ATI LPN
Oxygenation NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is administering an otic medication to an older adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure that the medication reaches the inner ear?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Press gently on the tragus of the ear will help the medication get into the inner ear. Pushing in cotton could damage the ear, the auricle should be moved upward and back to straighten canal, and the client should lie on their side with ear upward for 2-5 minutes to let gravity move the medication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is having an exacerbation of heart failure. In planning this client's care, when should the nurse initiate discharge planning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: During the admission process. The initiation of discharge planning does not depend on the client's condition, and you cannot consult with family unless the client gives permission to share that information.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is performing a skin assessment for a client who expresses concern about skin cancer. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential indication of a skin malignancy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A mole with an asymmetrical appearance. An uneven or asymmetrical shape is a potential indication of a skin malignancy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for Birk group of clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the spread of infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Place a client who has tuberculosis in a room with negative pressure airflow. A client with airborne precautions should be in a room with negative pressure airflow to reduce transmission.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to insert a peripheral IV catheter for an older adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Place the client’s arm in a dependent position. This position will help the veins dilate due to gravity.