NCLEX-PN
Respiratory NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statement by the client best indicates that the client understands the rationale for the direct laryngoscopy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Persistent hoarseness can be a symptom of laryngeal cancer, and direct laryngoscopy is used to visualize the larynx for abnormalities like tumors.
Question 2 of 5
The client diagnosed with lung cancer is in an investigational program and receiving a vaccine to treat the cancer. Which information regarding investigational regimens should the nurse teach?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Investigational treatments (
B) lack proven efficacy, requiring informed consent. Better survival (
A), payment (
C), and terminal status (
D) are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client with COPD. Which health promotion information is most important for the nurse to obtain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct inhaler use (
C) ensures effective COPD management, a priority for health promotion. Smoking history (
A), risk factors (
B), and lifestyle (
D) are important but secondary.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman who is admitted with pneumonia. On admission, the client is anxious and short of breath but able to respond to questions. One hour later, the client becomes more dyspneic and less responsive, answering only yes and no questions. What is the best action for the nurse to take at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A change in mental status with worsening dyspnea indicates potential deterioration, requiring immediate notification of the charge nurse.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has exercise-induced asthma. Which of the following actions can the patient perform to help prevent an attack during exercise. Select all that apply:
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Using a short-acting beta agonist before exercise and avoiding exercise during respiratory illness help prevent exercise-induced asthma attacks. Warming up is beneficial, and post-exercise beta agonists are not preventive.