ATI RN
NCLEX Questions Oxygen Therapy Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). What nursing assessment indicates that an important outcome has been met?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain reduction to 2/10 indicates effective management of DVT-related discomfort.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse instructs a client with asthma on bronchodilator therapy. Which statement indicates client understanding of how the drug works?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bronchodilators relax airway smooth muscle (B), widening the airways to enhance airflow, not through contraction (A), histamine (C), or mucus (D) effects.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a 5-month-old baby, who attends daycare, is concerned because the child has developed a runny nose, cough, and low-grade fever over the last few days. These symptoms are consistent with which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Runny nose, cough, and low-grade fever in a daycare-attending infant are consistent with RSV bronchiolitis (B), common in young children.
Question 4 of 5
When caring for a patient prescribed oxygen per nasal cannula, which of the following actions is best directed toward maintaining good skin integrity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regular assessment of the skin (ears, nares, and nasal mucosa) is the most proactive and effective way to maintain skin integrity, as it allows early detection and intervention for breakdown caused by the cannula.
Question 5 of 5
Match the following: Nitrogen
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nitrogen constitutes 78% of the air in the atmosphere, as matched in the document.