ATI RN
Oxygenation NCLEX Questions with Rationale Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client wearing a nonrebreather mask wants to eat. What action by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Switching to a nasal cannula maintains oxygen delivery during meals, pending provider approval.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is explaining how to assess edema to the nursing students working on the antepartum unit. Which score indicates edema of lower extremities, face, hands, and sacral area?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: #ERROR!
Question 3 of 5
A client admitted with smoke inhalation injuries develops signs and symptoms of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The nurse anticipates the healthcare provider will prescribe which course of action with regard to oxygenation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: With ARDS, mechanical ventilation (B) is often necessary as oxygen therapy alone (A, C, D) cannot maintain adequate oxygenation due to severe lung injury.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which medication classification does the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bronchodilators (D) are the mainstay treatment for COPD to relieve airway obstruction and improve breathing.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning care for an infant diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which medication does the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nebulized hypertonic saline (D) is used in RSV to thin mucus and improve clearance, as it's a viral infection not responsive to antibiotics (C).