NCLEX Questions: Pneumonia & Tuberculosis Questions and Answers Already Passed

NCLEX Questions: Pneumonia & Tuberculosis Questions and Answers Already Passed 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 2 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 3 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 4 Perform a chest X-ray Notify family members Which of the following is a priority nursing diagnosis for a pneumonia patient? Ineffective airway clearance Risk for fluid volume deficit Chronic pain Impaired physical mobility The right forearm of a client who had a purified protein derivative (PPD) test for tuberculosis is reddened and raised about 3mm where the test was given. This PPD would be read as having which of the following results?