NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client diagnosed with asthma is admitted to the emergency department with difficulty breathing and a blue color around the mouth. Which diagnostic test will be ordered to determine the status of the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulmonary function tests (
B) assess airway obstruction in acute asthma. CBC (
A), allergy testing (
C), and cortisol levels (
D) are not immediate diagnostic tools.
Question 2 of 5
The client is admitted with a diagnosis of rule-out tuberculosis. Which type of isolation procedures should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TB is transmitted via airborne droplets, requiring airborne precautions (
D) with negative-pressure rooms. Standard (
A), contact (
B), and droplet (
C) are insufficient.
Question 3 of 5
What is the best way to determine whether a client with a tracheostomy is becoming hypoxemic during suctioning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Auscultating the respiratory rate detects changes in breathing patterns, indicating potential hypoxemia during suctioning.
Question 4 of 5
Which symptom reported by the client to the nurse is the best indicator that complications are developing from this cold?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A high fever suggests a possible secondary bacterial infection or other complication, such as sinusitis or pneumonia, which is more serious than typical cold symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
The client is three (3) days post-partial laryngectomy. Which type of nutrition should the nurse offer the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clear liquids (
D) are safest 3 days post-laryngectomy to prevent aspiration. TPN (
A), soft diet (
B), and partial PN (
C) are premature or unnecessary.