2026 Pneumonia NCLEX Questions Test (15 Questions And Complete Answers)

A client admitted from home is diagnosed with? community-acquired pneumonia. Which organism does the nurse suspect is the cause of this? infection?

1. Escherichia coli
2. Staphylococcus aureus
3. Pneumococcus
4. Pneumocystis jiroveci

Which system effect of pneumonia should the nurse? monitor?

1. Cyanosis
2. Excess mucus production
3. Shortness of breath
4. Hemoptysis

A client who is significantly immunocompromised is diagnosed with Pneumocystis jiroveci. The client states to the? nurse, "Every time I leave my? house, I have worn a? mask, so that I would not get sick. How did I get? this?" Which response by the nurse represents an understanding of the pathogen responsible for the? diagnosis?

1. "The infection occurred by drinking contaminated​ water."
2. "This organism could have been brought into your home by a​ visitor."
3. "It is not known how this organism is​ transmitted."
4. "This organism is found in undercooked​ meat."

The nurse is caring for a client thought to have lobar pneumonia. Which color does the nurse anticipate the sputum to be when obtaining a sputum? sample?

1. Brown
2. Rust-colored
3. Red
4. Cloudy

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bronchopneumonia and experiencing apnea. Which condition should the nurse recognize as the cause of? apnea?

1. Accumulation of fluid in the airways
2. Respiratory muscle fatigue
3. Bacterial debris in the airways
4. Presence of pathogens

The nurse is providing a? 68-year-old client with health promotion activities. Which vaccine will the nurse recommend for the prevention of bacterial? pneumonia?

1. Meningococcal vaccine
2. Flu vaccine
3. Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccine​ (TDAP)
4. Pneumococcal vaccine

The nurse is caring for a pregnant woman new to the clinic. Which question will uncover whether the client has the highest risk for developing? pneumonia?

1. "Are your immunizations up to​ date?"
2. "Do you have a history of​ asthma?"
3. ​"Does anyone smoke in the​ house?"
4. "Do you have any medical​ conditions?"

The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for the parents of a young child recovering from pneumonia. Which information should the nurse provide to help prevent the reoccurrence of the? disease?

1. "Report worsening of symptoms to the​ provider."
2. "Complete all prescribed​ medications."
3. "Ensure that all vaccinations are up to​ date."
4. "Provide for periods of​ rest."

The nurse informs a client with pneumonia that a respiratory therapist is scheduled to perform chest physiotherapy. The client? asks, "What does that? mean?" Which response by the nurse is best??

1. "Chest physiotherapy will help move the liquid out of your​ lungs."
2. "Chest physiotherapy will help you breathe​ better."
3. "Chest physiotherapy will help prevent excessive coughing so you can rest​ better."
4. "Chest physiotherapy will help remove the infecting organism from your​ lungs."

A client with pneumonia is prescribed? 100% oxygen. Which type of oxygen delivery device should the nurse? use?

1. Simple face mask
2. Venturi mask
3. Nasal cannula
4. Nonrebreather mask