NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Respiratory Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Your patient with a diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection needs a bronchoscopy. During transport to endoscopy, the patient will need to wear?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patients with latent tuberculosis are not contagious and have no symptoms, but during procedures like bronchoscopy that may generate aerosols, a surgical mask is worn to prevent potential spread if the infection is active.
Question 2 of 5
Your patient's asthma is poorly controlled. The patient reports using their rescue inhaler 4 times a week. In addition, the patient's asthma is not responding to other treatments. The physician orders the patient to take a medication that works by blocking the role of the immunoglobulin IgE. This describes which medication below?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Omalizumab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to IgE, preventing it from triggering allergic responses in asthma.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a right-sided chest tube secondary to a pneumothorax. Which interventions should the nurse implement when caring for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent system checks (
B), securing tubing (
D), and monitoring emphysema (E) ensure chest tube function. Low Fowler’s (
A) is incorrect (semi-Fowler’s preferred), and bedrest (
C) is unnecessary.
Question 4 of 5
The charge nurse is making rounds. Which client should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood glucose 189 mg/dL in DKA (
C) indicates potential instability, requiring immediate assessment. Rudeness (
A), edema (
B), and stable COPD (
D) are less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
Which nursing assessment is most important when caring for a client experiencing a severe allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring respiratory status is critical during a severe allergic reaction, as anaphylaxis can cause airway obstruction and respiratory distress.