NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Respiratory Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which assessment technique is essential before allowing a client food or fluids after a bronchoscopy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Palpating the throat while the client swallows confirms the gag reflex has returned, ensuring safe oral intake post-bronchoscopy.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment data indicate to the nurse the client diagnosed with ARDS has experienced a complication secondary to the ventilator?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asymmetrical chest expansion (
C) suggests pneumothorax, a ventilator complication. Low urine (
A), SpO2 >95% (
B), and tachycardia (
D) are unrelated or expected.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing the client for a polysomnography to confirm sleep apnea. Which preprocedure instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Polysomnography involves overnight monitoring in a sleep lab (
C) to assess sleep patterns and confirm sleep apnea. Fasting (
A) is unnecessary. Sedatives (
B) are avoided to ensure natural sleep. Home monitors (
D) are used for different tests, not polysomnography.
Question 4 of 5
The client has had a total laryngectomy. Which referral is specific for this surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lost Chord Club (
C) supports laryngectomy patients with communication and adjustment. CanSurmount (
A), Dialogue (
B), and SmokEnders (
D) are for cancer, CLL, and smoking cessation.
Question 5 of 5
Your patient with a diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection needs a bronchoscopy. During transport to endoscopy, the patient will need to wear?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patients with latent tuberculosis are not contagious and have no symptoms, but during procedures like bronchoscopy that may generate aerosols, a surgical mask is worn to prevent potential spread if the infection is active.