NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Other than obtaining a vaccination against influenza, which nursing advice is most helpful to high-risk clients who want to avoid getting influenza?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding crowded places reduces exposure to influenza, a highly contagious respiratory virus.
Question 2 of 5
When the client asks why the physician prescribed this particular cough medicine, the nurse correctly responds that the guaifenesin liquefies mucus while the codeine is responsible for which action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Codeine in cough syrup acts as an antitussive, suppressing the cough reflex to reduce coughing episodes.
Question 3 of 5
Before suctioning, the nurse attaches a pulse oximeter to the client's finger. Which nursing actions are appropriate at this time? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, F
Rationale: Removing nail polish, positioning the sensor correctly, connecting the cable, and relocating the sensor periodically ensure accurate pulse oximetry readings.
Question 4 of 5
The physician orders an acid-fast bacilli sputum culture smear on a patient with possible tuberculosis. How will you collect this?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This is how an AFB sputum culture is collected.
Question 5 of 5
You are about to hang a bag of intravenous Vancomycin for a patient who has severe pneumonia. Which statement by the patient causes you to hold the bag of Vancomycin and notify the doctor immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ringing in the ears indicates potential ototoxicity, a serious vancomycin side effect requiring immediate cessation and physician notification. Other symptoms (A, B,
C) are less specific and not immediately alarming.