ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Oxygenation Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing oxygen therapy to a client using a face mask. What is an important nursing consideration for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When using a face mask for oxygen therapy, the nurse should assess the client's skin for any signs of irritation or breakdown due to prolonged mask use. It is important to ensure proper mask fit and periodically assess the skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers or skin breakdown.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) receiving long-term oxygen therapy at home. What should the nurse include in the client's teaching regarding oxygen safety?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oxygen supports combustion, and using electric heating devices in the presence of oxygen therapy can pose a significant fire hazard. It is important to educate clients with long-term oxygen therapy about the importance of avoiding open flames and electric heating devices to ensure their safety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse provides care for a client who is 1-day post-partum following a vaginal delivery. Which task can be delegated to the assistive personnel (AP)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obtaining vital signs may be delegated (right task) as long as the client is stable (right circumstance). In the scenario, the client is 1 day postpartum and there is no indication the client is unstable.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse explains how to recognize an impending attack to the parents of a child who has asthma. Which symptoms should be discussed? Select one that doesn't apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 1. Itching, especially of the front of the neck and upper part of back, are associated with an impending asthma attack. Prodromal symptoms usually begin to occur approximately six hours before an attack. 3. Headache is not associated with asthma prodrome but is listed as correct in the document; however, this may be a typo—correct symptoms include other options. 4. A change in behavior, usually agitation and irritability, may indicate an impending asthma attack. 5. Abdominal discomfort and anorexia are prodromal symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse provides care for a client who reports sudden onset of sweating, shortness of breath, dizziness, and pounding heart. Which ABG value should be expected?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client is reporting symptoms characteristic of an acute attack. This ABG value represents respiratory alkalosis (↑pH, ↓PaCO₂) which can result from excessive loss of carbon dioxide. Examples of conditions that can cause this include: hyperventilation, anxiety, fear, mechanical ventilation, high altitudes, salicylate toxicity, and early stages of shock and acute pulmonary problems.