NCLEX-PN
Respiratory NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
For the client who has just had a pneumonectomy, what is a temporary, expected outcome of thoracic surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest numbness is an expected temporary outcome due to nerve disruption during thoracic surgery.
Question 2 of 5
Which observation best indicates that a client with a pneumothorax is developing a tension pneumothorax?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tracheal deviation is a hallmark sign of tension pneumothorax, indicating mediastinal shift due to increased intrathoracic pressure.
Question 3 of 5
For the client who has just had a pneumonectomy, what is a temporary, expected outcome of thoracic surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest numbness is an expected temporary outcome due to nerve disruption during thoracic surgery.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia. Which priority intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering oxygen as prescribed (
C) is the priority for bacterial pneumonia to address hypoxemia, a common issue due to impaired gas exchange. Assessing respiratory rate (
A) is important but secondary to ensuring oxygenation. Rest (
B) and breathing techniques (
D) support recovery but are not the first priority.