NCLEX-PN
Respiratory System NCLEX 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: Option A is wrong because a cough should be present for 3 weeks or more (NOT 6 weeks). Option C is wrong because the patient will experience weight LOSS (not gain).
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
When the client asks the nurse about why the physician has prescribed two drugs, which response is most accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Combination therapy (rifampin and isoniazid) reduces the risk of bacterial resistance, ensuring effective tuberculosis treatment.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client diagnosed with laryngitis and identifies the client problem 'altered communication.' Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A note pad (
C) facilitates communication during laryngitis-related voice loss. Brandy/honey (
A) is unproven, whispering (
B) strains vocal cords, and permanent aphonia (
D) is unlikely.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning the care of a client diagnosed with asthma and has written a problem of 'anxiety.' Which nursing intervention should be implemented?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Remaining with the client (
A) reduces anxiety through presence and reassurance. Notification (
B), anxiolytics (
C), and fluids (
D) are secondary or unrelated.