NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Respiratory Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
You are providing teaching to a patient with chronic COPD on how to perform diaphragmatic breathing. This technique helps do the following:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diaphragmatic breathing strengthens the diaphragm , improving breathing efficiency in COPD. It doesn't increase breathing rate , decrease abdominal muscle use , or encourage accessory muscle use .
Question 2 of 5
Until the client can be examined later that morning, which advice by the nurse would be most helpful?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Resting the voice reduces strain on the vocal cords, which is beneficial for laryngitis and helps prevent further irritation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is discharging the client diagnosed with bronchiolitis obliterans. Which priority intervention should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bronchiolitis obliterans causes irreversible airway obstruction, often requiring home oxygen therapy (
C) to manage hypoxemia, a priority for discharge planning. Referrals (
A), physical therapy (
B), and advance directives (
D) are important but secondary to ensuring oxygenation.
Question 4 of 5
The physician orders the patient to start taking Omalizumab. How will you administer this medication as the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Omalizumab is administered subcutaneously for asthma treatment.
Question 5 of 5
Which problem is appropriate for the nurse to identify for the client who is one (1) day postoperative thoracotomy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain (alteration in comfort,
A) is a common issue post-thoracotomy due to surgical incision and chest tube placement, making it the most appropriate nursing diagnosis on day one. Altered consciousness (
B) is not typical unless complications arise. Elimination issues (
C) are less immediate. Knowledge deficit (
D) is relevant later for discharge teaching.