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2025/2026 NCSBN ACTUAL EXAM STUDY TEST WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND 100%CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES GRADED A+, Exams of
Nursing
The nurse has an order to insert an indwelling urinary
catheter for a male client. What is the best reason for
lubricating the tip of the catheter prior to insertion?
A. Reduce the friction within the urethra
B. Diminish the leakage of urine around the catheter
C. Minimize risk for infection
D. Prevent bladder distention - ANSWER-A
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Due to the somewhat long length of the male urethra,
lubrication reduces potential discomfort and localized
tissue irritation as the catheter is passed.
A client asks the nurse about including her 2 year-old and
12 year-old sons in the care of their newborn sister. Which
response is an appropriate initial statement by the nurse?
A. "Focus on your sons' needs during the first days at
home."
B. "Suggest that your partner spend more time with the
boys."
C. "Tell each child what he can do to help with the baby."
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D. "Ask the children what they would like to do for the
newborn." - ANSWER-A
In an expanded family, it is important for parents to
reassure older children that they are loved and as
important as the newborn.
The nurse is caring for a client who is exhibiting a panic
attack. What should the nurse do for this client?
A. Assist the client to describe the experience in detail
B. Develop a trusting relationship
C. Maintain safety for the client
D. Teach the client to control behaviors - ANSWER-C
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Clients who display signs of severe anxiety in the form of a
panic attack need to be supervised closely until the
anxiety is lessened. They may harm themselves or others
because during panic attacks perception is narrowed and
thinking is flawed.
The nurse is to review the topic of caring for clients with
Guillain-Barré syndrome with other staff members at a
monthly meeting. Which of these findings should the nurse
include in the discussion? (Select all that apply.)
A. Weakness, tingling or loss of sensation in legs and feet
occur first
B. Rapidly progressive ascending paralysis of the legs,
arms, respiratory muscles and face
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2025/2026 NCSBN ACTUAL EXAM STUDY TEST WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND 100%CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES GRADED A+, Exams of
Nursing
The nurse has an order to insert an indwelling urinary
catheter for a male client. What is the best reason for
lubricating the tip of the catheter prior to insertion?
A. Reduce the friction within the urethra
B. Diminish the leakage of urine around the catheter
C. Minimize risk for infection
D. Prevent bladder distention - ANSWER-A
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Page
Due to the somewhat long length of the male urethra,
lubrication reduces potential discomfort and localized
tissue irritation as the catheter is passed.
A client asks the nurse about including her 2 year-old and
12 year-old sons in the care of their newborn sister. Which
response is an appropriate initial statement by the nurse?
A. "Focus on your sons' needs during the first days at
home."
B. "Suggest that your partner spend more time with the
boys."
C. "Tell each child what he can do to help with the baby."
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D. "Ask the children what they would like to do for the
newborn." - ANSWER-A
In an expanded family, it is important for parents to
reassure older children that they are loved and as
important as the newborn.
The nurse is caring for a client who is exhibiting a panic
attack. What should the nurse do for this client?
A. Assist the client to describe the experience in detail
B. Develop a trusting relationship
C. Maintain safety for the client
D. Teach the client to control behaviors - ANSWER-C
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Clients who display signs of severe anxiety in the form of a
panic attack need to be supervised closely until the
anxiety is lessened. They may harm themselves or others
because during panic attacks perception is narrowed and
thinking is flawed.
The nurse is to review the topic of caring for clients with
Guillain-Barré syndrome with other staff members at a
monthly meeting. Which of these findings should the nurse
include in the discussion? (Select all that apply.)
A. Weakness, tingling or loss of sensation in legs and feet
occur first
B. Rapidly progressive ascending paralysis of the legs,
arms, respiratory muscles and face
