NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which assessment finding noted by the nurse on the client's return to the room is an early indication that the client's oxygenation status is compromised?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restlessness is an early sign of hypoxia, indicating compromised oxygenation status, which requires immediate attention.
Question 2 of 5
When the physician prescribes the first-generation antihistamine for the client's symptomatic relief, the nurse appropriately advises the client that first-generation antihistamines are associated with which side effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: First-generation antihistamines cross the blood-brain barrier, often causing drowsiness as a common side effect.
Question 3 of 5
Which assessment finding noted by the nurse on the client's return to the room is an early indication that the client's oxygenation status is compromised?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restlessness is an early sign of hypoxia, indicating compromised oxygenation status, which requires immediate attention.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse knows that the correct way to position the hands when performing the abdominal thrust maneuver is with the thumb side of the closed fist on which part of the victim's abdomen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positioning the fist above the xiphoid process (below the sternum) ensures safe and effective abdominal thrusts to dislodge the obstruction.
Question 5 of 5
What is the best way to determine whether a client with a tracheostomy is becoming hypoxemic during suctioning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Auscultating the respiratory rate detects changes in breathing patterns, indicating potential hypoxemia during suctioning.