NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Respiratory Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Your patient is diagnosed with a latent tuberculosis infection. Select all the correct statements that reflect this condition:
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: The patient WILL need medical treatment to prevent this case of LBTI from developing into an active TB infection later on. The patient will NOT have an abnormal chest x-ray or a positive sputum test. This is only in active TB.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment data indicate to the nurse the client diagnosed with ARDS has experienced a complication secondary to the ventilator?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asymmetrical chest expansion (
C) suggests pneumothorax, a ventilator complication. Low urine (
A), SpO2 >95% (
B), and tachycardia (
D) are unrelated or expected.
Question 3 of 5
The wife of a client with active tuberculosis has a positive skin test for tuberculosis. She is to be started on prophylactic drug therapy. What drug is the drug of choice for prophylaxis of tuberculosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Isoniazid is the drug of choice for tuberculosis prophylaxis due to its effectiveness in preventing active disease.
Question 4 of 5
When teaching the client about topical nasal decongestant sprays, the nurse should warn that overuse of such medication is likely to result in which adverse effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Overuse of topical nasal decongestants can lead to rebound congestion, where nasal passages become more congested after the medication wears off, due to dependency on the decongestant.
Question 5 of 5
If the client is typical of most others diagnosed with lung cancer, which early-warning sign was most likely ignored?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A persistent cough is a common early symptom of lung cancer that is often ignored, delaying diagnosis.