ATI RN
Oxygen Cycle Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient in metabolic alkalosis is admitted to the emergency department and pulse oximetry (SpO₂) indicates that the O₂ saturation is 94%. Which action should the nurse expect to take next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metabolic alkalosis requires ABG confirmation to assess pH and CO₂ levels, guiding treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A lobectomy is scheduled for a patient with stage I non-small cell lung cancer. The patient tells the nurse, 'I would rather have chemotherapy than surgery.' Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exploring the patient's understanding allows the nurse to address misconceptions and provide education tailored to their concerns.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who was admitted the previous day with pneumonia complains of a sharp pain of 7 (on 0 to 10 scale) 'whenever I take a deep breath.' Which action will the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Auscultating breath sounds assesses for complications like pneumothorax, guiding the next steps in managing pleuritic pain.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with cor pulmonale. The nurse should monitor the patient for which expected finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cor pulmonale (right heart failure due to lung disease) commonly causes peripheral edema due to fluid retention.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse in the emergency department receives arterial blood gas results for four recently admitted patients with obstructive pulmonary disease. The results for which patient will require the most rapid action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: pH 7.28 indicates acidosis with hypoxemia (PaO₂ 58), requiring urgent intervention.