NUR 4120 KAPLAN DIAG A MS3 NURSING PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
HIGHLIGHTED NEW MODIFIED TESTED AND
APPROVED 2025/2026 LATEST
1. The nurse observes a nursing assistive personnel (NAP) enter the room of the client diagnosed
with tuberculosis (TB) to provide morning care. Which observation, if you made by the nurse,
does not require an intervention?
a. The NAP enters the room while wearing goggles and a hair covering
b. That NAP enters the room while wearing a mask and sterile gloves
c. The NAP enters the room while wearing a gown and clean gloves
d. The NAP enters the room while wearing a particulate respirator and a gown
2. The nurse teaches the client about ferrous sulfate. Which statement by the client indicates to
the nurse that the client understands the education?
a. "I should take this medication when I take my
antacid."
b. b. "I should take this medication with orange
juice."
c. "I should increase my intake of foods that contain calcium."
, d. "I should take this medication at bedtime."
3. The nurse gives discharge instructions about home care for orchitis to the client. Which
statement indicates to the nurse that teaching has been successful?
a. "I should make an appointment to have a
circumcision."
b. b. "It will help if I use a scrotal support."
c. "I should restrict my athletic activities for about 6 weeks."
d. "I need to stay in bed for at least 10 days."
4. The nurse cares for the client having a left total hip arthroplasty period in which position does
the nurse placed the client after surgery?
a. Legs abducted with the toes pointing upward
b. Legs adducted with a bed cradle in place
c. Flat on the bed with a foot board in place
d. Legs elevated on two pillows with the knees flexed
5. The adolescent receives 10 units of intermediate-acting insulin every morning at 0700. If the
client requires the insulin dosage reduced, the nurse expects the client to present with
which symptom?
a. Declines lunch at 1200
b. Reports hunger at 0900
c. Experiences confusion at 1600
d. Becomes sleepy at 2100
6. The nurse discovers the client in the bathroom attempting self-harm. Which action does the nurse
take first?
, a. Removes the client from the bathroom and escorts the client to the
bedroom
b. b. Stays with the client and continually monitors for self-
destructive behaviors
c. Initiates a discussion with the client concerning reasons for self-harm
d. Distracts the client from trying to hurt self by talking about the family.
7. The nurse admits a 2-month-old infant for surgical correction of hypospadias. Which
assessment does the nurse complete?
a. Check this scrotal sac and palpate the
testes
b. b. Inspect the position of the urinary
meatus
c. Obtained a urine sample for analysis
d. Measure intake and output hourly
8. The patient of an 18 month old toddler ask the nurse, (Which toy is most appropriate for my
child?) The nurse from recommend which toy?
a. A story book
b. A stuffed animal
c. A colorful mobile
d. A large yo-yo
9. The nurse cares for the client prior to cataract surgery. The nurse administers the
preoperative medication. Ten minutes later, the nurse finds the client on the floor at the foot of the
bed. Which action does the nurse takes initially?
, a. a. Notifies the healthcare provider, and receive new orders
b. b. Complete accident report documenting
the fall
c. c. Stays with the client and calls for
assistance
d. d. Moves the client back onto the bed providing support to the cervical area
10. The nurse teaches the client what to expect during a cardiac catheterization. Which statement if
made by the client, indicates further teaching is necessary?
a. "I may feel a fluttering sensation in my chest during the test."
b. "I may kill chest pain during the test."
c. "I may have chest pain for several days following the test."
d. "I may have some pain at the catheter insertion site."
11. The parents of the 18 month old toddler with a fractured femur visits with the child in the
hospital. The parents say they must go home, the child screams, cries, and hits the parents.
Which statement does the nurse suggest the parents tell the child?
a. "We will return in a little while."
b. "We will come back at 1000 hours."
c. "We will return when the sun comes up."
d. "We will come back as soon as we can."
12. The nurse cares for the client diagnosed as being in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Which
behavior indicates to the nurse the client condition is improving?
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
HIGHLIGHTED NEW MODIFIED TESTED AND
APPROVED 2025/2026 LATEST
1. The nurse observes a nursing assistive personnel (NAP) enter the room of the client diagnosed
with tuberculosis (TB) to provide morning care. Which observation, if you made by the nurse,
does not require an intervention?
a. The NAP enters the room while wearing goggles and a hair covering
b. That NAP enters the room while wearing a mask and sterile gloves
c. The NAP enters the room while wearing a gown and clean gloves
d. The NAP enters the room while wearing a particulate respirator and a gown
2. The nurse teaches the client about ferrous sulfate. Which statement by the client indicates to
the nurse that the client understands the education?
a. "I should take this medication when I take my
antacid."
b. b. "I should take this medication with orange
juice."
c. "I should increase my intake of foods that contain calcium."
, d. "I should take this medication at bedtime."
3. The nurse gives discharge instructions about home care for orchitis to the client. Which
statement indicates to the nurse that teaching has been successful?
a. "I should make an appointment to have a
circumcision."
b. b. "It will help if I use a scrotal support."
c. "I should restrict my athletic activities for about 6 weeks."
d. "I need to stay in bed for at least 10 days."
4. The nurse cares for the client having a left total hip arthroplasty period in which position does
the nurse placed the client after surgery?
a. Legs abducted with the toes pointing upward
b. Legs adducted with a bed cradle in place
c. Flat on the bed with a foot board in place
d. Legs elevated on two pillows with the knees flexed
5. The adolescent receives 10 units of intermediate-acting insulin every morning at 0700. If the
client requires the insulin dosage reduced, the nurse expects the client to present with
which symptom?
a. Declines lunch at 1200
b. Reports hunger at 0900
c. Experiences confusion at 1600
d. Becomes sleepy at 2100
6. The nurse discovers the client in the bathroom attempting self-harm. Which action does the nurse
take first?
, a. Removes the client from the bathroom and escorts the client to the
bedroom
b. b. Stays with the client and continually monitors for self-
destructive behaviors
c. Initiates a discussion with the client concerning reasons for self-harm
d. Distracts the client from trying to hurt self by talking about the family.
7. The nurse admits a 2-month-old infant for surgical correction of hypospadias. Which
assessment does the nurse complete?
a. Check this scrotal sac and palpate the
testes
b. b. Inspect the position of the urinary
meatus
c. Obtained a urine sample for analysis
d. Measure intake and output hourly
8. The patient of an 18 month old toddler ask the nurse, (Which toy is most appropriate for my
child?) The nurse from recommend which toy?
a. A story book
b. A stuffed animal
c. A colorful mobile
d. A large yo-yo
9. The nurse cares for the client prior to cataract surgery. The nurse administers the
preoperative medication. Ten minutes later, the nurse finds the client on the floor at the foot of the
bed. Which action does the nurse takes initially?
, a. a. Notifies the healthcare provider, and receive new orders
b. b. Complete accident report documenting
the fall
c. c. Stays with the client and calls for
assistance
d. d. Moves the client back onto the bed providing support to the cervical area
10. The nurse teaches the client what to expect during a cardiac catheterization. Which statement if
made by the client, indicates further teaching is necessary?
a. "I may feel a fluttering sensation in my chest during the test."
b. "I may kill chest pain during the test."
c. "I may have chest pain for several days following the test."
d. "I may have some pain at the catheter insertion site."
11. The parents of the 18 month old toddler with a fractured femur visits with the child in the
hospital. The parents say they must go home, the child screams, cries, and hits the parents.
Which statement does the nurse suggest the parents tell the child?
a. "We will return in a little while."
b. "We will come back at 1000 hours."
c. "We will return when the sun comes up."
d. "We will come back as soon as we can."
12. The nurse cares for the client diagnosed as being in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Which
behavior indicates to the nurse the client condition is improving?
