Pneumonia NCLEX CERTIFICATION PAPER
2026 FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
● Which intervention best helps mobilize secretions in pneumonia?
Answer: Coughing and deep breathing.
● What technique identifies crackles in a pneumonia patient? Answer:
Auscultation.
● Which position is best for a client with pneumonia? Answer: High-
Fowler's.
● What nursing action is best for a fatigued pneumonia patient?
Answer: Cluster care activities.
● Which finding indicates improving pneumonia? Answer: Decreased
sputum production.
● What is the correct instruction for using an incentive spirometer?
Answer: Inhale slowly and deeply.
● Which lab value is commonly elevated in pneumonia? Answer: White
blood cells.
, ● Which sign suggests worsening respiratory status? Answer:
Restlessness.
● What should a nurse encourage for a pneumonia patient coughing
thick secretions? Answer: Increased fluids.
● Which PPE is required when caring for a client with influenza-related
pneumonia? Answer: Droplet precautions.
● Which assessment finding is expected in pneumonia? Answer:
Dullness on lung percussion.
● What complication are older adults with pneumonia at highest risk
for? Answer: Dehydration.
● What instruction should the nurse give to prevent pneumonia?
Answer: Get annual influenza vaccine.
● Which assessment should the nurse perform first in pneumonia?
Answer: Lung sounds.
● Which finding requires immediate provider notification? Answer:
Cyanosis.
2026 FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
● Which intervention best helps mobilize secretions in pneumonia?
Answer: Coughing and deep breathing.
● What technique identifies crackles in a pneumonia patient? Answer:
Auscultation.
● Which position is best for a client with pneumonia? Answer: High-
Fowler's.
● What nursing action is best for a fatigued pneumonia patient?
Answer: Cluster care activities.
● Which finding indicates improving pneumonia? Answer: Decreased
sputum production.
● What is the correct instruction for using an incentive spirometer?
Answer: Inhale slowly and deeply.
● Which lab value is commonly elevated in pneumonia? Answer: White
blood cells.
, ● Which sign suggests worsening respiratory status? Answer:
Restlessness.
● What should a nurse encourage for a pneumonia patient coughing
thick secretions? Answer: Increased fluids.
● Which PPE is required when caring for a client with influenza-related
pneumonia? Answer: Droplet precautions.
● Which assessment finding is expected in pneumonia? Answer:
Dullness on lung percussion.
● What complication are older adults with pneumonia at highest risk
for? Answer: Dehydration.
● What instruction should the nurse give to prevent pneumonia?
Answer: Get annual influenza vaccine.
● Which assessment should the nurse perform first in pneumonia?
Answer: Lung sounds.
● Which finding requires immediate provider notification? Answer:
Cyanosis.
