bacteria are in the sputum.
c. The client has received anti-tuberculin medication for three days.
d. The client’s temperature has returned to
normal. Answer: B
The nurse cares for the client at 28 weeks gestation diagnosed with a complete
placenta previa. The nurse determines discharge teaching is effective if the client
makes which statement to her husband?
a. I can go back to work tomorrow on a part-time basis
b. I’m sorry to tell you we can’t have sexual relations
c. I will still be able to have a vaginal birth
d. I have to come back in 48 hours for a vaginal
exam Answer: B
The nurse prepares the client diagnosed with myxedema for discharge.
Which action should the nurse teach related to body temperature?
a. “Alternate acetaminophen with ibuprophen every four hours for fever”
b. “Take your temperature and record the results three times a day.”
c. “Put on multiple layers of clothes until you fell comfortably warm.”
d. “Use a heating pad during the day and electric blanket at
night.” Answer: C
The nurse cares for clients in the labor and delivery unit. The nurse
anticipates which client is a candidate for induction of labor?
a. The client with the fetal face as the presenting part.
b. The client diagnosed with preeclampsia.
c. The client diagnosed with active herpes infection.
d. The client experiencing late
decelerations. Answer: B
The nurse cares for the client diagnosed with HIV. The nurse determines which
goal is MOST important?
a. Prevent Kaposi’s sarcoma.
b. Prevent depression
c. Prevent infections.
d. Prevent social
isolation. Answer: C
The nurse educator presents an in-service on acyanotic heart disease. Which is
the most common symptom of this disorder that the nurse educator should include?
a. Severe retarded growth.
b. Clubbing of the fingers and toes.
c. Presence of an audible heart murmur.
, NURS 339 PREDICTOR EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
2022/2023
d. Polycythemia.
Answer: C
The nurse provides care for the client diagnosed with pneumonia who has
postural drainage twice a day. Which client response indicates to the nurse that
treatment is effective?
a. “My upset stomach is better.”
b. “I am coughing up more sputum.”
c. “My cough is better.”
d. “I don’t feel feverish
anymore.” Answer: B
The risk management department plans a program to reduce errors. Which is
the most common cause of errors in medication administration?
a. Failure to follow routine policy and procedures.
b. Caring for too many clients.
c. Responsible for administering numerous medications.
d. Unfamiliar with monk of the new pharmaceuticals
ordered. Answer: A
The nurse cares for the school-aged child newly diagnosed with type 1
diabetes. The nurse instructs the family that the child’s insulin needs will decrease
during which situation?
a. Active exercise
b. Infection
c. Emotional stress.
d. Puberty.
Answer: A
The nurse cares for the client receiving lactulose. The nurse determines
the medication is effective if which is observed?
a. The client’s weight increases by 5 pounds.
b. The client denies shortness of breath.
c. The client’s urinary output is 2000 ml daily.
d. The client is alert and oriented to person, place and
time. Answer: D
The nurse cares for the three-year-old prior to a surgical procedure. Which
behavior indicates that the child is coping with preoperative preparation?
a. The child hops around the room pretending to be a bunny while the nurse
attempts to obtain a blood pressure reading.
b. The child talks about the picture of a nurse and client while coloring the
picture using a number of bright colored crayons.
c. The child sits quietly reading a story about a boy who is going to have surgery
while the nurse reviews the consent from the parents.
2022/2023
The male client asks the nurse, “Why am I experiencing erectile dysfunction
(ED)?” The nurse reviews the client’s medications. The nurse recognizes that which
classification increases the risk for ED?
a. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
b. Antihypertensive medications.
c. Anticoagulant medications.
d. Histamine H2
inhibitors. Answer: B
The nurse in the hospital cafeteria overhears two nursing assistive personnel
(NAP) discuss the client’s condition. What is the PRIORITY action for the nurse to take?
a. Change the topic of the conversation.
b. Report the employees to their nurse manager.
c. Inform the employees about patient confidentiality and the client’s right to privacy.
d. Meet with the employees at the end of the shift and tell them not to discuss clients
in a public place.
Answer: C
The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with dehydration. The plan of care indicates
the client is to drink two ounces of fluid every hour. The nurse determines the goal is met
if which is recorded on the intake and output (I&O) sheet for an eight-hour shift?
a. 360 ml
b. 160 ml
c. 480 ml
d. 240 ml 1 oz=30 ml; 60 oz*8= 480
ml Answer: C
The nurse and LPN/LVN care for clients on a medical-surgical unit. The RN
should delegate which activity to the LPN/LVN?
a. Follow up on the client’s report of chest and back itching two hours after starting
a patient controlled analgesia pump.
b. Provide instruction for the client receiving the first nicotine patch.
c. Inform the health care provider of the client’s history of peptic ulcer disease prior
to administration of streptokinase.
d. Take the blood pressure and heart rate before administration of
enalapril. Answer: D
,NURS 339 PREDICTOR EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
2022/2023
The nurses care for the client diagnosed with tuberculosis. Before
discontinuing airborne precautions, the nurse must confirm which?
a. The tuberculin skin test is negative
b. No acid-fast bacteria are in the sputum.
c. The client has received anti-tuberculin medication for three days.
d. The client’s temperature has returned to
normal. Answer: B
The nurse cares for the client at 28 weeks gestation diagnosed with a complete
placenta previa. The nurse determines discharge teaching is effective if the client
makes which statement to her husband?
a. I can go back to work tomorrow on a part-time basis
b. I’m sorry to tell you we can’t have sexual relations
c. I will still be able to have a vaginal birth
d. I have to come back in 48 hours for a vaginal
exam Answer: B
The nurse prepares the client diagnosed with myxedema for discharge.
Which action should the nurse teach related to body temperature?
a. “Alternate acetaminophen with ibuprophen every four hours for fever”
b. “Take your temperature and record the results three times a day.”
c. “Put on multiple layers of clothes until you fell comfortably warm.”
d. “Use a heating pad during the day and electric blanket at
night.” Answer: C
The nurse cares for clients in the labor and delivery unit. The nurse
anticipates which client is a candidate for induction of labor?
a. The client with the fetal face as the presenting part.
b. The client diagnosed with preeclampsia.
c. The client diagnosed with active herpes infection.
d. The client experiencing late
decelerations. Answer: B
The nurse cares for the client diagnosed with HIV. The nurse determines which
goal is MOST important?
a. Prevent Kaposi’s sarcoma.
b. Prevent depression
c. Prevent infections.
d. Prevent social
isolation. Answer: C
The nurse educator presents an in-service on acyanotic heart disease. Which is
the most common symptom of this disorder that the nurse educator should include?
a. Severe retarded growth.
b. Clubbing of the fingers and toes.
c. Presence of an audible heart murmur.
, NURS 339 PREDICTOR EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
2022/2023
d. Polycythemia.
Answer: C
The nurse provides care for the client diagnosed with pneumonia who has
postural drainage twice a day. Which client response indicates to the nurse that
treatment is effective?
a. “My upset stomach is better.”
b. “I am coughing up more sputum.”
c. “My cough is better.”
d. “I don’t feel feverish
anymore.” Answer: B
The risk management department plans a program to reduce errors. Which is
the most common cause of errors in medication administration?
a. Failure to follow routine policy and procedures.
b. Caring for too many clients.
c. Responsible for administering numerous medications.
d. Unfamiliar with monk of the new pharmaceuticals
ordered. Answer: A
The nurse cares for the school-aged child newly diagnosed with type 1
diabetes. The nurse instructs the family that the child’s insulin needs will decrease
during which situation?
a. Active exercise
b. Infection
c. Emotional stress.
d. Puberty.
Answer: A
The nurse cares for the client receiving lactulose. The nurse determines
the medication is effective if which is observed?
a. The client’s weight increases by 5 pounds.
b. The client denies shortness of breath.
c. The client’s urinary output is 2000 ml daily.
d. The client is alert and oriented to person, place and
time. Answer: D
The nurse cares for the three-year-old prior to a surgical procedure. Which
behavior indicates that the child is coping with preoperative preparation?
a. The child hops around the room pretending to be a bunny while the nurse
attempts to obtain a blood pressure reading.
b. The child talks about the picture of a nurse and client while coloring the
picture using a number of bright colored crayons.
c. The child sits quietly reading a story about a boy who is going to have surgery
while the nurse reviews the consent from the parents.
