NCLEX Health Promotion and Maintenance Practice Test 2026

Which of the following is an example of a positive effect of exercise on a client?

You have been assigned to take an apical pulse for one of the patients in the nursing unit. How will you do this?

When a nurse does a pulse, he should note which of the following?

What term is used to describe the sexual response changes among middle aged men?

Mr. Roberts, a 68-year-old man, notices a gradual loss of hearing. This sensory change is called ________.

Changes, such as retirement, grand parenting and increased dependence on others, are examples of what kind of changes?

The community health nurse is educating a group of middle-aged women about recommended health screenings. Which of the following statements indicates that the client has understood the recommended health screenings for a 50 year old female?

A physician’s order instructs a nurse to take a temperature at the axilla. Where would the nurse place the thermometer?

The pulse point located on the top of the foot is:

Over a patient’s lifespan, the pulse rate:

A common error when taking a pulse is:

Korotkoff sounds are:

The patient position that is most useful for proctologic exams is the:

The BEST blood collection location for a newborn is:

A 39-year old woman presents for treatment of excessive vaginal bleeding after giving birth to twins one week ago. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate in this situation?

A public health nurse discovers that many of the children in the neighborhood where she works are developing lead toxicity. She implements a program to screen for lead exposures among clients in the community. This is an example of:

The community health nurse is educating a group of middle aged men about recommended health screenings. Which of the following statements indicates the client has understood the recommended health screenings for a 50 year old male?

Which situation might require an occupational health nurse consult?

Which of the following is the most appropriate example of anticipatory guidance for a 16-year old who has been hospitalized for an ankle fracture?

Becky is a 17-year-old type I diabetic who has been admitted for her third episode of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) since being diagnosed last year. She states that she hates feeling different than her friends and refuses to take her insulin as recommended. What would be the most helpful action for Becky?

Which of the following is a true statement about assessing blood pressure by palpation?

A student health nurse working at a college is discussing lifestyle choices with a female client who came to the office today. The female client is sexually active and informs the nurse “I use condoms every time, as far as I know”. The student reveals that she is not sexually active exclusively with one person. Which of the following topics should the nurse include in her teaching when educating the client?

A nurse is assisting a pregnant client who is having an amniocentesis. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates the correct teaching for this procedure?

A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor. The nurse has attached an electronic fetal monitor to the client’s abdomen and is assessing the baby’s heart rate. She notes that the baby’s heart rate seems to slow down during each contraction. The heart rate does not return to normal limits until after the contraction is complete. Which type of fetal heart rate change does this pattern describe?

Which of the following reasons indicates a need for a non-stress test in a pregnant client?

The key to the prevention of a pandemic influenza is:

Which risk factor places patients and residents at the greatest risk for falls?

A nurse is working at the community clinic and is completing a risk behavior assessment on a 16 year old sexually active female who is coming to the clinic for birth control. The nurse should recommend the client undergoes which of the following:

You are taking care of Mary Eden. She is an elderly and frail 91 year old resident. She gets confused during evening hours and at times she thinks that she hears her daughter calling her from the other side of the nursing home. Which physical problem places Mary Eden at risk for falls?

What kind of preventive measures is MOST likely to be used to prevent Mary Eden from falling because of her muscular frailness?

Elderly patients are more prone to dehydration than younger people because the elderly _____________.

Select the age group that is coupled with an infectious disease that is most common in this age group.

A nurse is providing information for a woman who is 36 weeks’ pregnant and who has hepatitis B. Which of the following statements from the client indicates understanding of this condition?

A nurse is caring for a 2-day old infant who has a bilirubin level of 19 mg/dl. The physician has ordered phototherapy. Which of the following actions indicates correct preparation of the infant for this procedure?

Mrs. D is a pregnant client who is 33 weeks’ gestation and is admitted for bright red vaginal bleeding. Her physician suspects placenta previa. All of the following nursing interventions are appropriate for this client except:

A nurse is caring for Mrs. L, a pregnant client who is 35 weeks’ gestation. The client complains of abdominal pain; her abdomen is rigid and she has little vaginal bleeding. The nurse notes few fetal accelerations on the fetal monitor. Which of the following conditions most likely describes these symptoms?

Mrs. L’s blood pressure has dropped to 86/58 and her heart rate is 112 bpm. Based on her assessment, what is the most appropriate action of the nurse?

A nurse is performing an education session to a group of middle-aged adults on prevention of osteoporosis. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates they need further teaching regarding prevention of osteoporosis?

A patient presents with vesicles covering the upper torso. Which of the following situations could cause this condition?

Mr. and Mrs. K have just adopted a newborn infant and are preparing to take him home from the hospital for the first time. Which safety measure is most appropriate for the clients in this situation?