ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Oxygenation Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse applies padded boots to maintain the foot in dorsiflexion to a client who is comatose. The nurse is protecting the client from:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Padded boots prevent foot drop in immobile clients. Ulcers (A) require pressure relief. Pooling (C) and BP changes (D) are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient prescribed continuous cardiac monitoring for heart dysrhythmias. Which rhythm will cause the nurse concern?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ventricular tachycardia is a potentially fatal dysrhythmia requiring immediate intervention due to ineffective cardiac output. Sinus rhythm is normal, atrial fibrillation is manageable, and premature atrial contractions are typically benign.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with a history of smoking reports shortness of breath. Which condition is most likely?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emphysema, a COPD type, is strongly linked to smoking and causes shortness of breath due to alveolar destruction, unlike asthma (allergy-related), pneumothorax (lung collapse), or pulmonary edema (fluid-related).
Question 4 of 5
A patient with a chest tube reports sudden dyspnea. What is the priority action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden dyspnea with a chest tube suggests blockage or disconnection. Checking patency ensures proper lung re-expansion and oxygenation, taking priority over pain meds, oxygen increase, or repositioning.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a patient for a thoracentesis. What is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positioning the patient upright facilitates fluid drainage during thoracentesis and ensures safety, taking priority over monitoring BP, sedation, or checking saturation initially.