ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Oxygenation Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who will be using a walker. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: I will hire someone to trim the tree that hangs low over the stairs of my front porch. Extension cords should be fastened to the floor, frequently used items like an alarm clock, glasses, or disposable tissues should be within reach, throw rugs increase risk and should be removed.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client and his family how to care for the client's tracheostomy at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Use tracheostomy covers when outdoors. The outer cannula should not be removed, in-home care is asepsis, and hydrogen peroxide can irritate the skin. It is better to clean with 0.9% sodium chloride to irrigate and cleanse the site.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take to minimize the risk for injury to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Use a bed exit alarm system. Raising four side rails is a form of restraint, so is applying even one wrist restraint. Dimming the lights will decrease visibility and increase falls and risk for injury.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing a home safety assessment for a client who is receiving supplemental oxygen. Which of the following observations should the nurse identify as proper safety protocol?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client uses nonacetone nail polish remover. Client should use nonflammable materials around supplemental oxygen. Cotton should be used instead of wool, oxygen tanks should be stored upright, and caregivers should inspect oxygen equipment daily.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is lifting a bedside cabinet to move it closer to a client who is sitting in a chair. To prevent self-injury, which of the following actions should the nurse take when lifting this object?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stand close to the cabinet when lifting it. The action keeps the cabinet close to the nurse’s center of gravity and decreases back strain. You should bend at the knees, and use arms and legs to lift the cabinet.