NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The primary physiological alteration in the development of asthma is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asthma is primarily driven by bronchiolar smooth muscle spasm, causing airway narrowing and obstruction. Inflammation and mucus hypersecretion are secondary contributors.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 37-year-old woman with metastatic ovarian cancer admitted for nausea and vomiting. The physician orders total parenteral nutrition (TPN), a nutritional consult, and diet recall. Which of the following is the BEST indication that the patient's nutritional status has improved after 4 days?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Albumin levels are the best indicator of long-term nutritional status, reflecting protein stores. A level of 4.0 mg/dL (normal range 3.5–5.0 g/dL) suggests improved nutrition after TPN. Eating more (
A) is subjective, weight gain (
B) may reflect fluid retention, and low hemoglobin (
D) is unrelated to nutrition and more likely due to cancer or chemotherapy.
Question 3 of 5
When teaching a client with coronary artery disease about nutrition, the nurse should emphasize
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: avoiding very heavy meals. Eating large, heavy meals can pull blood away from the heart for digestion, which is dangerous for the client with coronary artery disease.
Extract:
After delivery, a mother tells the nurse, 'I'm so cold and I can't stop shaking.'
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should tell the mother:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Postpartum chills are common, and warm blankets provide comfort and help resolve the shaking.
Extract:
Venous return:
Question 5 of 5
Venous return:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Venous return refers to deoxygenated blood returning to the heart via veins.