ATI RN
Nursing Fundamentals Oxygenation Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client who smokes is being discharged on nicotine replacement therapy. What teaching point will the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Smoking while using nicotine replacement therapy increases the risk of stroke and heart attack.
Question 2 of 5
A pregnant client's leg is swollen and painful. What action by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swelling and pain suggest DVT, common in pregnancy; heparin is the standard treatment.
Question 3 of 5
Vaccinations can help promote healthy oxygenation by
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vaccinations help decrease the transmission of preventable diseases (A), many of which affect the respiratory system and can alter oxygenation. They do not directly increase gas exchange (B), promote circulation (C), or prevent all infections (D).
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who is newly diagnosed with asthma. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using the bronchodilator last (C) is incorrect; it should be used first to open airways for other medications, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse assesses fatigue in an infant with acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for the infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fatigue from RSV bronchiolitis supports Activity Intolerance (C), reflecting the infant's reduced capacity for activity due to respiratory effort.