ATI LPN
Oxygenation NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The provider briefly discusses treatment options and leaves the client’s room. When the nurse asks if the client would like to discuss any concerns, the client declines. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: I am available to talk if you should change your mind.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse uses gait belts when assisting clients to ambulate. A likely candidate for this assistive device is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A gait belt supports clients who can ambulate with assistance, like those with leg strength. Bedrest clients (A) don’t ambulate. Incisions (C, D) don’t necessitate it unless mobility is impaired.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is initiating a 24-hour urine collection for a client at home. What will be the first thing the nurse will ask the client to do at the beginning of the specimen collection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discarding the first void starts a fresh 24-hour period. Adding it (B) skews results. Warmth (C) and timing (D) are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has experienced a myocardial infarction. On which primary blood vessel will the nurse focus care to reduce ischemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Myocardial infarction results from reduced coronary artery blood flow, causing ischemia. The nurse focuses on the coronary artery to restore oxygenation to the heart muscle, not the vena cava, pulmonary artery, or carotid artery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse assesses a patient with a respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute. What is the priority action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 8 is abnormally low (hypoventilation). Checking pulse oximetry first assesses oxygenation status, guiding further actions like oxygen administration or physician notification.