NCLEX-RN
Adult Health II Respiratory NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Ventricular tachycardia is displayed on the cardiac monitor of a client admitted to the telemetry unit. Which should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking for a pulse determines if ventricular tachycardia is pulseless (requiring defibrillation) or stable (possibly requiring cardioversion or medication).
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for Buerger's disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Buerger's disease (thromboangiitis obliterans) is strongly associated with heavy tobacco use, particularly in young males. A 29-year-old male with a 14-year smoking history is at greatest risk. Birth control pills, diabetes, and atherosclerosis are not primary risk factors for Buerger's disease.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is completing the health history for a client with the patient taking echinacea for a health care. The client asks, 'Why Isn't this helping me feel better?' Which of the following responses by the nurse would be the most accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: At this time, there is no strong research evidence to warrant recommendations of herbal products for management of colds; further study is needed to show evidence of therapeutic effects and indications. Antibiotics are effective against bacteria; the head cold may have a viral cause. An uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infection subsides within 2 to 3 weeks. There may be a drug-drug interaction with herbal products and prescriptions.
Question 4 of 5
A client with renal calculi has hematuria. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hematuria is expected with renal calculi; monitoring ensures no excessive bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
A client post-extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy should report:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe flank pain may indicate a complication like hematoma or obstruction.