NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statement below is incorrect about a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This option is INCORRECT. All the other statements are true about a DVT. Option C is wrong because it should say: 'A deep vein thrombosis in the lower extremity has a HIGH (not low) probability of becoming a pulmonary embolism.'
Question 2 of 5
The client with ARDS is on a mechanical ventilator. Which intervention should be included in the nursing care plan addressing the endotracheal tube (ET) care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Securing the ET tube (
D) prevents dislodgement, critical for ventilation. Avoiding movement (
A), daily CXR (
B), and cuff deflation (
C) are incorrect or secondary.
Question 3 of 5
After the bronchoscopy, what should the nurse closely monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring respiratory effort is critical post-bronchoscopy to detect complications like airway obstruction or pneumothorax.
Question 4 of 5
You're teaching a group of long-term care health givers about the signs and symptoms of tuberculosis. What signs and symptoms will you include in your education?
Correct Answer: B,D,E,F,G
Rationale: Option A is wrong because a cough should be present for 3 weeks or more (NOT 6 weeks). Option C is wrong because the patient will experience weight LOSS (not gain).
Question 5 of 5
You're educating a patient with pneumonia how to deep breathe by using an incentive spirometer. Which of the following is the correct way to use this device?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct incentive spirometer use involves slow, deep inhalation to maximize lung expansion, holding the breath for 6 seconds to keep alveoli open, and then exhaling . Other options describe incorrect techniques that don't promote effective lung expansion.