NCLEX-RN
Adult Health II Respiratory NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A postoperative client is prescribed enoxaparin (Lovenox) 40 mg subcutaneous daily. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Enoxaparin can cause thrombocytopenia. Monitoring platelet count ensures early detection of this potential adverse effect.
Question 2 of 5
The client has a nursing diagnosis of Self-care deficit related to the confinement of traction. Which of the following would indicate a successful outcome for this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased participation in self-care indicates progress toward independence despite traction limitations.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client recovering from anesthesia. Which of the following is an early indicator of hypoxemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restlessness is an early sign of hypoxemia, as the brain responds to low oxygen levels with agitation before more severe symptoms like somnolence or cyanosis appear.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following conditions can place a client at risk for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Septic shock is a major ARDS risk factor due to systemic inflammation and lung injury. COPD, asthma, and heart failure are not primary ARDS triggers.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following factors assists a person to achieve positive bereavement outcomes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Higher socioeconomic status provides access to resources (e.g., counseling, support groups), which can facilitate positive bereavement outcomes.