NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
You assist your patient with using their inhaler. The inhaler contains the medication Budesonide. Before administering the inhaler, you will want to connect what device to the inhaler to help decrease the patient from developing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A spacer helps deliver Budesonide, an inhaled corticosteroid, more effectively to the lungs, reducing the risk of oral thrush by minimizing medication deposition in the mouth.
Question 2 of 5
The client diagnosed with cancer of the larynx has had four (4) weeks of radiation therapy to the neck. The client is complaining of severe pain when swallowing. Which scientific rationale explains the pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Radiation causes esophageal mucositis/ulcerations (
D), leading to painful swallowing. Obstruction (
A), edema (
B), and cancer pain (
C) are less likely causes.
Question 3 of 5
When caring for a client with allergies, which nursing assessment finding is an early indication that the client is developing anaphylaxis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breathing difficulty is an early sign of anaphylaxis, indicating airway constriction or swelling, which requires immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
The school nurse is presenting a class to students at a primary school on how to prevent the transmission of the common cold virus. Which information should the nurse discuss?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Handwashing (
D) is the most effective way to prevent cold transmission. Tissues (
A) are secondary, immunizations (
B) don’t prevent colds, and doctor visits (
C) are unnecessary for most colds.
Question 5 of 5
A patient taking Isoniazid (INH) should be monitored for what deficiency?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Isoniazid can cause peripheral neuropathy due to vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) deficiency. Patients are often given B6 supplements and monitored for this deficiency.