NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is prescribed Warfarin (Coumadin) for the treatment of a blood clot. What is the therapeutic INR range for this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The therapeutic INR range is 2-3. It may be slightly higher if a patient is at a high risk for clot formation (ex: up to 4.5)
Question 2 of 5
The nurse knows that the correct way to position the hands when performing the abdominal thrust maneuver is with the thumb side of the closed fist on which part of the victim's abdomen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positioning the fist above the xiphoid process (below the sternum) ensures safe and effective abdominal thrusts to dislodge the obstruction.
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
Other than obtaining a vaccination against influenza, which nursing advice is most helpful to high-risk clients who want to avoid getting influenza?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding crowded places reduces exposure to influenza, a highly contagious respiratory virus.
Question 5 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.