ATI RN
NCLEX Style Questions on Oxygenation Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse cares for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The client states that going out with friends is no longer enjoyable. How would the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exploring the client's feelings helps identify barriers to social activity, guiding further interventions.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a client with arterial blood gas analysis as follows: PaO2 of 82, PaCO2 of 49, HCO3 of 26, and pH of 7.31. Which assessment by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Both the pH (7.31) and the PaCO2 (49) represent acidosis. The PaO2 of 82 is on the low end of normal and the bicarbonate level (26) is normal, indicating respiratory acidosis (A) rather than metabolic acidosis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a client with asthma. Which clinical manifestations does the nurse expect to assess? Select one that doesn't apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wheezing (A), cough (B), and increased respiratory rate (D) are common in asthma due to airway obstruction and inflammation. Hypotension (C) is not typical.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing teaching to parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which statement by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: RSV is a common cause of bronchiolitis in infants (D), especially in daycare settings, and is viral, not preventable with antibiotics.
Question 5 of 5
When caring for a patient prescribed oxygen per nasal cannula, which of the following actions is best directed toward maintaining appropriate oxygen delivery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Proper placement of the cannula tips ensures oxygen is delivered effectively to the patient's respiratory system, which is the primary goal of oxygen therapy.