ATI RN
Nursing Questions on Oxygenation Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse auscultates a harsh hollow sound over a client's trachea and larynx. What action would the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bronchial breath sounds (harsh, hollow) are normal over the trachea and larynx, so documenting the findings is appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
What information does the nurse provide to a woman who wants to decrease her risk for gestational hypertension?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Losing weight before pregnancy reduces hypertension risk, a modifiable factor.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a client admitted to the emergency department with the diagnosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to assess?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dyspnea (A) is a clinical manifestation of clients experiencing hypoxia secondary to ARDS. Fluid and electrolyte imbalances occur due to nutritional imbalances, and tachycardia, not bradycardia, is expected with hypoxia.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following triggers can stimulate an acute asthma attack? Select one that doesn't apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stress (A), animal dander (B), and exercise (D) are known asthma triggers. Loud noises (C) and bright lights (E) are not typical triggers.
Question 5 of 5
An infant with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis is prescribed intubation to maintain an adequate airway. Who will the nurse collaborate with to maintain the airway?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse collaborates with a respiratory therapist (A) to maintain the airway of an intubated infant with RSV bronchiolitis.