NCLEX-PN
Respiratory NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Aside from the characteristics of the client's cough, which other pertinent assessment finding should the nurse document?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The appearance of respiratory secretions (color, consistency) provides critical information about the infection's severity and type.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is taking the social history from a client diagnosed with small cell carcinoma of the lung. Which information is significant for this disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Smoking (
D) (40 pack-years) is the primary risk factor for small cell lung cancer. Asbestos (
A) is a risk but less significant, family history (
B) is irrelevant, and tattoos (
C) are unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with active tuberculosis is taking Ethambutol. As the nurse you make it priority to assess the patient's?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ethambutol can cause optic neuritis, leading to vision changes. The nurse must prioritize assessing the patient's vision to detect this side effect early.
Question 4 of 5
What is the significance of a positive tuberculin skin test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A positive tuberculin skin test indicates the presence of antibodies to tuberculosis, suggesting exposure or latent infection, not necessarily active disease.
Question 5 of 5
Aside from the characteristics of the client's cough, which other pertinent assessment finding should the nurse document?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The appearance of respiratory secretions (color, consistency) provides critical information about the infection's severity and type.