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Chapter 41 Oxygenation NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who has advanced cardiac disease and states, 'I am having trouble breathing while I'm sleeping at night.' What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevating the head and chest can alleviate orthopnea, a common symptom in advanced cardiac disease.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman who is 32 weeks pregnant and requires mechanical ventilation for ARDS. In addition to standard nursing interventions for adult clients with ARDS, what special interventions need to be implemented for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fetal monitoring (D) is critical for a pregnant woman with ARDS to ensure fetal well-being, in addition to standard ARDS care.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assigned to care for a client admitted to the hospital with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which medication does the nurse anticipate to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bronchodilators (B) are anticipated for COPD to relieve airway obstruction and improve breathing, a primary treatment focus.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing parenting teaching regarding reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which teaching point is a priority for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Instructing on the face-up position (B) is the priority, as it's the most effective way to reduce SIDS risk per current guidelines.
Question 5 of 5
What is the oxygen cycle?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The oxygen cycle is defined as the movement of oxygen from the atmosphere through processes like photosynthesis and respiration, maintaining atmospheric oxygen levels.