NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning the activities for the client diagnosed with asbestosis. Which activity should the nurse schedule at 0900 if breakfast is served at 0800?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bronchodilator treatment (
B) at 0900 optimizes lung function early in the day for asbestosis patients, who have restrictive lung disease. Bathing (
A) is less urgent. A rest period (
C) may be needed later, not immediately post-breakfast. Chest physiotherapy (
D) is typically scheduled later to avoid postprandial discomfort.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing intervention is most important in response to the client's physical symptoms at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering oxygen addresses hypoxia, a critical concern in pulmonary embolism due to impaired gas exchange.
Question 3 of 5
The best evidence that the client understands the procedure for a pulmonary function test is when stating that it involves which action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pulmonary function tests involve breathing into a mouthpiece to measure lung capacity and airflow.
Question 4 of 5
The client diagnosed with asthma is admitted to the emergency department with difficulty breathing and a blue color around the mouth. Which diagnostic test will be ordered to determine the status of the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulmonary function tests (
B) assess airway obstruction in acute asthma. CBC (
A), allergy testing (
C), and cortisol levels (
D) are not immediate diagnostic tools.
Question 5 of 5
The client diagnosed with restrictive airway disease (asthma) has been prescribed a glucocorticoid inhaled medication. Which information should the nurse teach regarding this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth (
B) prevents oral thrush from inhaled glucocorticoids. Tapering (
A) applies to systemic steroids, holding/swallowing (
C) is incorrect, and attack use (
D) is for rescue inhalers.