NCLEX-RN
Adult Health II Respiratory NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When developing a discharge plan to manage the care of a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the nurse should advise the client to expect to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: COPD clients are prone to respiratory infections due to impaired lung defenses. Maintaining status is possible but not an expectation. Oxygen needs may increase, and COPD is progressive, not permanently improved.
Question 2 of 5
College freshman are participating in a study abroad program. When teaching them about hepatitis B, the nurse should instruct the students on:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and body fluids, so safe sexual practices (
D) are critical for prevention. Water sanitation (
A) is relevant for hepatitis A, single rooms (
B) are unnecessary, and while vaccination (
C) is important, the question focuses on behavioral instruction.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who underwent a percutaneous needle biopsy of the kidney. What should the nurse plan to do immediately after the biopsy? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Assessing the biopsy site, urine for hematuria, and placing the client prone help monitor for bleeding and promote hemostasis post-biopsy.
Question 4 of 5
A client undergoing chemotherapy tells the nurse, 'I do not want to get out of bed in the morning because I am so tired.' The nursing plan of care should include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An individually tailored exercise program can help combat fatigue, improve energy levels, and enhance quality of life for chemotherapy patients.
Question 5 of 5
Adrenal function is affected by the drug ketoconazole (Nizoral), an antifungal agent used to treat severe fungal infections. How is this effect manifested?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ketoconazole inhibits adrenal steroid synthesis, reducing cortisol production, which can be therapeutic in Cushing's disease.