ATI RN
Fundamentals of Nursing Oxygenation Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of diabetes who is experiencing blurred vision. What is the priority intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Administer corticosteroids. Blurred vision in a diabetic patient may indicate diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to vision loss. Administering corticosteroids can help reduce inflammation and prevent further damage to the eyes. Monitoring blood glucose levels (choices A and C) is important but not the priority in this case. Administering oral antihypertensive (choice D) is not indicated for blurred vision in a diabetic patient.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement by the patient indicates that teaching has been effective for a patient scheduled for radiation therapy of the larynx?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Radiation can cause dry mouth; carrying water helps manage this side effect, showing effective teaching.
Question 3 of 5
The health care provider writes an order for bacteriologic testing for a patient who has a positive tuberculosis skin test. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TB diagnosis requires sputum samples for AFB testing over 3 consecutive days to confirm active infection.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who has just had a thoracentesis. Which assessment information obtained by the nurse is a priority to communicate to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An O₂ saturation of 88% indicates hypoxemia, a potential complication post-thoracentesis requiring immediate attention.
Question 5 of 5
Which information will the nurse include in the asthma teaching plan for a patient being discharged?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inhaled corticosteroids are for maintenance, not rescue (A is wrong). Holding breath for 5 seconds is too short (10 seconds is standard, C is wrong). DPI requires slow, deep inhalation (B is correct but not the best answer here). Tremors are a known side effect of bronchodilators like albuterol (D is correct).