NURSING ACCELERATION CHALLENGE EXAM
(NACE) I PN-RN: FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
2025/2026 WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. Nociceptive pain feels like
throbbing, dull, aching, localized, pressing, pulling
intense
burning
shooting
2. According to the WHO analgesic ladder, step 3 includes which of the
following medication?
Codeine
Oxycodone
Morphine
PCA Pump
3. If a patient with cognitive impairments is refusing treatment due to fear of
pain, which therapeutic communication approach should a nurse take?
Tell the patient that their fears are unfounded and they should
comply.
Engage the patient in a calm discussion to explore their fears and
provide reassurance.
, Use medical jargon to explain the necessity of the treatment.
Redirect the patient’s attention to a different topic.
4. What term describes the study of the biological effects of drugs over time?
, Pharmacodynamics
Half-time
Effect-site equilibrium
Pharmacokinetics
5. A patient with cancer reports severe pain that has not improved with
codeine. According to the WHO analgesic ladder, what should be the next
step in their pain management?
Switch to acetaminophen.
Increase the dose of codeine.
Administer morphine or a stronger opioid.
Introduce non-pharmacological pain management techniques.
6. Why is it important for the nurse to provide a supportive and
nonjudgmental response to the family member's feelings about death?
It acknowledges the family's emotional response and respects
their individual coping mechanisms.
It ensures that the family member feels obligated to stay with the
patient.
It minimizes the emotional impact of the situation on the family.
It encourages the family member to confront their fears about death.
7. How often should an Alzheimer patient be bathed according to best
practices?
Daily
Biweekly
(NACE) I PN-RN: FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
2025/2026 WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. Nociceptive pain feels like
throbbing, dull, aching, localized, pressing, pulling
intense
burning
shooting
2. According to the WHO analgesic ladder, step 3 includes which of the
following medication?
Codeine
Oxycodone
Morphine
PCA Pump
3. If a patient with cognitive impairments is refusing treatment due to fear of
pain, which therapeutic communication approach should a nurse take?
Tell the patient that their fears are unfounded and they should
comply.
Engage the patient in a calm discussion to explore their fears and
provide reassurance.
, Use medical jargon to explain the necessity of the treatment.
Redirect the patient’s attention to a different topic.
4. What term describes the study of the biological effects of drugs over time?
, Pharmacodynamics
Half-time
Effect-site equilibrium
Pharmacokinetics
5. A patient with cancer reports severe pain that has not improved with
codeine. According to the WHO analgesic ladder, what should be the next
step in their pain management?
Switch to acetaminophen.
Increase the dose of codeine.
Administer morphine or a stronger opioid.
Introduce non-pharmacological pain management techniques.
6. Why is it important for the nurse to provide a supportive and
nonjudgmental response to the family member's feelings about death?
It acknowledges the family's emotional response and respects
their individual coping mechanisms.
It ensures that the family member feels obligated to stay with the
patient.
It minimizes the emotional impact of the situation on the family.
It encourages the family member to confront their fears about death.
7. How often should an Alzheimer patient be bathed according to best
practices?
Daily
Biweekly
