NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is newly diagnosed with COPD due to chronic bronchitis. You're providing education to the patient about this disease process. Which statement by the patient indicates they understood your teaching about this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chronic bronchitis can lead to pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure due to chronic hypoxemia. Smoking cessation slows progression but doesn't cure, low RBCs are not typical, and CO2 drive applies to severe cases.
Question 2 of 5
Which is the best response from the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging the client to express feelings fosters therapeutic communication and helps address emotional concerns related to COPD.
Question 3 of 5
After administering morphine sulfate (Roxanol) to the client, which of the following is most important for the nurse to assess?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morphine can cause respiratory depression, so assessing the rate and depth of respirations is critical to ensure safety.
Question 4 of 5
The charge nurse is assigning clients for the shift. Which client should be assigned to the new graduate nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chest tubes for lung cancer (
A) are stable for a new graduate. Stridor (
B), fistulas (
C), and recent laryngectomy (
D) require experienced care due to airway and complication risks.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements are incorrect about discharge teaching that you would provide to a patient with COPD? Select-all-that-apply:
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Eating small, frequent meals (not three large meals,
A) prevents diaphragm compression, and Pneumovax is not annual but given once or as per guidelines. Avoiding extreme weather and smoking cessation are correct.