NCLEX Questions Respiratory

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

When the client asks the nurse why skin testing is beneficial, which explanation is best?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Skin testing identifies specific allergens causing symptoms, which is crucial when symptoms may be triggered by multiple substances.

Question 2 of 5

The client is getting out of bed and becomes very anxious and has a feeling of impending doom. The nurse thinks the client may be experiencing a pulmonary embolism. Which action should the nurse implement first?

A. Administer oxygen 10 L via nasal cannula. B. Place the client in high Fowler's position. C. Obtain a STAT pulse oximeter reading. D. Auscultate the client's lung sounds.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: High Fowler’s position (
B) improves breathing in suspected PE, a priority. Oxygen (
A), SpO2 (
C), and lung sounds (
D) follow to support and assess.

Question 3 of 5

Select all the medications used to treat pneumonia that are narrowspectrum?

A. Macrolides B. Tamiflu C. Fluroquinolones D. Penicillins

Correct Answer: A,D

Rationale: Narrow-spectrum antibiotics target specific bacteria. Macrolides and Penicillins are narrow-spectrum, effective against gram-positive bacteria common in pneumonia. Tamiflu is antiviral, and Fluoroquinolones are broad-spectrum.

Question 4 of 5

Which task is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

A. Feed a client who is postoperative tonsillectomy the first meal of clear liquids. B. Encourage the client diagnosed with a cold to drink a glass of orange juice. C. Obtain a throat culture on a client diagnosed with bacterial pharyngitis. D. Escort the client diagnosed with laryngitis outside to smoke a cigarette.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Encouraging juice intake (
B) is within UAP scope and safe. Feeding post-tonsillectomy (
A) risks bleeding, throat cultures (
C) require training, and smoking (
D) is contraindicated.

Question 5 of 5

The client who has undergone a radical neck dissection and tracheostomy for cancer of the larynx is being discharged. Which discharge instructions should the nurse teach? Select all that apply.

A. The client will be able to speak again after the surgery area has healed. B. The client should wear a protective covering over the stoma when showering. C. The client should clean the stoma and then apply a petroleum-based ointment. D. The client should use a humidifier in the room. E. The client can get a special telephone for communication.

Correct Answer: B,D,E

Rationale: Showering protection (
B), humidifiers (
D), and special phones (E) support tracheostomy care. Speech (
A) is lost permanently, and petroleum ointment (
C) risks infection.

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