NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Respiratory Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client diagnosed with COPD. Which outcome requires a revision in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Activity intolerance (
C) indicates poor COPD control, requiring plan revision. No distress (
A), improved breathing (
B), and goal participation (
D) are positive outcomes.
Question 2 of 5
Select all the following that can trigger an asthma attack:
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E,G
Rationale: Triggers include sulfites, smoke, GERD, cold weather, and cockroaches. Caffeine and beta agonists are not typical triggers; beta agonists are treatments.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client diagnosed with COPD. Which outcome requires a revision in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Activity intolerance (
C) indicates poor COPD control, requiring plan revision. No distress (
A), improved breathing (
B), and goal participation (
D) are positive outcomes.
Question 4 of 5
The client diagnosed with tuberculosis has been treated with antitubercular medications for six (6) weeks. Which data would indicate the medications have been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Improved symptoms (
B) after six weeks of TB treatment (e.g., reduced cough, fever) indicate medication efficacy. WBCs in sputum (
A) are not a standard measure. Chest X-ray changes (
C) lag behind clinical improvement. The skin test (
D) remains positive post-exposure, regardless of treatment.
Question 5 of 5
Which oxygen flow rate is most appropriate for the nurse to administer for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low flow rate of 2 L/minute is appropriate for COPD clients to avoid suppressing the hypoxic drive while improving oxygenation.