NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer medications to the following clients. Which medication should the nurse question administering?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PTT 98 (
C) is supratherapeutic for heparin, risking bleeding, so question administration. INR 1.9 (
A) is subtherapeutic, insulin (
B) is appropriate, and CCB (
D) is reasonable.
Question 2 of 5
When the client asks why the physician prescribed this particular cough medicine, the nurse correctly responds that the guaifenesin liquefies mucus while the codeine is responsible for which action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Codeine in cough syrup acts as an antitussive, suppressing the cough reflex to reduce coughing episodes.
Question 3 of 5
If the client has sinusitis in the maxillary sinuses, where will the client most likely report feeling pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The maxillary sinuses are located in the cheek area, so pain from maxillary sinusitis is typically felt in the cheeks.
Question 4 of 5
When a previously negative client has a positive reaction to a tuberculin skin test, which information about follow-up is most correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A positive tuberculin test requires further evaluation (e.g., chest X-ray), and antituberculosis drugs may be prescribed for latent or active infection.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment finding indicates that the client has most likely developed pleurisy as a result of the pneumonia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pleurisy causes sharp chest pain during breathing due to inflammation of the pleural membranes.