NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with pneumonia who is having shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering oxygen (
C) is the first intervention for a pneumonia patient with shortness of breath to correct hypoxemia, per the ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation). Checking pulse oximetry (
B) assesses oxygenation but delays treatment. Vital signs (
A) and notifying the therapist (
D) are secondary to immediate oxygen delivery.
Question 2 of 5
When the client asks the nurse about why the physician has prescribed two drugs, which response is most accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Combination therapy (rifampin and isoniazid) reduces the risk of bacterial resistance, ensuring effective tuberculosis treatment.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements are incorrect about discharge teaching that you would provide to a patient with COPD? Select-all-that-apply:
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Eating small, frequent meals (not three large meals,
A) prevents diaphragm compression, and Pneumovax is not annual but given once or as per guidelines. Avoiding extreme weather and smoking cessation are correct.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement below is incorrect about a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This option is INCORRECT. All the other statements are true about a DVT. Option C is wrong because it should say: 'A deep vein thrombosis in the lower extremity has a HIGH (not low) probability of becoming a pulmonary embolism.'
Question 5 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.