ATI LPN
Acute Respiratory Care Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client receiving oxygen therapy via a nasal cannula. What should the nurse do to ensure proper oxygen delivery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering humidified oxygen through the cannula helps prevent nasal dryness and ensures comfortable and effective oxygen delivery. (Note: This question lacks a direct answer in the document; rationale is generated based on context from Question 22 and general practice.)
Question 2 of 5
When caring for a client receiving oxygen therapy, the nurse identifies condensation in the oxygen tubing. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Condensation in the oxygen tubing can impede the flow of oxygen and reduce the effectiveness of oxygen therapy. The nurse should disconnect the tubing and drain the condensation before reconnecting and continuing oxygen therapy.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving oxygen therapy via a Venturi mask. Which assessment finding indicates the need for adjustment of the oxygen flow rate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client reporting nasal dryness and discomfort indicates inadequate humidification of the oxygen. The nurse should assess and adjust the oxygen flow rate or consider providing additional humidification to alleviate the client's discomfort and ensure effective oxygen therapy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse cares for a group of clients who are experiencing symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol. Which finding requires immediate follow-up?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client needs to be seen immediately. Hematemesis is a symptom of rupture of associated esophageal varices. The mortality rate with acute bleeding is 10% to 40% and is related to failure to control a bleeding episode.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who is one hour post vaginal delivery. Which findings are an early sign of postpartum hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An increasing heart rate is often one of the first indicators of inadequate blood volume and the earliest sign of shock. The heart rate increases to keep cardiac output and mean arterial pressure at normal levels. A uterus that is enlarging may indicate clots are accumulating in the uterus and lead to uterine atony and postpartum hemorrhage.