Med Surg Respiratory NCLEX Exam
Newest 2026 Questions and Correct
Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client diagnosed with
tuberculosis (TB) and has been on medication for 1½ weeks. The nurse knows that
the client has understood the information if which statement is made? -
CORRECT ANSWER-"I should not be contagious after 2 to 3 weeks of
medication therapy."
A client who has been taking isoniazid for 1½ months complains to the nurse
about numbness, paresthesia, and tingling in the extremities. The nurse interprets
that the client is experiencing which adverse effect? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Peripheral neuritis
A client is being prepared for a thoracentesis. The nurse should assist the client to
which position for the procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lying in bed on the
unaffected side, with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees
The nurse is reading the results of a Mantoux tuberculin skin test on a client with
no documented health problems. The site has no induration and a 1-mm area of
,ecchymosis. Which interpretation should the nurse make of these results? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Negative
A client is at risk of developing a pulmonary embolism. The nurse monitors for
which initial sign/symptom? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chest pain that occurs
suddenly
A client with a diagnosis of lung cancer returns to the nursing unit after a left
pneumonectomy. Which nursing actions should be done? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Administer humidified oxygen
Instruct on the use of the incentive spirometer
Monitor vital signs and pulse oximetry frequently
The chest x-ray report for a client states that the client has a left apical
pneumothorax. The nurse should monitor the status of breath sounds in that area
by placing the stethoscope in which location? - CORRECT ANSWER-Just under
the left clavicle
,The nurse is caring for a restless client who keeps biting down on an orotracheal
tube. The nurse uses which intervention to prevent the client from obstructing
the airway with the teeth? - CORRECT ANSWER-Oral airway
The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with acute exacerbation of chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which should the nurse expect to note in
this client? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Dyspnea on exertion
Presence of a productive cough
Difficulty breathing while talking
A clinic nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client with a diagnosis of pharyngitis.
Which intervention should the client be encouraged to perform? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Avoid foods that are highly seasoned
The nurse is collecting data from a client with pneumonia. Chest auscultation over
areas of consolidation reveals this breath sound. (Refer to audio.) The nurse
should interpret this sound to be indicative of which breath sound?
Play Sound - CORRECT ANSWER-Bronchial breath sounds
, The nurse is checking the chest tube drainage system of a postoperative client
who had a right upper lobectomy. The closed drainage system has 300 mL of
bloody drainage, and the nurse notes intermittent bubbling in the water-seal
chamber. One hour following the initial data collection, the nurse notes that the
bubbling in the water-seal chamber is now constant, and the client appears
dyspneic. Based on these findings, which action should the nurse do first? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Inspect chest tube connections
The nurse is listening to the client's breath sounds and hears musical whistling
noises on inspiration and expiration scattered throughout the right lung fields.
How should the nurse interpret these noises? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wheezes
A client with a tracheostomy gets easily frustrated when trying to communicate
personal needs to the nurse. The nurse determines that which method for
communication may be the easiest for the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use a
picture or word board
The nurse is preparing to obtain a sputum specimen from the client. Which
nursing action is essential in obtaining a proper specimen? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Have the client take three deep breaths
Newest 2026 Questions and Correct
Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client diagnosed with
tuberculosis (TB) and has been on medication for 1½ weeks. The nurse knows that
the client has understood the information if which statement is made? -
CORRECT ANSWER-"I should not be contagious after 2 to 3 weeks of
medication therapy."
A client who has been taking isoniazid for 1½ months complains to the nurse
about numbness, paresthesia, and tingling in the extremities. The nurse interprets
that the client is experiencing which adverse effect? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Peripheral neuritis
A client is being prepared for a thoracentesis. The nurse should assist the client to
which position for the procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lying in bed on the
unaffected side, with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees
The nurse is reading the results of a Mantoux tuberculin skin test on a client with
no documented health problems. The site has no induration and a 1-mm area of
,ecchymosis. Which interpretation should the nurse make of these results? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Negative
A client is at risk of developing a pulmonary embolism. The nurse monitors for
which initial sign/symptom? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chest pain that occurs
suddenly
A client with a diagnosis of lung cancer returns to the nursing unit after a left
pneumonectomy. Which nursing actions should be done? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Administer humidified oxygen
Instruct on the use of the incentive spirometer
Monitor vital signs and pulse oximetry frequently
The chest x-ray report for a client states that the client has a left apical
pneumothorax. The nurse should monitor the status of breath sounds in that area
by placing the stethoscope in which location? - CORRECT ANSWER-Just under
the left clavicle
,The nurse is caring for a restless client who keeps biting down on an orotracheal
tube. The nurse uses which intervention to prevent the client from obstructing
the airway with the teeth? - CORRECT ANSWER-Oral airway
The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with acute exacerbation of chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which should the nurse expect to note in
this client? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Dyspnea on exertion
Presence of a productive cough
Difficulty breathing while talking
A clinic nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client with a diagnosis of pharyngitis.
Which intervention should the client be encouraged to perform? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Avoid foods that are highly seasoned
The nurse is collecting data from a client with pneumonia. Chest auscultation over
areas of consolidation reveals this breath sound. (Refer to audio.) The nurse
should interpret this sound to be indicative of which breath sound?
Play Sound - CORRECT ANSWER-Bronchial breath sounds
, The nurse is checking the chest tube drainage system of a postoperative client
who had a right upper lobectomy. The closed drainage system has 300 mL of
bloody drainage, and the nurse notes intermittent bubbling in the water-seal
chamber. One hour following the initial data collection, the nurse notes that the
bubbling in the water-seal chamber is now constant, and the client appears
dyspneic. Based on these findings, which action should the nurse do first? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Inspect chest tube connections
The nurse is listening to the client's breath sounds and hears musical whistling
noises on inspiration and expiration scattered throughout the right lung fields.
How should the nurse interpret these noises? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wheezes
A client with a tracheostomy gets easily frustrated when trying to communicate
personal needs to the nurse. The nurse determines that which method for
communication may be the easiest for the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use a
picture or word board
The nurse is preparing to obtain a sputum specimen from the client. Which
nursing action is essential in obtaining a proper specimen? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Have the client take three deep breaths
