NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When a previously negative client has a positive reaction to a tuberculin skin test, which information about follow-up is most correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A positive tuberculin test requires further evaluation (e.g., chest X-ray), and antituberculosis drugs may be prescribed for latent or active infection.
Question 2 of 5
Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to assess in the client recently diagnosed with COPD?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic sputum production (
C) is a hallmark of COPD (chronic bronchitis). Clubbing (
A) is late-stage, infections (
B) are frequent, and nonproductive cough (
D) is atypical.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are caring for an elderly client diagnosed with emphysema. Which nursing tasks could be delegated to the UAP to improve gas exchange? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: UAPs can keep the head of the bed elevated (1) to improve lung expansion and record pulse oximetry (3), a non-invasive task. Encouraging deep breathing (2) requires teaching, a nursing role. Assessing consciousness (4) and auscultating breath sounds (5) are assessment tasks reserved for nurses.
Question 4 of 5
After a chest tube has been inserted to treat the client's pneumothorax, which finding indicates that the chest tube is functioning correctly?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Relief of chest pain indicates the chest tube is effectively re-expanding the lung and resolving the pneumothorax.
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.