NCLEX-RN
Adult Health II Respiratory NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing the lower extremities of the client with peripheral vascular disease (PVD). During the assessment, the nurse should expect to find which of the following clinical manifestations of PVD?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mottled skin (livedo reticularis) is a common manifestation of PVD due to poor perfusion, causing irregular skin discoloration. Hairy legs, pink cool skin, or warm moist skin are not typical; PVD often presents with hair loss, cool, pale, or cyanotic skin.
Question 2 of 5
The teaching plan for the client with rheumatoid arthritis includes rest promotion. Which of the following would the nurse expect to instruct the client to avoid during rest periods?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Positions of flexion can exacerbate joint stiffness and deformity in rheumatoid arthritis. Proper alignment, elevation, and prone positions (if comfortable) support joint health.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about skin cancer. Which of the following should the nurse explain are risk factors for skin cancer? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E,F
Rationale: Increasing age, sun exposure, genetics, and immunosuppression increase skin cancer risk. Chemical pollutants are less significant, and increased pigmentation reduces risk.
Question 4 of 5
When teaching a client to deep breathe effectively after a lobectomy, the nurse should instruct the client to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Effective deep breathing post-lobectomy involves relaxing abdominal muscles, taking a slow nasal breath, holding it 3–5 seconds, and exhaling to expand lungs. Contracting muscles or mouth breathing is less effective.
Question 5 of 5
An advantage of using biologic burn grafts such as porcine (pigskin) grafts is that they appear to help:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Porcine grafts act as a temporary biological dressing, promoting epithelial tissue growth by providing a protective barrier and stimulating healing. They do not form tough skin, provide permanent closure, or directly affect subcutaneous tissue.