ATI LPN
Oxygenation NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client is demonstrating signs of hypoxia. What laboratory value will help the nurse determine the clients degree of effective gas exchange?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Arterial blood gas (ABG D) measures $\mathrm{PaO} 2$ and $\mathrm{PaCO} 2$ directly assessing gas exchange efficiency and hypoxia severity. Blood glucose (A) potassium (B) and sodium (C) do not reflect oxygenation status making D the critical lab value for evaluating respiratory function and hypoxia.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has completed nasopharyngeal suctioning of a client. What should the nurse NOT document about this procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lung sounds before and after Oxygen saturation after) Documentation includes sputum characteristics (A) for infection monitoring lung sounds before (C) and after (D) to assess effectiveness and oxygen saturation after (E) for hypoxia evaluation. Sterile solution amount (B) is not typically documented making A C D essential for comprehensive records.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires an NG tube for stomach decompression. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when inserting the NG tube?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Have the client take sips of water to promote insertion of the NG tube into the esophagus. The client should be in high-Fowler's position, the nurse should withdraw the NG tube slightly not remove it if the client gags, the nurse should not apply suction unless NG tube is verified by X-ray.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is administering an otic medication to an older adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure that the medication reaches the inner ear?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Press gently on the tragus of the ear will help the medication get into the inner ear. Pushing in cotton could damage the ear, the auricle should be moved upward and back to straighten canal, and the client should lie on their side with ear upward for 2-5 minutes to let gravity move the medication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who reports increased pain following physical therapy. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask when assessing the quality of the client's pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Is your pain sharp or dull? Asking the pain scale determines intensity, asking constant or intermittent determines onset duration and pattern of pain, asking if it radiates determines the location.