NCLEX Questions: Pneumonia

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NCLEX Questions: Pneumonia &

Tuberculosis Questions and Answers

What is the primary nursing goal for a patient with pneumonia?Improving activity levels ✔✔Maintaining effective airway clearance and oxygenation Avoiding antibiotic use Preventing dehydration

Which patient is at the greatest risk for developing multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB)?Patients with controlled asthma Newborns exposed to TB ✔✔Patients with incomplete or irregular TB treatment Patients receiving routine vaccinations

What is a critical teaching point for a patient taking ethambutol?✔✔Report any changes in vision immediately Avoid high-fat foods 1 / 3

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Consume the medication with meals Increase fluid intake

What is a key nursing intervention for a patient with pneumonia?Restrict fluid intake ✔✔Encourage deep breathing and coughing exercises Administer antihistamines Elevate the legs

What is the purpose of a sputum culture in a patient with tuberculosis?✔✔To identify the causative organism and test for drug resistance To monitor treatment adherence To detect a viral infection To confirm a diagnosis of pneumonia

Which test is most specific for diagnosing active tuberculosis?✔✔Sputum culture and sensitivity Complete blood count 2 / 3

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Chest X-ray Tuberculin skin test (TST)

What dietary advice is most appropriate for a tuberculosis patient?Follow a low-sodium diet Restrict fluid intake ✔✔Consume a high-protein, nutrient-dense diet Avoid all dairy products

Which symptom is most concerning in a patient being treated for tuberculosis?Increased appetite ✔✔Persistent fever despite treatment Mild fatigue Orange discoloration of urine

What is the first step in managing a patient with suspected tuberculosis?✔✔Place the patient in an airborne isolation room Start antibiotics immediately

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