NCLEX-PN
Respiratory NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient with severe COPD is having an episode of extreme shortness of breath and requests their inhaler. Which type of inhaler ordered by the physician would provide the FASTEST relief for the patient based on this particular situation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albuterol , a short-acting beta-agonist, provides rapid bronchodilation for acute shortness of breath. Spiriva , Salmeterol , and Symbicort are long-acting or combination drugs for maintenance.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is completing the admission assessment on a 13-year-old client diagnosed with an acute exacerbation of asthma. Which signs and symptoms would the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asthma exacerbation causes dyspnea and wheezing (
C) from bronchoconstriction. Fever/crepitus (
A), rales/hives (
B), and normal breathing (
D) are unrelated or incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
The client experiencing a severe allergic reaction becomes pulseless. The nurse shakes the client, shouts the client's name, and activates the emergency medical response system. Which nursing action becomes the next priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a pulseless client, starting chest compressions immediately after activating the emergency response is the priority to restore circulation, per CPR guidelines.
Question 4 of 5
Which response by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Staying with the client provides emotional support and ensures prompt intervention during a suspected pulmonary embolism.
Question 5 of 5
The client diagnosed with influenza A is being discharged from the emergency department with a prescription for antibiotics. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of this prescription?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antibiotics for influenza (
B) prevent secondary bacterial pneumonia, not treat the virus. Quick recovery (
A), prevention (
C), and stopping early (
D) are incorrect.