NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Respiratory Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which health measure is most important to emphasize when instructing the client on ways to prevent transmitting tuberculosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Covering the nose and mouth when coughing prevents the spread of tuberculosis, an airborne disease, to others.
Question 2 of 5
How long after administering a tuberculin skin test should the nurse inspect the client's injection site?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The tuberculin skin test reaction is typically read 48 to 72 hours (2 to 3 days) after administration to assess for induration.
Question 3 of 5
A patient taking Isoniazid (INH) should be monitored for what deficiency?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This medication can lead to low Vitamin B6 levels. Most patients will take a supplement of B6 while taking this medication.
Question 4 of 5
The client has been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis. Which sign/symptom alerts the nurse to a potentially life-threatening complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nuchal rigidity (
C) suggests meningitis, a life-threatening sinusitis complication. Muscle weakness (
A) and loss of control (
D) are unrelated, and purulent sputum (
B) is more typical of respiratory infections.
Question 5 of 5
What nursing action is most appropriate when administering both types of oral medication to this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering tablets first ensures they are swallowed properly, followed by the cough syrup, which may coat the throat and aid swallowing.