Respiratory Disorders NCLEX Review Answers and Rationale
Posted in Respiratory System by admin On January 13, 2011
by: Daisy Jane, RN View Questions 1. Answer: C. Mantoux test is read 48-72 hours after injection. 2. Answer: A. Mantoux tests are done intradermally. 3. Answer: D. Mantoux test is considered positive for Mycobacterium Tubercle Bacilli if the induration is 10
Respiratory Disorders NCLEX Review
Posted in Respiratory System by admin On January 12, 2011
1. A Mantoux test signifies exposure to Mycobacterium Tubercle Bacilli. The test is read for how many hours after injection? a. 1 hour b. 12-24 hours c. 48-72 hours d. 2 hours 2. A nurse is about to perform a Mantoux test.
Respiratory NCLEX Practice Test Part 2 Answers and Rationale
Posted in Respiratory System by admin On June 9, 2010
View Questions 1. Answer A. The therapeutic range for the serum theophylline level is 10 to 20 mcg/mL. If the level is below the therapeutic range, the client may experience frequent exacerbations of the disorder. Although all the options identify values within
Respiratory NCLEX Practice Test Part 2
Posted in Respiratory System by admin On June 8, 2010
1. A male client who takes theophylline for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is seen in the urgent care center for respiratory distress. Once the client is stabilized, the nurse begins discharge teaching. The nurse would be especially vigilant to include information about
Respiratory NCLEX Practice Test Part 1 Answers and Rationale
Posted in Respiratory System by admin On June 6, 2010
View Questions 1. Answer A. If a chest drainage system is disconnected, the nurse may place the end of the chest tube in a container of sterile saline or water to prevent air from entering the chest tube, thereby preventing negative respiratory
Respiratory NCLEX Practice Test Part 1
Posted in Respiratory System by admin On June 5, 2010
1. The nurse is caring for a male client with a chest tube. If the chest drainage system is accidentally disconnected, what should the nurse plan to do? a. Place the end of the chest tube in a container of sterile saline.
NCLEX Review: Respiratory Questions Part 2 Answers and Rationale
Posted in Respiratory System by admin On May 1, 2010
View Questions Answer B. To obtain a sputum specimen, the client should rinse the mouth to reduce contamination, breathe deeply, and then cough into a sputum specimen container. The client should be encouraged to cough and not spit so as to obtain
NCLEX Review: Respiratory Questions Part 2
Posted in Respiratory System by admin On April 27, 2010
1. A nurse is preparing to obtain a sputum specimen from a male client. Which of the following nursing actions will facilitate obtaining the specimen? a. Limiting fluid b. Having the client take deep breaths c. Asking the client to spit into