NCLEX-RN
Adult Health II Respiratory NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client tells the nurse that he is allergic to shellfish. The nurse should ask the client if he is also allergic to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shellfish allergies are often associated with iodine sensitivity, as shellfish contain iodine. Iodine-based skin preparations used in surgery could trigger an allergic reaction, so this must be assessed. Other options are unrelated to shellfish allergies.
Question 2 of 5
Which client position is contraindicated for a client with a spinal cord injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Supine with head flat is contraindicated as it may increase spinal pressure; other positions support alignment and safety.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client recovering from anesthesia. Which of the following is an early indicator of hypoxemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restlessness is an early sign of hypoxemia, as the brain responds to low oxygen levels with agitation before more severe symptoms like somnolence or cyanosis appear.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who underwent a percutaneous needle biopsy of the kidney. What should the nurse plan to do immediately after the biopsy? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Assessing the biopsy site, urine for hematuria, and placing the client prone help monitor for bleeding and promote hemostasis post-biopsy.
Question 5 of 5
A client with ascites and peripheral edema is at risk for impaired skin integrity. To prevent skin breakdown, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An alternating air pressure mattress (
C) prevents pressure ulcers in clients with edema and ascites. ROM exercises (
A) and elevation (
D) are supportive but secondary. Abdominal massage (
B) is not indicated.