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PN Fundamentals 2026 Proctored Exam is a nursing-school practice exam with 65 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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Start Practice ExamA nurse is providing end-of-life care to a client who is experiencing dyspnea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin to a school-age child who weighs 55 lb. The provider prescribes 50 mg/kg/day in 4 equal doses. Available is ampicillin oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL. How ma
Pn fundamentals 2026 proctored examA nurse in a provider's office is reviewing data from a client's medical record. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness. The client asks what type of care will be provided as death approaches. Which of the following statements should the nurse make first?
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about using guided imagery to manage chronic pain. Which of the following statements by the client Indicates an understanding of this technique?
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a sterile dressing change. The nurse should recognize that the surgical field has been contaminated if which of the following actions occur?
A nurse is assigning a semiprivate room to a client who has herpes zoster. Which of the following roommates is appropriate?
A charge nurse on a long-term care unit is working with an assistive personnel who states, "I am tired of all the changes on this unit. If things don't improve soon. I'm requesting a transfer." Which
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has an ostomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who lives alone. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
A nurse is showing a newly licensed nurse how to use a mechanical lift. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of this assistive device?
A nurse is performing a wound irrigation for a client who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. When removing personal protective equipment, which of the following pieces should the nurse r
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and is preparing to walk for the first time in several days. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client to prevent orthost
A nurse is reinforcing a teaching plan regarding proper lifting with a client. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include to prevent back injury when lifting an object?
A nurse is preparing to instill an otic medication for an adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new colostomy. The client refuses to participate in her ostomy care, saying, "I'm not touching that thing." Which of the following actions should the nurse tak
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from an older adult client. The client states that he is having difficulty sleeping. Which of the following strategies should the nurse recommend to p
A nurse is planning to obtain a client's oxygen saturation. Which of the following might influence the result of this test?
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of newly licensed nurses regarding client confidentiality. In which of the following situations can the nurse disclose health information without the clien
A nurse is collecting data from a client about bowel elimination. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a risk for impaired bowel elimination?
A nurse is caring for a client who is confused and has a prescription for wrist restraints. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is preparing to irrigate a client's wound. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who reports vomiting and diarrhea for 2 days. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
A nurse is contributing to a community center's in-service program about early detection of breast cancer. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make for female clients who do not ha
A nurse is caring for an adult client who has acute lymphocytic leukemia. The client is refusing blood products. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?