Prometric HAAD/DHA/MOH MOCK TEST - 1
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A nurse is reviewing a chest X-ray of a patient who has been diagnosed with pneumonia. Which of the following findings would be most consistent with this diagnosis?
2.
A 55-year-old smoker presents with a persistent cough and shortness of breath. A chest X-ray reveals a flattened diaphragm and increased lung volume. Which of the following conditions is most likely to be present?
3.
A nurse is preparing a patient for a chest X-ray and provides instructions on what to expect during the procedure. Which of the following statements by the nurse is accurate?
4.
A nurse is preparing a female patient for a chest X-ray and suspects that the patient might be pregnant. Which of the following actions is the most appropriate?
5.
A nurse is preparing to collect a sputum sample from a patient suspected of having pneumonia. Which of the following is the most appropriate instruction to give the patient before collecting the sample?
6.
A patient has been asked to provide a sputum sample to evaluate for tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following findings on a sputum culture would most strongly indicate a diagnosis of TB?
7.
A patient is recovering from a bronchoscopy. The nurse is monitoring the patient for complications. Which of the following signs would indicate a potential complication that requires immediate attention?
8.
A nurse is caring for a patient after a bronchoscopy procedure. The patient is awake and alert but reports feeling a slight sore throat. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
9.
A nurse is preparing a patient for a thoracentesis procedure. The nurse should instruct the patient to assume which of the following positions to facilitate the procedure?
10.
A nurse is educating a patient about the transmission of tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of how TB is transmitted?
11.
Which of the following is the most effective strategy to prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB) in a community setting?
12.
A nurse is assessing a patient with active tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following symptoms would most likely be reported by the patient?
13.
A nurse is explaining Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) to a patient who has been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
14.
A patient diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) is prescribed a combination of medications including isoniazid (INH), rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol. Which of the following is a priority nursing action while the patient is receiving this treatment?
15.
A healthcare provider orders a sputum culture to confirm a diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action before the test?
16.
A nurse is caring for a client with COPD. The client reports increased shortness of breath and a productive cough with green sputum. The nurse notes that the client’s respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute and their oxygen saturation is 89%. What should be the nurse's first action?
17.
An elderly client with pneumonia may appear with which of the following symptoms first?
18.
A nurse is caring for a client with COPD who is on oxygen therapy via nasal cannula at 2 L/min. The client’s oxygen saturation drops from 94% to 88%, and they are showing signs of increased dyspnea. What is the nurse's first action?
19.
A nurse is assessing a client with chronic bronchitis. The client has a persistent cough with sputum production and dyspnea. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect when assessing the client’s respiratory status?
20.
A nurse is educating a client with cystic fibrosis (CF) about the importance of increasing their fluid intake. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
21.
A nurse is teaching a client with cystic fibrosis about the use of pancreatic enzymes. When should the client take their pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy?
22.
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed albuterol for asthma. The client reports experiencing palpitations and an increased heart rate after using the inhaler. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the client's symptoms?
23.
A nurse is teaching a client how to properly use a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) with a spacer. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the proper technique?
24.
A nurse is educating a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about the importance of vaccination. The client is concerned about getting the flu vaccine and asks the nurse if it is really necessary. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?
25.
A 22-year-old client with asthma presents to the emergency department (ED) with complaints of increased wheezing and difficulty breathing. The nurse notes that the client is using accessory muscles to breathe and has a peak flow reading of 60% of their personal best. The client has used their rescue inhaler (albuterol) but reports no relief. What is the nurse's next best action?
