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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
NSG 3130 Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Nursing Practice II
Academic Year: 2026/2027 Exam 2 · Comprehensive Question Bank
Question 1 NCLEX
Which of the following is the best choice of protein for the immobile patient?
A. Hot dog
B. Grilled chicken
C. Macaroni and cheese
D. Grilled cheese sandwich
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Grilled chicken
RATIONALE: Correct: B. Grilled chicken is a lean protein source that promotes wound
healing and muscle maintenance. A. Hot dog is high in fat and sodium. C, D. These are
high in carbohydrates and fats.
,Question 2 NCLEX
A patient is admitted to the medical unit after a cerebral vascular accident. There is
evidence of left-sided hemiparesis, and the nurse will be following up on range of
motion and other exercises performed in physical therapy. The nurse correctly teaches
the patient and family members which one of the following principles of range of
motion exercises?
A. Move the joints quickly
B. Work from the lower to upper body
C. Flex the joint to the point of resistance
D. Provide support above and below joints
CORRECT ANSWER: D. Provide support above and below joints
RATIONALE: Correct: D. Supporting above and below joints prevents injury during ROM
exercises. A. Joints should be moved slowly. B. Work from upper to lower body. C. Do not
force beyond resistance.
Question 3 NCLEX
Which of the following occupations poses the least risk for sensory alterations?
A. Librarian
B. Welder
C. Computer programmer
D. Construction worker
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Librarian
RATIONALE: Correct: A. A librarian's work environment has the least risk for sensory
alterations from noise, chemicals, or physical hazards. B, C, D. These occupations have
higher risks for sensory alterations.
, Question 4 NCLEX
Which of the following is associated with a patient who has hypersomnia?
A. Sleeping less than six hours a night
B. Having trouble waking up in the morning
C. Falling asleep during a conversation
D. Having difficulty falling asleep
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Having trouble waking up in the morning
RATIONALE: Correct: B. Hypersomnia involves excessive sleepiness, including difficulty
waking up. A. This describes insomnia. C. This describes narcolepsy. D. This describes
difficulty falling asleep.
Question 5 NCLEX
In the affective domain of learning, the patient exhibits the ability to do which of the
following?
A. Perform self catheterization
B. Provide information on dialysis
C. Return demonstrate blood pressure measurement
D. Verbalize feelings about how to manage arthritis pain
CORRECT ANSWER: D. Verbalize feelings about how to manage arthritis pain
RATIONALE: Correct: D. The affective domain involves attitudes, feelings, and emotions.
A, C. These are psychomotor skills. B. This is cognitive learning.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
NSG 3130 Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Nursing Practice II
Academic Year: 2026/2027 Exam 2 · Comprehensive Question Bank
Question 1 NCLEX
Which of the following is the best choice of protein for the immobile patient?
A. Hot dog
B. Grilled chicken
C. Macaroni and cheese
D. Grilled cheese sandwich
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Grilled chicken
RATIONALE: Correct: B. Grilled chicken is a lean protein source that promotes wound
healing and muscle maintenance. A. Hot dog is high in fat and sodium. C, D. These are
high in carbohydrates and fats.
,Question 2 NCLEX
A patient is admitted to the medical unit after a cerebral vascular accident. There is
evidence of left-sided hemiparesis, and the nurse will be following up on range of
motion and other exercises performed in physical therapy. The nurse correctly teaches
the patient and family members which one of the following principles of range of
motion exercises?
A. Move the joints quickly
B. Work from the lower to upper body
C. Flex the joint to the point of resistance
D. Provide support above and below joints
CORRECT ANSWER: D. Provide support above and below joints
RATIONALE: Correct: D. Supporting above and below joints prevents injury during ROM
exercises. A. Joints should be moved slowly. B. Work from upper to lower body. C. Do not
force beyond resistance.
Question 3 NCLEX
Which of the following occupations poses the least risk for sensory alterations?
A. Librarian
B. Welder
C. Computer programmer
D. Construction worker
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Librarian
RATIONALE: Correct: A. A librarian's work environment has the least risk for sensory
alterations from noise, chemicals, or physical hazards. B, C, D. These occupations have
higher risks for sensory alterations.
, Question 4 NCLEX
Which of the following is associated with a patient who has hypersomnia?
A. Sleeping less than six hours a night
B. Having trouble waking up in the morning
C. Falling asleep during a conversation
D. Having difficulty falling asleep
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Having trouble waking up in the morning
RATIONALE: Correct: B. Hypersomnia involves excessive sleepiness, including difficulty
waking up. A. This describes insomnia. C. This describes narcolepsy. D. This describes
difficulty falling asleep.
Question 5 NCLEX
In the affective domain of learning, the patient exhibits the ability to do which of the
following?
A. Perform self catheterization
B. Provide information on dialysis
C. Return demonstrate blood pressure measurement
D. Verbalize feelings about how to manage arthritis pain
CORRECT ANSWER: D. Verbalize feelings about how to manage arthritis pain
RATIONALE: Correct: D. The affective domain involves attitudes, feelings, and emotions.
A, C. These are psychomotor skills. B. This is cognitive learning.
