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Health NLN NEX Practice Study Exam – New Version with Complete Questions and Correct Detailed Solutions (Latest Updated Version) is a comprehensive study guide designed to help nursing and allied health students prepare confidently for the NLN NEX (National League for Nursing Nursing Education Exam), fully aligned with the most recent updates released this year. It covers key health and nursing concepts commonly tested, including health promotion and maintenance, basic human needs, infection control, safety and patient care, nutrition, growth and development, communication, psychosocial health, and foundational clinical judgment skills. The practice questions closely mirror the structure and difficulty of the actual NLN NEX exam, while the detailed solutions clearly explain the reasoning behind each answer to reinforce understanding and application. Whether you are preparing for program admission or strengthening your academic readiness, this guide supports focused study, boosts confidence, and helps improve performance on the Health NLN NEX exam.

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Health nln nex practice STUDY EXAM NEW VERSION
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATED VERSION JUST RELEASED


Question: How does nutrition impact healing?


A) It has no effect on recovery


B) It provides building blocks for tissue repair and immune function


C) Only supplements matter


D) It only affects weight - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Correct Answer:** B


**Explanation:** Protein for wound healing, vitamin C for collagen, and zinc for immunity are

critical during recovery.




Question: What can prolonged malnutrition cause?


A) Only temporary fatigue


B) Obesity, cardiovascular disease, and nutrient deficiencies


C) Improved mental clarity


D) Reduced need for sleep - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Correct Answer:** B

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**Explanation:** Poor nutrition leads to both overnutrition (obesity) and undernutrition

(deficiencies like scurvy or anemia).




Question: Why is sleep essential for health?


A) It's only for relaxation


B) It enables tissue repair, metabolic regulation, and cognitive function


C) It replaces the need for nutrition


D) It only affects mood - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Correct Answer:** B


**Explanation:** Sleep supports hormone balance, memory consolidation, and cellular repair

(e.g., muscle recovery).




Question: What are consequences of chronic sleep deprivation?


A) Improved productivity


B) Weakened immunity, memory impairment, and higher chronic disease risk


C) Reduced appetite


D) Lower blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Correct Answer:** B

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**Explanation:** Lack of sleep elevates cortisol, impairs glucose metabolism, and reduces

immune response.




Question: How should nurses address sleep in care plans?


A) Ignore it unless patients complain


B) Assess for disorders and promote sleep hygiene (e.g., dark/quiet environments)


C) Recommend unlimited daytime napping


D) Prescribe sedatives routinely - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Correct Answer:** B


**Explanation:** Nurses screen for insomnia/sleep apnea and educate on habits like limiting

caffeine before bed.




Q:According to a holistic perspective, how is health best defined?


A) The absence of disease or infirmity


B) A dynamic state of physical, mental, and social well-being


C) The ability to perform daily activities without fatigue

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D) A state of complete physical fitness - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Correct Answer:** B) A dynamic

state of physical, mental, and social well-being


**Explanation:** Holistic health goes beyond just the absence of disease—it includes physical,

mental, and social well-being, emphasizing balance and overall wellness.




Question: What does health encompass beyond just the absence of illness?


A) Only physical fitness


B) A balance between body, mind, and environment for an active life


C) The ability to avoid hospitals


D) Genetic resistance to disease - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Correct Answer:** B) A balance

between body, mind, and environment for an active life


**Explanation:** True health involves harmony between physical, mental, and environmental

factors, enabling productivity and well-being.




Question: Besides treating diseases, what are the primary focuses of healthcare?


A) Only emergency care


B) Promoting wellness, preventing illness, and improving quality of life

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