Quiz: Take The NCLEX Practice Nursing Questions Respiratory System
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- 1.Aminophylline (theophylline) is prescribed for a client with acute bronchitis. A nurse administers the medication. knowing that the primary action of this medication is to:
- A.
Promote expectoration
- B.
Suppress the cough
- C.
Relax smooth muscles of the bronchial airway
- D.
Prevent infection
- 2.A client is receiving isoetharine hydrochloride (Bronkosol) via a nebulizer. The nurse monitors the client for which side effect of this medication?
- A.
Constipation
- B.
Diarrhea
- C.
Bradycardia
- D.
Tachycardia
- 3.
- A.
Removes the cap and shakes the inhaler well before use.
- B.
Presses the canister down with finger as he breathes in.
- C.
Inhales the mist and quickly exhales.
- D.
Waits 1 to 2 minutes between puffs if more than one puff has been prescribed.
- 4.
- A.
“Is there any possibility that you could be pregnant?”
- B.
“Are you wearing any metal chains or jewelry?”
- C.
“Can you hold your breath easily?”
- D.
“Are you able to hold your arms above your head?”
- 5.A client has just returned to a nursing unit following bronchoscopy. A nurse would implement which of the following nursing interventions for this client?
- A.
Encouraging additional fluids for the next 24 hours
- B.
Ensuring the return of the gag reflex before offering foods or fluids
- C.
Administering atropine intravenously
- D.
Administering small doses of midazolam (Versed).
- 6.
- A.
Brachial and radial arteries. and then releases them and observes the circulation of the hand.
- B.
Radial and ulnar arteries. releases one. evaluates the color of the hand. and repeats the process with the other artery.
- C.
Radial artery and observes for color changes in the affected hand.
- D.
Ulnar artery and observes for color changes in the affected hand.
- 7.
- A.
Chronic obstructive bronchitis
- B.
Emphysema
- C.
Bronchial asthma
- D.
Bronchial asthma and bronchitis
- 8.A client has been taking benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) as prescribed. A nurse concludes that the medication is having the intended effect if the client experiences:
- A.
Decreased anxiety level
- B.
Increased comfort level
- C.
Reduction of N/V
- D.
Decreased frequency and intensity of cough
- 9.
- A.
Maintain a fluid intake of 800 ml every 24 hours.
- B.
Experience chills only once a day
- C.
Cough productively without chest discomfort.
- D.
Experience less nasal obstruction and discharge.
- 10.
- A.
A 60-year-old man with a hiatal hernia
- B.
A 36-year-old woman with 3 children
- C.
A 50-year-old woman caring for a spouse with cancer
- D.
A 60-year-old woman with osteoarthritis
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