NCLEX-PN
Respiratory NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient with active tuberculosis is taking Ethambutol. As the nurse you make it priority to assess the patient's?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ethambutol can cause optic neuritis, leading to vision changes. The nurse must prioritize assessing the patient's vision to detect this side effect early.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is taking the social history from a client diagnosed with small cell carcinoma of the lung. Which information is significant for this disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Smoking (
D) (40 pack-years) is the primary risk factor for small cell lung cancer. Asbestos (
A) is a risk but less significant, family history (
B) is irrelevant, and tattoos (
C) are unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse observes the client sitting on the side of the bed with the arms propped on the over-bed table. The chest is barrel shaped and the client is breathing though lips spaced close together and is exhaling slowly. Which concept is priority for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tripod position, barrel chest, and pursed-lip breathing (
D) indicate COPD with oxygenation as the priority. Mobility (
A), nutrition (
B), and activity (
C) are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
Your patient, who is receiving Pyrazinamide, report stiffness and extreme pain in the right big toe. The site is extremely red, swollen, and warm. You notify the physician and as the nurse you anticipated the doctor will order?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This medication can increase uric acid levels which can lead to gout. The patient's signs and symptoms are classic findings in a gout attack.
Question 5 of 5
What information does the nurse need to know first before recommending further action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Determining if the victim can cough assesses whether the airway is partially or completely obstructed, guiding the next steps.