NCLEX Exam NCLEX-PN National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN)
Version: 5.0
[ Total Questions: 725 ]
Topic break down
Topic No. of Questions
Topic 1: Questions Set A 100
Topic 2: Questions Set B 100
Topic 3: Questions Set C 100
Topic 4: Questions Set D 91
Topic 5: Questions Set E 91
Topic 6: Questions Set F 243
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2 Topic 1, Questions Set A
Question No : 1 - (Topic 1)
Teaching the client with gonorrhea how to prevent reinfection and further spread is an
example of:
- primary prevention.
- secondary prevention.
- tertiary prevention.
- primary health care prevention.
Answer: B
Explanation:
Secondary prevention targets the reduction of disease prevalence and disease morbidity through early diagnosis and treatment.Physiological Adaptation
Question No : 2 - (Topic 1)
Which of the following foods is a complete protein?
- corn
- eggs
- peanutsDsunflower seeds
Answer: B
Explanation:
Eggs are a complete protein. The remaining options are incomplete proteins.Health Promotion and Maintenance
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Question No : 3 - (Topic 1)
Broccoli, oranges, dark greens, and dark yellow vegetables can be eaten to:
- supplement vitamin pills.
- balance body molecules.
- cure many diseases.
- help improve body defenses.
Answer: D
Explanation:
Controversy over what types of food to eat and not eat is still under investigation. Certain foods can help improve body defenses to possibly prevent certain diseases.Nonpharmacological Therapies
Question No : 4 - (Topic 1)
The major electrolytes in the extracellular fluid are:
- potassium and chloride.
- potassium and phosphate.
- sodium and chloride.
- sodium and phosphate.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Sodium and chloride are the major electrolytes in the extracellular fluid.Physiological Adaptation
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Question No : 5 - (Topic 1)
Which of the following nursing diagnoses might be appropriate as Parkinson’s disease progresses and complications develop?
- Impaired Physical Mobility
- Dysreflexia
- Hypothermia
- Impaired Dentition
Answer: A
Explanation:
The client with Parkinson’s disease can develop a shuffling gait and rigidity, causing impaired physical mobility. The other diagnoses do not necessarily relate to a client with Parkinson’s disease.Reduction of Risk Potential
Question No : 6 - (Topic 1)
Which of the following is an inappropriate item to include in planning care for a severely neutropenic client?
- Transfuse netrophils (granulocytes) to prevent infection.
- Exclude raw vegetables from the diet.
- Avoid administering rectal suppositories.
- Prohibit vases of fresh flowers and plants in the client’s room.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Granulocyte transfusion is not indicated to prevent infection. Produced in the bone marrow, granulocytes normally comprise 70% of all WBCs. They are subdivided into three types based on staining properties: neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils. They can be beneficial in a selected population of infected, severely granulocytopenic clients (less than 500/mm3) who do not respond to antibiotic therapy and who are expected
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