NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The school nurse is presenting a class to students at a primary school on how to prevent the transmission of the common cold virus. Which information should the nurse discuss?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Handwashing (
D) is the most effective way to prevent cold transmission. Tissues (
A) are secondary, immunizations (
B) don’t prevent colds, and doctor visits (
C) are unnecessary for most colds.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement indicates the client with a total laryngectomy requires more teaching concerning the care of the tracheostomy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using an electric larynx (
D) is related to speech, not tracheostomy care, indicating a misunderstanding of tracheostomy management. Avoiding hair spray/powders (
A), showering (
B), and daily stoma cleaning (
C) are correct tracheostomy care practices.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is prescribed Warfarin (Coumadin) for the treatment of a blood clot. What is the therapeutic INR range for this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The therapeutic INR range is 2-3. It may be slightly higher if a patient is at a high risk for clot formation (ex: up to 4.5)
Question 4 of 5
You assist your patient with using their inhaler. The inhaler contains the medication Budesonide. Before administering the inhaler, you will want to connect what device to the inhaler to help decrease the patient from developing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A spacer helps deliver Budesonide, an inhaled corticosteroid, more effectively to the lungs, reducing the risk of oral thrush by minimizing medication deposition in the mouth.
Question 5 of 5
When caring for a client with allergies, which nursing assessment finding is an early indication that the client is developing anaphylaxis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breathing difficulty is an early sign of anaphylaxis, indicating airway constriction or swelling, which requires immediate intervention.