NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Respiratory Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Until the client can be examined later that morning, which advice by the nurse would be most helpful?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Resting the voice reduces strain on the vocal cords, which is beneficial for laryngitis and helps prevent further irritation.
Question 2 of 5
Your patient with a diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection needs a bronchoscopy. During transport to endoscopy, the patient will need to wear?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patients with latent tuberculosis are not contagious and have no symptoms, but during procedures like bronchoscopy that may generate aerosols, a surgical mask is worn to prevent potential spread if the infection is active.
Question 3 of 5
Your patient is diagnosed with a latent tuberculosis infection. Select all the correct statements that reflect this condition:
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: The patient WILL need medical treatment to prevent this case of LBTI from developing into an active TB infection later on. The patient will NOT have an abnormal chest x-ray or a positive sputum test. This is only in active TB.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
When teaching the client about topical nasal decongestant sprays, the nurse should warn that overuse of such medication is likely to result in which adverse effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Overuse of topical nasal decongestants can lead to rebound congestion, where nasal passages become more congested after the medication wears off, due to dependency on the decongestant.