ATI RN
Fundamentals of Nursing Oxygenation Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse assesses a child with shortness of breath, audible wheezing, and coughing. Which condition does the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Children with asthma typically present with chronic shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the results of laboratory tests conducted on a client admitted with an alteration in respiratory function. Which laboratory finding would be most significant for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A blood pH of 7.32 (D) indicates acidosis, which is significant in respiratory dysfunction as it reflects an imbalance in acid-base status, likely due to CO2 retention. Normal hemoglobin (A), oxygen saturation (B), and sodium (C) levels do not directly indicate respiratory impairment.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a client admitted after experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which assessment findings should the nurse identify as signs that the client has progressed to respiratory failure? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inaudible breath sounds (C) and reduced wheezing with an ineffective cough (E) indicate progression to respiratory failure, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a client recently diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which conditions will you include when you teach the client's family about the types of COPD?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bronchitis and emphysema (C) are the primary types of COPD, characterized by airway inflammation and alveolar damage, respectively.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is placing a newborn baby in the nursery crib with the baby's back down. The mother tells the nurse that she doubts the baby will be able to sleep that way, as all the family members sleep on their stomachs. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Instructing that back sleeping reduces SIDS risk (A) educates the mother with evidence-based practice, addressing her concern.