ATI RN
Oxygenation Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with COPD. What would be an expected finding upon assessment of this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: If a problem exists in ventilation, respiration, or perfusion, hypoxia may occur. Hypoxia is a condition in which an inadequate amount of oxygen is available to cells. The most common symptoms of hypoxia are dyspnea (difficulty breathing), an elevated blood pressure with a small pulse pressure, increased respiratory and pulse rates, pallor, and cyanosis.
Question 2 of 5
There is a continuous bubbling in the water sealed drainage system with suction. And oscillation is observed. As a nurse, what should you do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous bubbling with suction and oscillation are normal in a functioning water-seal drainage system with suction applied.
Question 3 of 5
Beri beri is caused by the deficiency of which Vitamin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Beri-beri results from Vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency, affecting the nervous and cardiovascular systems.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following if done by the nurse, is correct during NGT insertion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Measuring from nose to earlobe to xiphoid ensures correct NGT length for gastric placement.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following tissue changes is the characteristic of emphysema?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Emphysema involves alveolar over-distention, loss of elasticity, and rupture, leading to air trapping.