ATI RN
Fundamentals of Nursing Oxygenation Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting a respiratory therapist with chest physiotherapy for patients with ineffective cough. For which patient might this therapy be recommended?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chest physiotherapy may help loosen and mobilize secretions, increasing mucus clearance. This is especially helpful for patients with large amounts of secretions or an ineffective cough, such as patients with cystic fibrosis. Chest physiotherapy has limited evidence for its effectiveness and is not recommended for use in numerous patient populations, including children with pneumonia, adults with COPD, and postoperative adults (Andrews et al., 2013; Lisy, 2014; Strickland et al., 2013).
Question 2 of 5
Protein and Fat digestion begins where?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Protein digestion starts in the stomach with pepsin, and fat digestion begins there with gastric lipase, though it's minimal.
Question 3 of 5
Deficiency of this vitamin causes rickets
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin D deficiency causes rickets by impairing calcium absorption, leading to weak bones.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is TRUE in colostomy feeding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pouring 30 ml of water before and after flushes the tube, maintaining patency and hydration.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing a respiratory assessment on a client who has pleural effusion. Which of the following findings with the nurse anticipate to support the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pleural effusion restricts lung expansion, reducing chest movement on the affected side.