NCLEX REVIEW QUESTIONS INTRO TO
PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
In which of the following cases is the nursing process applicable?
When nurses work with patients who are able to participate in their care
When families are clearly supportive and wish to participate in care
When patients are totally dependent on the nurse for care
All of the above - CORRECT-ANSWERSAll of the above
Which of the following statements concerning the nursing process is true?
the nursing process is nurse-oriented
the steps of the nursing process are separate entities
the nursing process is nursing practice in action
,the nursing process comprises 4 steps to promote patient well-being - CORRECT-
ANSWERSThe nursing process is nursing practice in action
Data that can be observed by one person and verified by another person observing the same
patient are known as:
Subjective
Objective
Symptomatic
Covert - CORRECT-ANSWERSObjective
Which of the following sources of patient data is usually the primary and best source?
Patient
Family Members
Patient Records
Other healthcare professionals - CORRECT-ANSWERSPatient
,When a patient you are admitting asks you why you are doing a history and physical assessment
since the doctor just completed one, your best reply is:
"In addition to providing us with valuable information about your health status, the nursing
assessment will allow us to plan and deliver individualized, holistic nursing care that draws on
your strengths."
"It's hospital policy. I know it must be tiresome, but I will try to be quick!"
"I'm a student nurse and need to develop the skill of assessing your health status and need for
nursing care. This information will help me develop a plan of care for your unique needs."
"We want to make sure that your responses are consistent and that all our data are accurate." -
CORRECT-ANSWERS"In addition to providing us with valuable information about your health
status, the nursing assessment will allow us to plan and deliver individualized, holistic nursing
care that draws on your strengths."
A patient complains of feeling nauseated after lunch. This is an example of what type of data?
, A) Subjective
B) Objective
C) Signs and Symptoms
D) Overt - CORRECT-ANSWERSSubjective
Use Maslow's Hierarchy of human needs to prioritize the following patient problems from
highest priority to lowest priority.
A) Disturbed body image
B) Ineffective airway clearance
C) Spiritual distress
D) Impaired social interaction - CORRECT-ANSWERSIneffective airway clearance, impaired
social interaction, disturbed body image, spiritual distress
Which of the following statements regarding nursing diagnoses is accurate?
1. Nursing diagnoses remain the same for as long as the disease is present
PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
In which of the following cases is the nursing process applicable?
When nurses work with patients who are able to participate in their care
When families are clearly supportive and wish to participate in care
When patients are totally dependent on the nurse for care
All of the above - CORRECT-ANSWERSAll of the above
Which of the following statements concerning the nursing process is true?
the nursing process is nurse-oriented
the steps of the nursing process are separate entities
the nursing process is nursing practice in action
,the nursing process comprises 4 steps to promote patient well-being - CORRECT-
ANSWERSThe nursing process is nursing practice in action
Data that can be observed by one person and verified by another person observing the same
patient are known as:
Subjective
Objective
Symptomatic
Covert - CORRECT-ANSWERSObjective
Which of the following sources of patient data is usually the primary and best source?
Patient
Family Members
Patient Records
Other healthcare professionals - CORRECT-ANSWERSPatient
,When a patient you are admitting asks you why you are doing a history and physical assessment
since the doctor just completed one, your best reply is:
"In addition to providing us with valuable information about your health status, the nursing
assessment will allow us to plan and deliver individualized, holistic nursing care that draws on
your strengths."
"It's hospital policy. I know it must be tiresome, but I will try to be quick!"
"I'm a student nurse and need to develop the skill of assessing your health status and need for
nursing care. This information will help me develop a plan of care for your unique needs."
"We want to make sure that your responses are consistent and that all our data are accurate." -
CORRECT-ANSWERS"In addition to providing us with valuable information about your health
status, the nursing assessment will allow us to plan and deliver individualized, holistic nursing
care that draws on your strengths."
A patient complains of feeling nauseated after lunch. This is an example of what type of data?
, A) Subjective
B) Objective
C) Signs and Symptoms
D) Overt - CORRECT-ANSWERSSubjective
Use Maslow's Hierarchy of human needs to prioritize the following patient problems from
highest priority to lowest priority.
A) Disturbed body image
B) Ineffective airway clearance
C) Spiritual distress
D) Impaired social interaction - CORRECT-ANSWERSIneffective airway clearance, impaired
social interaction, disturbed body image, spiritual distress
Which of the following statements regarding nursing diagnoses is accurate?
1. Nursing diagnoses remain the same for as long as the disease is present
