NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements are incorrect about discharge teaching that you would provide to a patient with COPD? Select-all-that-apply:
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Eating small, frequent meals (not three large meals,
A) prevents diaphragm compression, and Pneumovax is not annual but given once or as per guidelines. Avoiding extreme weather and smoking cessation are correct.
Question 2 of 5
A client's PPD test is positive, and a chest x-ray is negative. What is the best interpretation of these data?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A positive PPD with a negative chest x-ray indicates exposure to tuberculosis without active disease.
Question 3 of 5
After administering morphine sulfate (Roxanol) to the client, which of the following is most important for the nurse to assess?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morphine can cause respiratory depression, so assessing the rate and depth of respirations is critical to ensure safety.
Question 4 of 5
Which symptom reported by the client to the nurse is the best indicator that complications are developing from this cold?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A high fever suggests a possible secondary bacterial infection or other complication, such as sinusitis or pneumonia, which is more serious than typical cold symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are caring for an elderly client diagnosed with emphysema. Which nursing tasks could be delegated to the UAP to improve gas exchange? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: UAPs can keep the head of the bed elevated (1) to improve lung expansion and record pulse oximetry (3), a non-invasive task. Encouraging deep breathing (2) requires teaching, a nursing role. Assessing consciousness (4) and auscultating breath sounds (5) are assessment tasks reserved for nurses.