NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following signs and symptoms would indicate that the client is experiencing oxygen toxicity? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, D, E
Rationale: Oxygen toxicity from prolonged high-concentration oxygen can cause a nonproductive cough, headache, and substernal chest pain.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is planning the care of a client diagnosed with pneumonia and writes a problem of 'impaired gas exchange.' Which is an expected outcome for this problem?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alert/oriented status (
D) indicates improved oxygenation from resolved gas exchange impairment. Physiotherapy (
A) is an intervention, ADLs (
B) and ambulation (
C) are secondary outcomes.
Question 3 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: C
Rationale: Patients with a latent tuberculosis infection are NOT contagious.
Therefore, no special PPE is needed for the patient during transport. HOWEVER, if the patient had ACTIVE tuberculosis they would need to wear a surgical mask during transport.
Question 4 of 5
Which pulse oximetry reading indicates to the nurse that the client has normal tissue oxygenation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pulse oximetry reading of 95% to 100% indicates normal tissue oxygenation, reflecting adequate oxygen saturation.
Question 5 of 5
The client diagnosed with asthma is admitted to the emergency department with difficulty breathing and a blue color around the mouth. Which diagnostic test will be ordered to determine the status of the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulmonary function tests (
B) assess airway obstruction in acute asthma. CBC (
A), allergy testing (
C), and cortisol levels (
D) are not immediate diagnostic tools.