NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client diagnosed with restrictive airway disease (asthma) has been prescribed a glucocorticoid inhaled medication. Which information should the nurse teach regarding this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth (
B) prevents oral thrush from inhaled glucocorticoids. Tapering (
A) applies to systemic steroids, holding/swallowing (
C) is incorrect, and attack use (
D) is for rescue inhalers.
Question 2 of 5
The client diagnosed with restrictive airway disease (asthma) has been prescribed a glucocorticoid inhaled medication. Which information should the nurse teach regarding this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth (
B) prevents oral thrush from inhaled glucocorticoids. Tapering (
A) applies to systemic steroids, holding/swallowing (
C) is incorrect, and attack use (
D) is for rescue inhalers.
Question 3 of 5
Which pulse oximetry reading indicates to the nurse that the client has normal tissue oxygenation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pulse oximetry reading of 95% to 100% indicates normal tissue oxygenation, reflecting adequate oxygen saturation.
Question 4 of 5
Which action should the nurse implement for the client with a hemothorax who has a right-sided chest tube with excessive bubbling in the water-seal compartment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excessive bubbling suggests an air leak or high suction; checking suction (
A) is first. Clots (
B), milking (
C), and coughing (
D) are secondary or inappropriate.
Question 5 of 5
The nursing staff on an oncology unit is interviewing applicants for the unit manager position. Which type of organizational structure does this represent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Staff interviewing for a manager (
C) reflects shared governance, empowering nurses in decisions. Centralized (
A), decentralized (
B), and pyramid (
D) involve top-down structures.