NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is admitted to the outpatient surgery center for a bronchoscopy to rule out cancer of the lung. Which information should the nurse teach?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bronchoscopy allows biopsy (
C) to diagnose lung cancer. It doesn’t confirm MRI (
A), requires NPO post-procedure (
B), and causes discomfort (
D).
Question 2 of 5
Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to assess in the client recently diagnosed with COPD?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic sputum production (
C) is a hallmark of COPD (chronic bronchitis). Clubbing (
A) is late-stage, infections (
B) are frequent, and nonproductive cough (
D) is atypical.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement indicates the client with a total laryngectomy requires more teaching concerning the care of the tracheostomy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using an electric larynx (
D) is related to speech, not tracheostomy care, indicating a misunderstanding of tracheostomy management. Avoiding hair spray/powders (
A), showering (
B), and daily stoma cleaning (
C) are correct tracheostomy care practices.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has a PPD skin test (Mantoux test). As the nurse you tell the patient to report back to the office in so the results can be interpreted?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The PPD skin test (Mantoux) is read 48-72 hours after administration to assess for induration, as this is the standard timeframe for an accurate immune response to be visible.
Question 5 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.