NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Respiratory Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient with asthma is receiving a nebulizer of Cromolyn. The patient reports a burning sensation in the nose along with a horrible taste in their mouth. As the nurse you will?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Burning sensation and bad taste are common temporary side effects of Cromolyn nebulizer treatment and do not indicate a severe reaction.
Question 2 of 5
Before discharging a client with fractured ribs from the emergency department, which instruction is most important for the nurse to give the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking deep breaths periodically prevents atelectasis and pneumonia, which are risks with fractured ribs due to shallow breathing.
Question 3 of 5
Select all the factors regarding a deep vein thrombosis that are included in Virchow's Triad:
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Virchow's Triad details the THREE factors (hence why it called a triad) for blood clot formation within the vessel. Remember 'SHE': Stasis of Venous Blood, Hypercoagulability (means excessive coagulability), Endothelial damage.
Question 4 of 5
The client diagnosed with ARDS is on a ventilator and the high alarm indicates an increase in the peak airway pressure. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High airway pressure may result from kinks (
A), a common cause requiring immediate check. Suctioning (
B), lip line (
C), and sedation (
D) follow if needed.
Question 5 of 5
If the client complains of GI side effects associated with rifampin (Rifadin), which nursing action is best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Giving rifampin with food can reduce gastrointestinal side effects, such as nausea, without compromising its efficacy.