NCLEX-RN EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. A client diagnosed with a peptic ulcer undergoes an upper gastrointestinal
endoscopy to help the physician visualize the ulcer's location and severity.
Immediately after the endoscopy, what would be a priority for the nurse to
assess?
A. Return of the gag reflex.
B. Bowel sounds.
C. Peripheral pulses.
D. Intake and output.
2. The nurse identifies a client's responses to actual or potential health
problems during which step of the nursing process? A. Assessment.
B. Analysis.
C. Planning.
D. Evaluation.