NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After the bronchoscopy, what should the nurse closely monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring respiratory effort is critical post-bronchoscopy to detect complications like airway obstruction or pneumothorax.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is planning the care of a client diagnosed with pneumonia and writes a problem of 'impaired gas exchange.' Which is an expected outcome for this problem?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alert/oriented status (
D) indicates improved oxygenation from resolved gas exchange impairment. Physiotherapy (
A) is an intervention, ADLs (
B) and ambulation (
C) are secondary outcomes.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing action is essential during tracheal suctioning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering 100% oxygen before and after suctioning prevents hypoxia during the procedure.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning the activities for the client diagnosed with asbestosis. Which activity should the nurse schedule at 0900 if breakfast is served at 0800?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bronchodilator treatment (
B) at 0900 optimizes lung function early in the day for asbestosis patients, who have restrictive lung disease. Bathing (
A) is less urgent. A rest period (
C) may be needed later, not immediately post-breakfast. Chest physiotherapy (
D) is typically scheduled later to avoid postprandial discomfort.
Question 5 of 5
You're educating a patient with pneumonia how to deep breathe by using an incentive spirometer. Which of the following is the correct way to use this device?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct incentive spirometer use involves slow, deep inhalation to maximize lung expansion, holding the breath for 6 seconds to keep alveoli open, and then exhaling . Other options describe incorrect techniques that don't promote effective lung expansion.