NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse knows that the correct way to position the hands when performing the abdominal thrust maneuver is with the thumb side of the closed fist on which part of the victim's abdomen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positioning the fist above the xiphoid process (below the sternum) ensures safe and effective abdominal thrusts to dislodge the obstruction.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient, who has many risk factors for the development of a DVT, for signs and symptoms of a deep vein thrombosis. What signs and symptoms below would possibly indicate a deep vein thrombosis is present?
Correct Answer: C,D,E,F
Rationale: Signs and symptoms of a DVT include: redness, swelling, warm extremity, pain, positive Homan's Sign, and swelling (which can be unilateral...meaning there is more swelling in one extremity compared to the other).
Question 3 of 5
A 25 year-old female patient with pneumonia is prescribed Doxycycline. What question is important to ask the patient prior to administration of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Doxycycline can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, so asking about birth control use is critical. Penicillin allergy is unrelated, egg allergy is relevant for vaccines, and diabetes is not a primary concern.
Question 4 of 5
The charge nurse is assigning clients for the shift. Which client should be assigned to the new graduate nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chest tubes for lung cancer (
A) are stable for a new graduate. Stridor (
B), fistulas (
C), and recent laryngectomy (
D) require experienced care due to airway and complication risks.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse advises the client to make sure to take the entire antibiotic prescription because an untreated or undertreated streptococcal infection can lead to which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Untreated group A streptococcal infections can lead to complications like glomerulonephritis, a condition affecting the kidneys, due to an immune response.