ATI RN
Oxygen NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from surgery and is complaining of pain. What is the priority intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Administer oxygen therapy. Priority intervention is ensuring adequate oxygenation to the patient recovering from surgery. Oxygen therapy helps improve oxygen levels, vital for proper healing and recovery. Administering diuretics (A) is not a priority as the patient's pain needs immediate attention. IV fluids (B) may be necessary, but addressing pain and oxygenation come first. Administering antibiotics (D) is not indicated if the primary concern is pain and oxygen levels.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has just auscultated coarse crackles bilaterally on a patient with a tracheostomy tube in place. If the patient is unsuccessful in coughing up secretions, what action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Coarse crackles indicate secretions; sterile suctioning is required to clear the airway effectively.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse provides discharge instructions to a patient who was hospitalized for pneumonia. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates a good understanding of the instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuing deep breathing and coughing exercises at home promotes lung expansion and clearance, indicating proper understanding of post-pneumonia care.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with a pleural effusion is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Which action should the nurse take to prepare the patient for the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sitting upright facilitates access to the pleural space and reduces risk during thoracentesis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse teaches a patient how to administer formoterol (Perforomist) through a nebulizer. Which action by the patient indicates good understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coughing after nebulization clears airways, ensuring medication reaches deeper lung areas; spacers are not used with nebulizers.