ATI RN
NCLEX Style Questions on Oxygenation Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse wants to provide community service that helps meet the goals of Healthy People 2020 (HP2020) related to cardiovascular disease and stroke. What activity would best meet this goal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood pressure screenings directly address HP2020 goals by identifying and managing hypertension.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a client with asthma. Which clinical manifestations does the nurse expect to assess? Select one that doesn't apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wheezing (A), cough (B), and increased respiratory rate (D) are common in asthma due to airway obstruction and inflammation. Hypotension (C) is not typical.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing teaching to parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which statement by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: RSV is a common cause of bronchiolitis in infants (D), especially in daycare settings, and is viral, not preventable with antibiotics.
Question 4 of 5
When caring for a patient prescribed oxygen per nasal cannula, which of the following actions is best directed toward maintaining appropriate oxygen delivery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Proper placement of the cannula tips ensures oxygen is delivered effectively to the patient's respiratory system, which is the primary goal of oxygen therapy.
Question 5 of 5
Match the following: Oxygen
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxygen makes up 21% of the air in the atmosphere, as matched in the document.