ATI RN
Oxygenation NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Increase oxygen flow. In COPD, the priority is to maintain adequate oxygenation. Increasing oxygen flow helps improve oxygen saturation and relieve respiratory distress. Monitoring vital signs (B) is important but not the priority in this case. Administering insulin therapy (C and D) is irrelevant as it does not address the immediate respiratory needs of a patient with COPD.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with acute shortness of breath is admitted to the hospital. Which action should the nurse take during the initial assessment of the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For a patient with acute shortness of breath, the priority is to quickly gather relevant information about the current episode to guide immediate care, rather than delaying for a full assessment or tests.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse plans to teach a patient how to manage allergic rhinitis. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding triggers is the most effective strategy for managing allergic rhinitis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse assesses the chest of a patient with pneumococcal pneumonia. Which finding would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pneumococcal pneumonia causes consolidation, increasing tactile fremitus due to enhanced vibration transmission through solid lung tissue.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse administers prescribed therapies for a patient with cor pulmonale and right-sided heart failure. Which assessment could be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the therapies?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reduced neck vein distension indicates improved right heart function, a key goal in treating cor pulmonale.