NCLEX-PN
Respiratory NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After collecting the sputum specimen from the client, which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing mouth care after sputum collection improves client comfort and removes residual sputum from the mouth.
Question 2 of 5
The client diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma (EIA) is being discharged. Which information should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Two puffs of a rescue inhaler 5 minutes before exercise (
A) prevents EIA. Warm-ups (
B) reduce attacks, immediate use (
C) is less effective, and MSG (
D) is a trigger.
Question 3 of 5
The client admitted for recurrent aspiration pneumonia is at risk for bronchiectasis. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate the health-care provider to order?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Recurrent aspiration pneumonia predisposes to bronchiectasis due to chronic airway damage. Turning, coughing, and deep breathing (
D) prevent secretion stasis and further infections. Antibiotics (
A) treat active infection, not prevention. TPN (
B) is for malnutrition, not directly related. Dietary restrictions (
C) are irrelevant.
Question 4 of 5
A patient received a nebulizer of Albuterol. What is a side effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol, a beta-agonist, commonly causes tachycardia as a side effect due to its stimulatory effects.
Question 5 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.