NCLEX Questions: Pneumonia & Tuberculosis Questions and Answers Already Passed
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NCLEX Pneumonia & Tuberculosis
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NCLEX Pneumonia & Tuberculosis
NCLEX Questions: Pneumonia &
Tuberculosis Questions and Answers
Already Passed
What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient with pneumonia who has a fever of 102°F?
Administer prescribed antibiotics immediately
Encourage fluids and monitor for dehydration
Apply warm compress...
NCLEX Questions: Pneumonia &
Tuberculosis Questions and Answers
Already Passed
What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient with pneumonia who has a fever of 102°F?
Administer prescribed antibiotics immediately
✔✔Encourage fluids and monitor for dehydration
Apply warm compresses to reduce fever
Restrict patient’s activity to bedrest
Which diagnostic test is most definitive for diagnosing tuberculosis?
Chest X-ray
✔✔Sputum culture for Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Tuberculin skin test
Complete blood count
Which symptom is most concerning in a patient with pneumonia?
Fever of 101°F
✔✔Oxygen saturation dropping below 90%
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,A productive cough with yellow sputum
Generalized muscle aches
What is a key nursing goal for a patient with active tuberculosis?
Promote increased physical activity
✔✔Ensure adherence to the medication regimen
Encourage high-calorie snacks throughout the day
Provide isolation until all symptoms resolve
Which dietary advice is most appropriate for a patient recovering from pneumonia?
Limit fluid intake to reduce sputum production
Focus on a low-calorie, high-protein diet
✔✔Increase intake of fluids and nutrient-dense foods
Avoid dairy products to prevent lung congestion
What is the function of a negative pressure room in the care of a patient with TB?
Increase patient comfort
✔✔Prevent airborne transmission of the disease
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, Improve ventilation for the patient
Reduce environmental noise
Which of the following is a first-line drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis?
Vancomycin
✔✔Isoniazid
Azithromycin
Ciprofloxacin
A patient with pneumonia complains of fatigue. What is the most appropriate nursing
intervention?
Encourage the patient to increase physical activity
✔✔Cluster nursing activities to allow rest periods
Administer a sedative to promote sleep
Increase the patient’s caloric intake
What is the most common risk factor for community-acquired pneumonia?
Diabetes
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