ATI RN
Oxygen Cycle Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of asthma. The patient is experiencing difficulty breathing. What is the priority intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Administer a bronchodilator. This is the priority intervention because the patient is experiencing difficulty breathing, indicating an asthma exacerbation. Administering a bronchodilator helps to open up the airways and improve breathing. It targets the underlying cause of the respiratory distress. Administering IV fluids (choices B and C) may be necessary for hydration but is not the priority in this situation. Administering pain relief (choice D) is not appropriate as the priority is addressing the breathing difficulty.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized older patient who has nasal packing in place after a nosebleed. Which assessment finding will require the most immediate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An SpO₂ of 89% indicates hypoxemia, requiring immediate action to improve oxygenation.
Question 3 of 5
A lobectomy is scheduled for a patient with stage I non-small cell lung cancer. The patient tells the nurse, 'I would rather have chemotherapy than surgery.' Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exploring the patient's understanding allows the nurse to address misconceptions and provide education tailored to their concerns.
Question 4 of 5
A patient who was admitted the previous day with pneumonia complains of a sharp pain of 7 (on 0 to 10 scale) 'whenever I take a deep breath.' Which action will the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Auscultating breath sounds assesses for complications like pneumothorax, guiding the next steps in managing pleuritic pain.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with cor pulmonale. The nurse should monitor the patient for which expected finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cor pulmonale (right heart failure due to lung disease) commonly causes peripheral edema due to fluid retention.