NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statement by the client indicates an accurate understanding of the purpose of aerosol therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aerosol therapy delivers medication directly to the lungs, targeting the respiratory tract for effective treatment of bronchitis.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment finding indicates that the client has most likely developed pleurisy as a result of the pneumonia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pleurisy causes sharp chest pain during breathing due to inflammation of the pleural membranes.
Question 3 of 5
Other than obtaining a vaccination against influenza, which nursing advice is most helpful to high-risk clients who want to avoid getting influenza?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding crowded places reduces exposure to influenza, a highly contagious respiratory virus.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse knows to discontinue the client's sponge bath if the client develops which symptom?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chills during a sponge bath indicate the client is becoming too cold, which can worsen discomfort and should prompt discontinuation.
Question 5 of 5
When a previously negative client has a positive reaction to a tuberculin skin test, which information about follow-up is most correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A positive tuberculin test requires further evaluation (e.g., chest X-ray), and antituberculosis drugs may be prescribed for latent or active infection.