THROAT AND RESPIRATORY NCLEX exam 2026 UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The nurse is preparing for the admission of an infant with a diagnosis of bronchiolitis caused by
the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which interventions should be included in the plan of care?
Select all that apply.
Place the infant in a private room.
Place the infant in a room near the nurses' station.
After a tonsillectomy, the child begins to vomit bright red blood. Which is the initial nursing
action?
Turn the child to the side.
After a tonsillectomy, which fluid or food item would be appropriate to offer to the child?
Yellow Jell-O
The nurse reinforces instructions to the mother of a child with croup about the measures to
take if an acute spasmodic episode occurs. Which statement by the mother indicates the need
for further teaching?
"I will place a steam vaporizer in my child's room."
, The nurse reinforces instructions to the mother of a child who has been hospitalized with croup.
Which statement made by the mother would indicate the need for further teaching?
"I will give my child cough syrup if a cough develops."
The nurse is working in the emergency department and is caring for a child who has been
diagnosed with epiglottitis. Which is an indication that the child may be experiencing airway
obstruction?
The child thrusts the chin forward and opens the mouth
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized infant with bronchiolitis. Diagnostic tests have confirmed
respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). On the basis of this finding, which should be the appropriate
nursing action?
Plan to move the infant to a room with another child with RSV.
The nurse is instructing the mother of a child with cystic fibrosis (CF) about the appropriate
dietary measures. Which meal best illustrates the most appropriate diet for a client with cystic
fibrosis?
Chicken tenders and a baked potato with butter
The nurse reviews the results of a tuberculin skin test performed on a 3-year-old child. The
results indicate an area of induration that measures 10 mm. How should the nurse interpret this
result?
Positive
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The nurse is preparing for the admission of an infant with a diagnosis of bronchiolitis caused by
the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which interventions should be included in the plan of care?
Select all that apply.
Place the infant in a private room.
Place the infant in a room near the nurses' station.
After a tonsillectomy, the child begins to vomit bright red blood. Which is the initial nursing
action?
Turn the child to the side.
After a tonsillectomy, which fluid or food item would be appropriate to offer to the child?
Yellow Jell-O
The nurse reinforces instructions to the mother of a child with croup about the measures to
take if an acute spasmodic episode occurs. Which statement by the mother indicates the need
for further teaching?
"I will place a steam vaporizer in my child's room."
, The nurse reinforces instructions to the mother of a child who has been hospitalized with croup.
Which statement made by the mother would indicate the need for further teaching?
"I will give my child cough syrup if a cough develops."
The nurse is working in the emergency department and is caring for a child who has been
diagnosed with epiglottitis. Which is an indication that the child may be experiencing airway
obstruction?
The child thrusts the chin forward and opens the mouth
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized infant with bronchiolitis. Diagnostic tests have confirmed
respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). On the basis of this finding, which should be the appropriate
nursing action?
Plan to move the infant to a room with another child with RSV.
The nurse is instructing the mother of a child with cystic fibrosis (CF) about the appropriate
dietary measures. Which meal best illustrates the most appropriate diet for a client with cystic
fibrosis?
Chicken tenders and a baked potato with butter
The nurse reviews the results of a tuberculin skin test performed on a 3-year-old child. The
results indicate an area of induration that measures 10 mm. How should the nurse interpret this
result?
Positive
