NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Respiratory Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The wife of a client with active tuberculosis has a positive skin test for tuberculosis. She is to be started on prophylactic drug therapy. What drug is the drug of choice for prophylaxis of tuberculosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Isoniazid is the drug of choice for tuberculosis prophylaxis due to its effectiveness in preventing active disease.
Question 2 of 5
A 79-year-old client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumococcal pneumonia. The client has dyspnea. The client's temperature is 102°F, respirations are 36, and pulse is 92. Bed rest is ordered for this client primarily to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bed rest reduces metabolic and oxygen demands in a client with pneumonia and dyspnea, aiding recovery.
Question 3 of 5
You note your patient's sweat and urine is orange. You reassure the patient and educate him that which medication below is causing this finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rifampin commonly causes orange discoloration of body fluids (sweat, urine, tears) as a harmless side effect, and patients should be educated to expect this.
Question 4 of 5
The client diagnosed with a community-acquired pneumonia is being admitted to the medical unit. Which nursing intervention has the highest priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obtaining sputum culture (
C) before antibiotics ensures accurate pathogen identification, a priority. Antibiotics (
A) follow, meals (
B) and weight (
D) are less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment technique is essential before allowing a client food or fluids after a bronchoscopy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Palpating the throat while the client swallows confirms the gag reflex has returned, ensuring safe oral intake post-bronchoscopy.