Hello and welcome to your NCLEX reviewer and practice questions quiz for respiratory system disorders! This nursing test bank will test your competence in the nursing care management of patients with respiratory disorders such as pneumonia, COPD, pleural effusion, asthma, and more. This quiz aims to help student nurses to grasp and master the concepts of respiratory system disorders.
Respiratory System Disorders NCLEX Nursing Test Bank
Here are the NCLEX practice questions for respiratory system disorders. This nursing test bank set includes 220 NCLEX-style practice questions that cover topics like the nursing care management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pneumonia, pleural effusion, and other respiratory system disorders. Use these questions to help you review for the respiratory system disorders and as an alternative to Quizlet.
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3.Asthma and COPD NCLEX Practice Questions Quiz 1 | 30 Questions
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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
An elderly client with pneumonia may appear with which of the following symptoms first?
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
Which of the following pathophysiological mechanisms that occur in the lung parenchyma allows pneumonia to develop?
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
A 7-year-old client is brought to the E.R. He’s tachypneic and afebrile and has a respiratory rate of 36 breaths/minute and a nonproductive cough. He recently had a cold. From his history, the client may have which of the following?
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
Which of the following assessment findings would help confirm a diagnosis of asthma in a client suspected of having the disorder?
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
Which of the following types of asthma involves an acute asthma attack brought on by an upper respiratory infection?
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
A client with acute asthma showing inspiratory and expiratory wheezes and a decreased expiratory volume should be treated with which of the following classes of medication right away?
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
A 19-year-old comes into the emergency department with acute asthma. His respiratory rate is 44 breaths/minute, and he appears to be in acute respiratory distress. Which of the following actions should be taken first?
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
A 58-year-old client with a 40-year history of smoking one to two packs of cigarettes a day has a chronic cough producing thick sputum, peripheral edema, and cyanotic nail beds. Based on this information, he most likely has which of the following conditions?
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
The term “blue bloater” refers to which of the following conditions?
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
The term “pink puffer” refers to the client with which of the following conditions?
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
A 66-year-old client has marked dyspnea at rest, is thin, and uses accessory muscles to breathe. He’s tachypneic, with a prolonged expiratory phase. He has no cough. He leans forward with his arms braced on his knees to support his chest and shoulders for breathing. This client has symptoms of which of the following respiratory disorders?
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
It’s highly recommended that clients with asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema have Pneumovax and flu vaccinations for which of the following reasons?
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
Exercise has which of the following effects on clients with asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema?
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
Clients with chronic obstructive bronchitis are given diuretic therapy. Which of the following reasons best explains why?
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
A 69-year-old client appears thin and cachectic. He’s short of breath at rest and his dyspnea increases with the slightest exertion. His breath sounds are diminished even with deep inspiration. These signs and symptoms fit which of the following conditions?
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Question 16 of 30
16. Question
A client with emphysema should receive only 1 to 3 L/minute of oxygen if needed, or he may lose his hypoxic drive. Which of the following statements is correct about hypoxic drive?
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
Teaching for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should include which of the following topics?
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
Which of the following respiratory disorders is most common in the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery?
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
Which of the following measures can reduce or prevent the incidence of atelectasis in a postoperative client?
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
Emergency treatment of a client in status asthmaticus includes which of the following medications?
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
Which of the following treatment goals is best for the client with status asthmaticus?
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
Dani was given Dilaudid for pain. She’s sleeping and her respiratory rate is 4 breaths/minute. If action isn’t taken quickly, she might have which of the following reactions?
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
Which of the following additional assessment data should immediately be gathered to determine the status of a client with a respiratory rate of 4 breaths/minute?
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
A client is in danger of respiratory arrest following the administration of a narcotic analgesic. An arterial blood gas value is obtained. The nurse would expect PaCO2 to be which of the following values?
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
A client has started a new drug for hypertension. Thirty minutes after he takes the drug, he develops chest tightness and becomes short of breath and tachypnea. He has a decreased level of consciousness. These signs indicate which of the following conditions?
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
Emergency treatment for a client with impending anaphylaxis secondary to hypersensitivity to a drug should include which of the following actions first?
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
Following the initial care of a client with asthma and impending anaphylaxis from hypersensitivity to a drug, the nurse should take which of the following steps next?
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
A client’s ABG results are as follows: pH: 7.16; PaCO2 80 mm Hg; PaO2 46 mm Hg; HCO3- 24 mEq/L; SaO2 81%. This ABG result represents which of the following conditions?
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
A nurse plans care for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, knowing that the client is most likely to experience what type of acid-base imbalance?
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
A nurse is caring for a client who is on a mechanical ventilator. Blood gas results indicate a pH of 7.50 and a PCO2 of 30 mm Hg. The nurse has determined that the client is experiencing respiratory alkalosis. Which laboratory value would most likely be noted in this condition?
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The answer choices on this question are not correct. None of the answers are the correct answer.
13. Question
Guaifenesin 300 mg four times daily has been ordered as an expectorant. The dosage strength of the liquid is 200mg/5ml. How many mL should the nurse administer each dose?
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The answer choices on this question are not correct. None of the answers are the correct answer.
300mg x 5mL / 200mg = 7.5mL
13. Question
Guaifenesin 300 mg four times daily has been ordered as an expectorant. The dosage strength of the liquid is 200mg/5ml. How many mL should the nurse administer each dose?
A. 5.0 ml
B. 27.5 ml
C. 9.5 ml
D. 10 ml
All the answers a incorrect, it should be 7.5.