Respiratory NCLEX Questions

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

The client diagnosed with influenza A is being discharged from the emergency department with a prescription for antibiotics. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of this prescription?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Antibiotics for influenza (
B) prevent secondary bacterial pneumonia, not treat the virus. Quick recovery (
A), prevention (
C), and stopping early (
D) are incorrect.

Question 2 of 5

Which assessment data indicate to the nurse the client diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease is experiencing a complication?

A. The client has an elevated body temperature. B. The client has less than 30 mL urine output an hour. C. The client has a decrease in body aches. D. The client has an elevated white blood cell count.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Oliguria (<30 mL/hr,
B) indicates renal failure, a serious complication of Legionnaires' disease due to systemic infection or shock. Fever (
A) and elevated WBC (
D) are expected in active infection, not complications. Decreased body aches (
C) suggests improvement, not a complication.

Question 3 of 5

Where on the client should the nurse position the sensor of the pulse oximeter to obtain an accurate measurement?

A. Apply it to the client's finger. B. Apply it to the client's palm. C. Clip it to the client's earlobe. D. Wrap it around the client's leg.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The finger is the most common and reliable site for pulse oximetry, providing accurate oxygenation readings.

Question 4 of 5

The client diagnosed with lung cancer is in an investigational program and receiving a vaccine to treat the cancer. Which information regarding investigational regimens should the nurse teach?

A. Investigational regimens provide a better chance of survival for the client. B. Investigational treatments have not been proven to be helpful to clients. C. Clients will be paid to participate in an investigational program. D. Only clients who are dying qualify for investigational treatments.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Investigational treatments (
B) lack proven efficacy, requiring informed consent. Better survival (
A), payment (
C), and terminal status (
D) are incorrect.

Question 5 of 5

The client diagnosed with a pulmonary embolus is being discharged. Which intervention should the nurse discuss with the client?

A. Increase fluid intake to two (2) to three (3) L/day. B. Eat a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet. C. Avoid being around large crowds. D. Receive pneumonia and flu vaccines.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Increased fluids (
A) prevent dehydration, reducing clotting risk in PE. Low-fat diet (
B), avoiding crowds (
C), and vaccines (
D) are less specific.

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