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Oxygen Therapy Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse caring for a patient who was in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in trauma to C4 would expect to find
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Damage at the level of the C4 vertebra in the spine can affect the phrenic nerve, which plays a crucial role in innervating the diaphragm - the primary muscle involved in breathing. Disruption of this nerve can lead to impaired function of the diaphragm, resulting in decreased tidal volumes (amount of air moved in and out of the lungs during normal breathing). As a result, the patient may experience difficulty breathing deeply or taking in an adequate amount of oxygen. This situation can lead to respiratory distress and may necessitate the need for mechanical ventilation or respiratory support. The other options (B. Increased perfusion, C. Increased use of accessory muscles, D. Decreased hemoglobin) are not directly related to the impact of trauma to the C4 level on breathing function.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports sudden shortness of breath and chest pain. Which of the following should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client receiving oxygen therapy at 4 L/min via nasal cannula. Which finding requires immediate action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A client is prescribed a bronchodilator and a corticosteroid inhaler. What teaching should the nurse provide regarding their use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected pneumothorax. Which finding is most indicative of this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.