NCLEX Questions Respiratory

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

Which task is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Encouraging juice intake (
B) is within UAP scope and safe. Feeding post-tonsillectomy (
A) risks bleeding, throat cultures (
C) require training, and smoking (
D) is contraindicated.

Question 2 of 5

The client diagnosed with a pulmonary embolus is in the intensive care department. Which assessment data warrant immediate intervention from the nurse?

A. The client's ABGs are pH 7.36, Pao2 95, Paco2 38, Hco3 24. B. The client's telemetry exhibits occasional premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). C. The client's pulse oximeter reading is 90%. D. The client's urinary output for the 12-hour shift is 800 mL.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: SpO2 90% (
C) indicates hypoxia in PE, requiring immediate oxygen adjustment. Normal ABGs (
A), occasional PVCs (
B), and urine output (
D) are less urgent.

Question 3 of 5

The case manager is arranging a care planning meeting regarding the care of a 65-year-old client diagnosed with adult-onset asthma. Which health-care disciplines should participate in the meeting? Select all that apply.

A. Nursing. B. Pharmacy. C. Social work. D. Occupational therapy. E. Speech therapy.

Correct Answer: A,B,C

Rationale: Nursing (
A), pharmacy (
B), and social work (
C) address asthma management, medications, and social needs. Occupational (
D) and speech (E) therapies are less relevant.

Question 4 of 5

Which task is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

A. Feed a client who is postoperative tonsillectomy the first meal of clear liquids. B. Encourage the client diagnosed with a cold to drink a glass of orange juice. C. Obtain a throat culture on a client diagnosed with bacterial pharyngitis. D. Escort the client diagnosed with laryngitis outside to smoke a cigarette.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Encouraging juice intake (
B) is within UAP scope and safe. Feeding post-tonsillectomy (
A) risks bleeding, throat cultures (
C) require training, and smoking (
D) is contraindicated.

Question 5 of 5

Which discharge instruction is most appropriate for reducing the client's fatigue and shortness of breath during mealtimes?

A. Eat simple carbohydrates for quick energy. B. Eat fatty foods to get maximum caloric intake. C. Eat frequent, small meals to reduce energy use. D. Eat the largest meal late at night before sleep.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Frequent, small meals reduce the energy required for digestion, minimizing fatigue and shortness of breath in COPD clients.

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