NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Respiratory Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
You're teaching a group of long-term care health givers about the signs and symptoms of tuberculosis. What signs and symptoms will you include in your education?
Correct Answer: B,D,E,F,G
Rationale: Tuberculosis symptoms include night sweats , hemoptysis , chills , fever , and chest pain (G). A cough typically lasts 3 weeks or more, not necessarily 6 weeks (not
A). Weight loss, not weight gain , is common.
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
Immediately after the specimen is drawn, the registered nurse instructs the licensed practical nurse to perform which essential action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying direct pressure to the radial artery puncture site for 5 minutes prevents bleeding and hematoma formation.
Question 4 of 5
Which laboratory tests should the client receive before prophylactic drug therapy for tuberculosis is started?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Liver function tests (AST and ALT) are essential before starting tuberculosis prophylaxis, as drugs like isoniazid can cause hepatotoxicity.
Question 5 of 5
The client is admitted to emergency department complaining of shortness of breath and fever. The vital signs are T 100.4°F, P 94, R 26, and BP 134/86. Which concept should the nurse identify as a concern for the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: SOB and tachypnea (
B) suggest oxygenation issues, and fever (
C) indicates infection. Clotting (
A), perfusion (
D), and coping (E) are not primary based on data.