NCLEX PN Exam Test-Bank Questions with Answers and Explanations

NCLEX PN Exam Questions with Answers and Explanations

Question No : 1 -

Teaching the client with gonorrhea how to prevent reinfection and further spread is an

example of:

A.primary prevention.B.secondary prevention.C.tertiary prevention.D.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 -

Which of the following foods is a complete protein?A.corn B.eggs C.peanutsDsunflower seeds

Answer: B

Explanation:

Eggs are a complete protein. The remaining options are incomplete proteins. Health Promotion and Maintenance 1 / 4

Question No : 3 -

Broccoli, oranges, dark greens, and dark yellow vegetables can be eaten to:

A.supplement vitamin pills.B.balance body molecules.C.cure many diseases.D.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 -

The major electrolytes in the extracellular fluid are:

A.potassium and chloride.B.potassium and phosphate.C.sodium and chloride.D.sodium and phosphate.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Sodium and chloride are the major electrolytes in the extracellular fluid. Physiological Adaptation 2 / 4

Question No : 5 -

Which of the following nursing diagnoses might be appropriate as Parkinson’s disease progresses and complications develop?A.Impaired Physical Mobility B.Dysreflexia 3 / 4

C.Hypothermia D.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 -

Which of the following is an inappropriate item to include in planning care for a severely neutropenic client?A.Transfuse netrophils (granulocytes) to prevent infection.B.Exclude raw vegetables from the diet.C.Avoid administering rectal suppositories.D.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 to experience prolonged suppression of granulocyte production. Physiological Adaptation

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