NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Respiratory Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is bathing the client diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The bed is in a high position with the opposite side rail in the low position. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lowering the bed (
B) prevents falls, critical for ARDS patients. Demonstration (
A), extra help (
C), and praise (
D) are inappropriate given safety concerns.
Question 2 of 5
While developing the postoperative care plan for the client, it is essential to have the client lie in which position?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positioning with the healthy lung uppermost optimizes ventilation and perfusion in the remaining lung post-pneumonectomy.
Question 3 of 5
A patient taking Isoniazid (INH) should be monitored for what deficiency?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This medication can lead to low Vitamin B6 levels. Most patients will take a supplement of B6 while taking this medication.
Question 4 of 5
Which assessment finding provides the best indication that the nurse needs to suction the client with a tracheostomy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wet breath sounds indicate mucus accumulation in the tracheostomy, necessitating suctioning to clear the airway.
Question 5 of 5
The client is admitted to the medical unit diagnosed with a pulmonary embolus. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bedrest (
D) reduces oxygen demand and embolism risk in PE. Oral anticoagulants (
A) follow heparin, bowel sounds (
B) are unrelated, and thoracentesis (
C) is for pleural effusion.