NCLEX-RN
Adult Health II Respiratory NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Appropriate nursing diagnoses for a client with hypothyroidism would include which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypothyroidism causes fatigue due to slowed metabolism, making activity intolerance a relevant nursing diagnosis. The other options are more associated with hyperthyroidism or unrelated conditions.
Question 2 of 5
What should the nurse do first for a client with a suspected spinal cord injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immobilizing the spine is the first priority to prevent further injury in a suspected spinal cord injury.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following indicates that the client with diabetes insipidus understands how to manage care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Effective management of diabetes insipidus involves maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance through medication and adequate hydration.
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
When developing a discharge plan to manage the care of a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the nurse should advise the client to expect to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: COPD clients are prone to respiratory infections due to impaired lung defenses. Maintaining status is possible but not an expectation. Oxygen needs may increase, and COPD is progressive, not permanently improved.