NCLEX-PN Test prep questions. For 2026 Latest
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Which electrolyte is essential for enzyme and neurochemical activities?
A.Chloride
B.Magnesium
C.Potassium
D.Phosphate
B, magnesium.
Ill health, malnutrition, and wasting as a result of chronic disease are all associated with:
A. Surgical asepsis
B. Catabolism
C. Cachexia
D. Venous stasis
Correct Response: C
Ill health, malnutrition, and wasting as a result of chronic disease are all associated with
cachexia. Cachexia can also result from dehiscence of a surgical incision or rupture of wound
closure.
Surgical asepsis refers to using a sterile technique to protect against infection before, during,
and after surgery. The breakdown of tissue, especially after severe trauma or crush injuries is
known as catabolism.
*Venous stasis is a disorder related to pooling of blood in a vein of the body; venous stasis
typically occurs in the lower extremities and it is one of the many hazards, or complications, of
immobilization.
Select all the possible opportunistic infections that adversely affect HIV/AIDS infected patients:
A. Visual losses
B. Kaposi's sarcoma
C. Wilms' sarcoma
D. Tuberculosis
E. Peripheral neuropathy
F. Toxoplasma gondii
Correct Response: B, D, F
Kaposi's sarcoma, tuberculosis, toxoplasma gondii, mycobacterium avium, herpes simplex,
histoplasmosis and salmonella infections are HIV/AIDS associated opportunistic infections.
*Although many affected patients can experience blindness and peripheral neuropathy, these
,disorders result from impaired nervous system damage rather than an infection.
*Lastly, Wilms' tumor (sarcoma) is a pediatric form of kidney cancer and it is neither an infection
nor something that typically affects the patient with HIV/AIDS
What can help reduce a patient's anxiety and postsurgical pain?
A. Preoperative teaching
B. Preoperative checklist
C. Psychological counseling
D. Preoperative medication
Correct Response: A
Patient teaching before surgery not only helps to reduce a patient's anxiety and postsurgical
pain but it also decreases the amount of anesthesia needed and a lack of anxiety additionally
speeds up wound healing. Preoperative checklists are a form of nursing documentation that is
used to guide and document the care of the patient before surgery. Psychological counseling is
typically NOT necessary except under highly unusual circumstances and preoperative
medication can decrease the amount of anesthetic needed and respiratory tract secretions but
it does not help with postoperative pain.
The recommended daily caloric intake for sedentary older men, active adult women and
children is:
A. 2400 calories
B. 1600 calories
C. 2800 calories
D. 2000 calories
Correct Response: D
Sedentary older men, active adult women and children should all have 6 ounces of grains, 2½
cups of vegetables, 2 cups of fruits, and 3 cups of milk to help make up their 2000 calorie
requirement. Sedentary adolescents require 2400 calories, sedentary women and children
require 1600 calories and active adolescents need 2800 calories daily.
Which disease decreases the metabolic rate?
A. Cancer
B. Hypothyroidism
C. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
D. Cardiac failure
Answer: B- hypothyroidism.
When caring for an infant during cardiac arrest, which pulse must be palpated to determine
cardiac function?
, A. Carotid
B. Brachial
C. Pedal
D. Radial
Brachial (B).
The patient after surgery should be sitting when deep breathing and coughing because this
position:
A. Is physically more comfortable for the patient
B. Helps the patient to support their incision with a pillow
C. Loosens respiratory secretions
D. Allows the patient to observe their area and relax
Supports their incision! (B)
Which procedures necessitate the use of surgical asepsis techniques? Select all that apply.
A. Intramuscular medication administration
B. Central line intravenous medication administration
C. Donning gloves in the operating room
D. Neonatal bathing
E. Foley catheter insertion
F. Emptying a urinary drainage bag
B, C, F.
What is the ultimate purpose and goal of performance improvement activities?
A.To increase efficiency
B.To contain costs
C.To improve processes
D.To improve policies
C. Even if you don't know the information in the question, be sure to use common sense &
process of elimination. Example: "goal performance IMPROVEMENT activities". The key word
here is improvement. You can instantly remove A & B. Now, read further into the question. Your
next hint is going to be the word performance. so, performance improvement matches with
improve process the best.
Select the member of the healthcare team that is paired with one of the main functions of this
team member.
A. Occupational therapist: Gait exercises
B. Physical therapist: The provision of assistive devices to facilitate the activities of daily living
Update Answers Graded A+
Which electrolyte is essential for enzyme and neurochemical activities?
A.Chloride
B.Magnesium
C.Potassium
D.Phosphate
B, magnesium.
Ill health, malnutrition, and wasting as a result of chronic disease are all associated with:
A. Surgical asepsis
B. Catabolism
C. Cachexia
D. Venous stasis
Correct Response: C
Ill health, malnutrition, and wasting as a result of chronic disease are all associated with
cachexia. Cachexia can also result from dehiscence of a surgical incision or rupture of wound
closure.
Surgical asepsis refers to using a sterile technique to protect against infection before, during,
and after surgery. The breakdown of tissue, especially after severe trauma or crush injuries is
known as catabolism.
*Venous stasis is a disorder related to pooling of blood in a vein of the body; venous stasis
typically occurs in the lower extremities and it is one of the many hazards, or complications, of
immobilization.
Select all the possible opportunistic infections that adversely affect HIV/AIDS infected patients:
A. Visual losses
B. Kaposi's sarcoma
C. Wilms' sarcoma
D. Tuberculosis
E. Peripheral neuropathy
F. Toxoplasma gondii
Correct Response: B, D, F
Kaposi's sarcoma, tuberculosis, toxoplasma gondii, mycobacterium avium, herpes simplex,
histoplasmosis and salmonella infections are HIV/AIDS associated opportunistic infections.
*Although many affected patients can experience blindness and peripheral neuropathy, these
,disorders result from impaired nervous system damage rather than an infection.
*Lastly, Wilms' tumor (sarcoma) is a pediatric form of kidney cancer and it is neither an infection
nor something that typically affects the patient with HIV/AIDS
What can help reduce a patient's anxiety and postsurgical pain?
A. Preoperative teaching
B. Preoperative checklist
C. Psychological counseling
D. Preoperative medication
Correct Response: A
Patient teaching before surgery not only helps to reduce a patient's anxiety and postsurgical
pain but it also decreases the amount of anesthesia needed and a lack of anxiety additionally
speeds up wound healing. Preoperative checklists are a form of nursing documentation that is
used to guide and document the care of the patient before surgery. Psychological counseling is
typically NOT necessary except under highly unusual circumstances and preoperative
medication can decrease the amount of anesthetic needed and respiratory tract secretions but
it does not help with postoperative pain.
The recommended daily caloric intake for sedentary older men, active adult women and
children is:
A. 2400 calories
B. 1600 calories
C. 2800 calories
D. 2000 calories
Correct Response: D
Sedentary older men, active adult women and children should all have 6 ounces of grains, 2½
cups of vegetables, 2 cups of fruits, and 3 cups of milk to help make up their 2000 calorie
requirement. Sedentary adolescents require 2400 calories, sedentary women and children
require 1600 calories and active adolescents need 2800 calories daily.
Which disease decreases the metabolic rate?
A. Cancer
B. Hypothyroidism
C. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
D. Cardiac failure
Answer: B- hypothyroidism.
When caring for an infant during cardiac arrest, which pulse must be palpated to determine
cardiac function?
, A. Carotid
B. Brachial
C. Pedal
D. Radial
Brachial (B).
The patient after surgery should be sitting when deep breathing and coughing because this
position:
A. Is physically more comfortable for the patient
B. Helps the patient to support their incision with a pillow
C. Loosens respiratory secretions
D. Allows the patient to observe their area and relax
Supports their incision! (B)
Which procedures necessitate the use of surgical asepsis techniques? Select all that apply.
A. Intramuscular medication administration
B. Central line intravenous medication administration
C. Donning gloves in the operating room
D. Neonatal bathing
E. Foley catheter insertion
F. Emptying a urinary drainage bag
B, C, F.
What is the ultimate purpose and goal of performance improvement activities?
A.To increase efficiency
B.To contain costs
C.To improve processes
D.To improve policies
C. Even if you don't know the information in the question, be sure to use common sense &
process of elimination. Example: "goal performance IMPROVEMENT activities". The key word
here is improvement. You can instantly remove A & B. Now, read further into the question. Your
next hint is going to be the word performance. so, performance improvement matches with
improve process the best.
Select the member of the healthcare team that is paired with one of the main functions of this
team member.
A. Occupational therapist: Gait exercises
B. Physical therapist: The provision of assistive devices to facilitate the activities of daily living
