NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client's PPD test is positive, and a chest x-ray is negative. What is the best interpretation of these data?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A positive PPD with a negative chest x-ray indicates exposure to tuberculosis without active disease.
Question 2 of 5
The physician orders an acid-fast bacilli sputum culture smear on a patient with possible tuberculosis. How will you collect this?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This is how an AFB sputum culture is collected.
Question 3 of 5
During suctioning of a tracheostomy tube, the catheter appears to attach to the tracheal wall and creates a pulling sensation. What is the best action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Releasing suction by opening the vent prevents trauma to the tracheal mucosa when the catheter adheres to the wall.
Question 4 of 5
A patient taking Isoniazid (INH) should be monitored for what deficiency?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Isoniazid can cause peripheral neuropathy due to vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) deficiency. Patients are often given B6 supplements and monitored for this deficiency.
Question 5 of 5
Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to assess in the client recently diagnosed with COPD?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic sputum production (
C) is a hallmark of COPD (chronic bronchitis). Clubbing (
A) is late-stage, infections (
B) are frequent, and nonproductive cough (
D) is atypical.