NCLEX-PN
Respiratory NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client diagnosed with end-stage COPD. Which data warrant immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rusty sputum (
D) suggests hemoptysis or infection, a critical finding in end-stage COPD. SpO2 92% (
A), PaO2 74 (
B), and SOB (
C) are expected but less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
The term 'blue bloaters' is used to describe patients with?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blue bloaters' describes chronic bronchitis patients, who present with cyanosis ('blue') and edema ('bloating') due to hypoxemia and right heart failure. Emphysema patients are often called 'pink puffers.'
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing explanation identifies the primary rationale for administering aminophylline?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aminophylline is a bronchodilator that dilates bronchial airways, improving airflow in COPD clients.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is applying oxygen via nasal cannula to a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The client complains of extreme shortness of breath. At which rate should the nurse set the flowmeter?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: COPD clients require low-flow oxygen (2 LPM,
A) to avoid CO2 retention. Higher rates (B, C,
D) risk respiratory drive suppression.
Question 5 of 5
The 56-year-old client diagnosed with tuberculosis (Tb) is being discharged. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TB treatment requires months of antibiotics (
B) for cure. Three weeks (
A) is too short, antibiotics don’t eliminate transmission risk immediately (
C), and skin tests (
D) monitor exposure, not cure.