NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Respiratory Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is diagnosed with mild intermittent asthma. Which medication should the nurse discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mild intermittent asthma requires a rescue inhaler (
B) (e.g., albuterol) for PRN use. Daily corticosteroids (
A), systemic steroids (
C), and leukotrienes (
D) are for persistent asthma.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is discharging a client newly diagnosed with restrictive airway disease (asthma). Which statement indicates the client understands the discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calling 911 for uncontrolled asthma (
A) shows understanding of emergency action. Warm water (
B) is insufficient (hot water needed), Chinese food (
C) may contain MSG, and NSAIDs (
D) can trigger asthma.
Question 3 of 5
When caring for a client with influenza, the nurse would expect to assess for which signs and symptoms of hypoxia? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, D, E, F
Rationale: Hypoxia manifests as restlessness, tachypnea, use of accessory muscles, and cyanosis due to inadequate oxygen delivery to tissues.
Question 4 of 5
You are providing teaching to a patient with chronic COPD on how to perform diaphragmatic breathing. This technique helps do the following:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diaphragmatic breathing strengthens the diaphragm , improving breathing efficiency in COPD. It doesn't increase breathing rate , decrease abdominal muscle use , or encourage accessory muscle use .
Question 5 of 5
The client diagnosed with lung cancer has been told the cancer has metastasized to the brain. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brain metastasis impairs cognition, making driving unsafe (
C). Advance directives (
A), chemotherapy (
B), and proxy decisions (
D) are secondary or inappropriate.