NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Respiratory Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a client who has COPD. Which statement is the client most likely to say about activity tolerance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Morning fatigue is common in COPD due to mucus accumulation and poor sleep, affecting activity tolerance.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is discharging a client newly diagnosed with restrictive airway disease (asthma). Which statement indicates the client understands the discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calling 911 for uncontrolled asthma (
A) shows understanding of emergency action. Warm water (
B) is insufficient (hot water needed), Chinese food (
C) may contain MSG, and NSAIDs (
D) can trigger asthma.
Question 3 of 5
The physician orders the patient to start taking Omalizumab. How will you administer this medication as the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Omalizumab is administered subcutaneously for asthma treatment.
Question 4 of 5
The male client has had a radial neck dissection for cancer of the larynx. Which action by the client indicates a disturbance in body image?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing a towel over the mirror (choice 2) suggests the client is avoiding looking at their altered appearance due to the radical neck dissection, indicating a disturbance in body image. This surgery often results in visible changes, such as scarring or a tracheostomy, which can impact self-perception. Requesting a speech therapist (choice 1) focuses on communication, attempting to shave (choice 3) shows engagement in self-care, and practicing exercises (choice 4) indicates recovery efforts, none of which directly reflect body image issues.
Question 5 of 5
The client has been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis. Which sign/symptom alerts the nurse to a potentially life-threatening complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nuchal rigidity (
C) suggests meningitis, a life-threatening sinusitis complication. Muscle weakness (
A) and loss of control (
D) are unrelated, and purulent sputum (
B) is more typical of respiratory infections.