NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The best evidence that the client understands the procedure for a pulmonary function test is when stating that it involves which action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pulmonary function tests involve breathing into a mouthpiece to measure lung capacity and airflow.
Question 2 of 5
After administering morphine sulfate (Roxanol) to the client, which of the following is most important for the nurse to assess?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morphine can cause respiratory depression, so assessing the rate and depth of respirations is critical to ensure safety.
Question 3 of 5
Your patient with asthma is taking Theophylline. Which product below should the patient avoid consuming?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Caffeine can increase theophylline levels, leading to toxicity, as both are xanthine derivatives.
Question 4 of 5
You assist your patient with using their inhaler. The inhaler contains the medication Budesonide. Before administering the inhaler, you will want to connect what device to the inhaler to help decrease the patient from developing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A spacer helps deliver Budesonide, an inhaled corticosteroid, more effectively to the lungs, reducing the risk of oral thrush by minimizing medication deposition in the mouth.
Question 5 of 5
Your patient is diagnosed with a latent tuberculosis infection. Select all the correct statements that reflect this condition:
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Latent TB infection is characterized by no symptoms, no contagiousness , and a positive tuberculin skin test or IGRA . Treatment is often recommended to prevent progression (not
A). Chest X-rays are typically normal (not
D), and sputum tests are negative (not E).