NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Respiratory Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient receiving medical treatment for an active tuberculosis infection asks when she can starting going out in public again. You respond that she is no longer contagious when:
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: These are all criteria for when a patient with active TB can return to public life (school, work, running errands). Until then they are still contagious and must stay home in isolation.
Question 2 of 5
An adult is being treated with isoniazid (INH) and streptomycin for active tuberculosis. He is also receiving pyridoxine (vitamin B6). Why is this medication prescribed for him?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pyridoxine is prescribed to prevent INH-induced peripheral neuritis by supporting nerve function.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client diagnosed with pneumonia. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Rest periods (
B) conserve energy, and pulse oximetry (E) monitors oxygenation in pneumonia. Oxygen (
A) depends on SpO2, fluid restriction (
C) is inappropriate, and smoking (
D) must stop.
Question 4 of 5
After levalbuterol hydrochloride (Xopenex) administration, which client symptom does the nurse evaluate as a side effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Levalbuterol, a beta-agonist, commonly causes an increased heart rate as a side effect due to its stimulatory effects.
Question 5 of 5
A client comes to the clinic with a bloody nose. Which instruction is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sitting with the head tilted forward and grasping the soft part of the nose prevents aspiration of blood and effectively stops bleeding.