NCLEX Questions Respiratory

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

You're educating a patient how to use a peak flow meter to help monitor the status of their asthma. Which statement by the patient demonstrates they understand how to use the device?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Correct use involves measuring peak flow at consistent times and comparing to personal best to monitor asthma control. Inhaling is incorrect, and a high reading is not a concern.

Question 2 of 5

Which finding best indicates that the sponge bath is having a therapeutic effect on the client?

A. The client feels more comfortable. B. The client begins sweating profusely. C. The client's temperature is 101°F (38.3°C). D. The client's skin is flushed.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A reduced temperature (101°F) directly indicates the sponge bath is effectively lowering the client's fever.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is discussing the care of a child diagnosed with asthma with the parent. Which referral is important to include in the teaching?

A. Referral to a dietitian. B. Referral for allergy testing. C. Referral to the developmental psychologist. D. Referral to a home health nurse.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Allergy testing (
B) identifies asthma triggers, critical for management. Dietitian (
A), psychologist (
C), and home health (
D) are secondary unless specific issues arise.

Question 4 of 5

Which assessment data indicate to the nurse the chest tubes inserted three (3) days ago have been effective in treating the client with a hemothorax?

A. Gentle bubbling in the suction compartment. B. No fluctuation (tidaling) in the water-seal compartment. C. The drainage compartment has 250 mL of blood. D. The client is able to deep breathe without any pain.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: No tidaling (
B) indicates lung re-expansion, showing effective hemothorax treatment. Bubbling (
A) suggests air leak, drainage (
C) is expected, and pain-free breathing (
D) is secondary.

Question 5 of 5

Which information should the nurse teach the client diagnosed with acute sinusitis?

A. Instruct the client to complete all the ordered antibiotics. B. Teach the client how to irrigate the nasal passages. C. Have the client demonstrate how to blow the nose. D. Give the client samples of a narcotic analgesic for the headache.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Completing antibiotics (
A) ensures treatment of bacterial sinusitis, preventing resistance. Irrigation (
B) is supportive, nose-blowing (
C) is routine, and narcotics (
D) are excessive for sinus headaches.

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