NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which assessment finding indicates that the client has most likely developed pleurisy as a result of the pneumonia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pleurisy causes sharp chest pain during breathing due to inflammation of the pleural membranes.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted with histoplasmosis. What drug is most likely to be prescribed for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amphotericin B is the primary antifungal drug used to treat histoplasmosis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with pneumonia who is having shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering oxygen (
C) is the first intervention for a pneumonia patient with shortness of breath to correct hypoxemia, per the ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation). Checking pulse oximetry (
B) assesses oxygenation but delays treatment. Vital signs (
A) and notifying the therapist (
D) are secondary to immediate oxygen delivery.
Question 4 of 5
The nursing staff on an oncology unit is interviewing applicants for the unit manager position. Which type of organizational structure does this represent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Staff interviewing for a manager (
C) reflects shared governance, empowering nurses in decisions. Centralized (
A), decentralized (
B), and pyramid (
D) involve top-down structures.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse identified the client problem 'decreased cardiac output' for the client diagnosed with a pulmonary embolus. Which intervention should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ABGs (
A) monitor oxygenation, supporting cardiac output in PE. Skin color (
B) is secondary, bleeding (
C) relates to anticoagulation, and Trendelenburg (
D) is contraindicated.