PNEUMONIA NCLEX PRACTICE
QUESTIONS MED SURG I / STUDY
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pneumonia may present differently in the older adult than in the younger adult?
A) Crackles on auscultation
B) Fever
C) Headache
D) Wheezing - ANSWERS-B) Fever
Which pt is at higher risk for developing pneumonia?
A. any hospitalized pt between 19 - 64 y.o.
B. 36 y.o. trauma pt on mechanical ventilator
C. disabled 51 y.o. with abdominal pain, d/c home
D. Any pt who has not received the pneumonia vaccine - ANSWERS-B
36 y.o. trauma pt on mechanical ventilator
Which statement best describes pneumonia?
A. an infection of just the windpipe because the lungs are clear of any problems
B. a serious inflammation, caused by various things, of the bronchioles
, C. only an infection of the lungs with mild to severe effects on breathing
D. an inflammation resulting from damage to the lungs due to long-term smoking -
ANSWERS-B a serious inflammation, caused by various things, of the bronchioles
A pt is seen in the HCP office and dx with community-acquired pneumonia. The nurse
knows the most common symptoms that this pt may have is
A. dyspnea
B. abdominal pain
C. back pain
D. hypoxemia
E. chest discomfort
F. a smoker - ANSWERS-A, D, E
dyspnea
hypoxemia
chest discomfort
A nurse is caring for an 89-year-old client admitted with pneumonia. He has an IV of
normal saline running at 100 mL/hr and antibiotics that were initiated in the emergency
department 3 hours ago. He has oxygen at 2 liters/nasal cannula. What assessment
finding by the nurse indicates that goals for a priority diagnosis have been met for this
client?
A) The client is alert and oriented to person, place, and time.
B) Blood pressure is within normal limits and client's baseline.
C) Skin behind the ears demonstrates no redness or irritation.
D) Urine output has been >30 mL/hr per Foley catheter - ANSWERS-A) The client is
alert and oriented to person, place, and time.
A client with pneumonia caused by aspiration after alcohol intoxication has just been
admitted. The client is febrile and agitated. Which health care provider order should the
nurse implement first?
QUESTIONS MED SURG I / STUDY
GUIDE EXAM fully solved With Correct
Verified AND Detailed Solutions &
updated 2026 (latest version verified for
accuracy) | 2026\2027 Latest!! Update
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pneumonia may present differently in the older adult than in the younger adult?
A) Crackles on auscultation
B) Fever
C) Headache
D) Wheezing - ANSWERS-B) Fever
Which pt is at higher risk for developing pneumonia?
A. any hospitalized pt between 19 - 64 y.o.
B. 36 y.o. trauma pt on mechanical ventilator
C. disabled 51 y.o. with abdominal pain, d/c home
D. Any pt who has not received the pneumonia vaccine - ANSWERS-B
36 y.o. trauma pt on mechanical ventilator
Which statement best describes pneumonia?
A. an infection of just the windpipe because the lungs are clear of any problems
B. a serious inflammation, caused by various things, of the bronchioles
, C. only an infection of the lungs with mild to severe effects on breathing
D. an inflammation resulting from damage to the lungs due to long-term smoking -
ANSWERS-B a serious inflammation, caused by various things, of the bronchioles
A pt is seen in the HCP office and dx with community-acquired pneumonia. The nurse
knows the most common symptoms that this pt may have is
A. dyspnea
B. abdominal pain
C. back pain
D. hypoxemia
E. chest discomfort
F. a smoker - ANSWERS-A, D, E
dyspnea
hypoxemia
chest discomfort
A nurse is caring for an 89-year-old client admitted with pneumonia. He has an IV of
normal saline running at 100 mL/hr and antibiotics that were initiated in the emergency
department 3 hours ago. He has oxygen at 2 liters/nasal cannula. What assessment
finding by the nurse indicates that goals for a priority diagnosis have been met for this
client?
A) The client is alert and oriented to person, place, and time.
B) Blood pressure is within normal limits and client's baseline.
C) Skin behind the ears demonstrates no redness or irritation.
D) Urine output has been >30 mL/hr per Foley catheter - ANSWERS-A) The client is
alert and oriented to person, place, and time.
A client with pneumonia caused by aspiration after alcohol intoxication has just been
admitted. The client is febrile and agitated. Which health care provider order should the
nurse implement first?
