Respiratory Disorders NCLEX Practice Question. The respiratory system functions primarily to maintain the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs and tissues and to regulate acid-base balance. Any change in this system affects every other body system. Conversely, changes in other body systems may reduce the lungs’ ability to provide oxygen and eliminate…
Metabolic & Endocrine Exam Practice Questions. Endocrine disorders alter a patient’s health and self-image. These disorders may affect the patient’s growth and development, reproductive system, energy level, metabolic rate, or ability to adapt to stress. Some disorders, such as Cushing’s syndrome and goiter, profoundly alter the body. Others, such as diabetes mellitus, require the patient to follow a stringent…
50 Nutrition NCLEX Practice Questions. Nutrition is a three-step process that gives the body materials needed to make the body grow and function. The process begins when food is ingested. Chemical reactions in the body then break down food into molecules that enter the bloodstream and are distributed to different parts of the body where…
10 Fluid and Electrolyte NCLEX Practice Questions. What would happen if your muscles no longer contracted? You couldn’t eat and digest food and water. You would be unable to move, talk, and eventually your brain would be unable to function. Most importantly, your heart is a muscle and it would just stop beating. Following 10…
10 Vitamins NCLEX Practice Questions. Vitamins are organic chemicals that are required for metabolic activities necessary for tissue growth and healing. Under normal conditions, only a small amount of vitamins—which are provided by eating a well balanced diet—are necessary. Following 10 practice questions are based on Vitamins for Nursing exam. Expect to provide vitamin…
