NCLEX-PN
Respiratory NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After administering the first puff of medication, what client action demonstrates proper use of the inhaler?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the breath for up to 10 seconds after inhaling allows the medication to deposit in the lungs effectively.
Question 2 of 5
Because of the client's pleural effusion and advanced lung disease, what would the nurse expect to hear when assessing the breath sounds?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pleural effusion causes decreased breath sounds over the affected area due to fluid accumulation compressing the lung.
Question 3 of 5
After administering the first puff of medication, what client action demonstrates proper use of the inhaler?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the breath for up to 10 seconds after inhaling allows the medication to deposit in the lungs effectively.
Question 4 of 5
An adult man has a tracheostomy tube in place. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take when suctioning the tracheostomy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suctioning should use sterile technique, with suction off during insertion and applied intermittently for no more than 10 seconds to prevent hypoxia and trauma.
Question 5 of 5
The client is suspected of having a pulmonary embolus. Which diagnostic test suggests the presence of a pulmonary embolus and requires further investigation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated D-dimer (
A) suggests clotting, warranting further PE investigation (e.g., CT). ABGs (
B) show hypoxia, CXR (
C) is nonspecific, and MRI (
D) is not standard.