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
Damage to which area of the brain results in receptive aphasia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The temporal lobe contains the auditory association area. If the area is damaged in the dominant hemisphere, the client hears words but doesn't know their meaning. Damage to the parietal lobe affects the client's ability to identify special relationships with the environment. When damaged, the occipital lobe affects visual associations. The client can visualize objects but can't identify them. The frontal lobe acts as a storage area for memory.
Extract:
On the patient with pancreatitis
Question 3 of 5
On the patient with pancreatitis, which of the following is decreased in level?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urine amylase is not typically decreased in pancreatitis; however, among the options, it's the most relevant as serum amylase is elevated, not urine.
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse caring for a client with iron deficiency has reiterated dietary teaching of foods high in iron. The nurse recognizes that teaching has been effective when the client selects which meal plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This selection is the one with the highest iron content. Other foods high in iron include Cream of Wheat, oatmeal, liver, collard greens, mustard greens, clams, chili with beans, brown rice, and dried apricots. Answers A, C, and D are not high in iron.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following snacks would be permitted for a child with acute renal failure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Marshmallows are low in potassium and sodium, making them suitable for a child with acute renal failure, unlike the other high-potassium or high-sodium options.