NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which nursing intervention is most important in response to the client's physical symptoms at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering oxygen addresses hypoxia, a critical concern in pulmonary embolism due to impaired gas exchange.
Question 2 of 5
Your patient is diagnosed with a latent tuberculosis infection. Select all the correct statements that reflect this condition:
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Latent TB infection is characterized by no symptoms, no contagiousness , and a positive tuberculin skin test or IGRA . Treatment is often recommended to prevent progression (not
A). Chest X-rays are typically normal (not
D), and sputum tests are negative (not E).
Question 3 of 5
When the client asks why the physician prescribed this particular cough medicine, the nurse correctly responds that the guaifenesin liquefies mucus while the codeine is responsible for which action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Codeine in cough syrup acts as an antitussive, suppressing the cough reflex to reduce coughing episodes.
Question 4 of 5
Which side effect can the nurse expect when the client receives aminophylline (Truphylline)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aminophylline, a xanthine derivative, commonly causes tachycardia as a side effect due to its stimulatory effects.
Question 5 of 5
During suctioning of a tracheostomy tube, the catheter appears to attach to the tracheal wall and creates a pulling sensation. What is the best action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Releasing suction by opening the vent prevents trauma to the tracheal mucosa when the catheter adheres to the wall.