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Oxygenation NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient reporting pleuritic pain after surgery requires what initial action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient's statement indicates that pleurisy or a pleural effusion may have developed and the nurse will need to listen for a pleural friction rub and decreased breath sounds.
Question 2 of 5
What should a patient with a peak flow at 70% of normal do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient's peak flow is 70% of normal, indicating a need for immediate use of short-acting β2-adrenergic SABA medications. Assessing for correct use of medications or exposure to allergens is also appropriate, but would not address the current decrease in peak flow. [Note: ANS: B in document, but rationale supports A. Assuming typo, corrected to A.]
Question 3 of 5
What is an allotrope?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An allotrope is a distinct physical form of the same element, like dioxygen and ozone for oxygen.
Question 4 of 5
A client is receiving oxygen at 4 L per nasal cannula. What comfort measure may the nurse delegate to assistive personnel (AP)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxygen can be drying; applying water-soluble ointment to nares and lips is a delegable comfort measure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse assesses a client who reports fatigue and weakness. Which condition might the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fatigue and weakness are classic symptoms of anemia due to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.