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Oxygen Therapy NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient requires intermittent oxygen at home and upon their research, requested to use a liquid oxygen system. Would you recommend this system to this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Liquid oxygen systems are ideal for continuous use due to their high capacity, but for intermittent use, they are impractical due to cost, maintenance, and safety, making portable cylinders more suitable.
Question 2 of 5
What is the role of the respiratory center in the medulla oblongata?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The medullary respiratory center controls the rate and depth of breathing in response to CO₂, pH, and O₂ levels.
Question 3 of 5
Which laboratory test is commonly used to assess the clotting status in patients suspected of having a pulmonary embolism?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: D-dimer is a sensitive test for detecting clotting activity, commonly elevated in pulmonary embolism.
Question 4 of 5
A respiratory quotient of 1.00 would indicate energy metabolism by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An RQ of 1.0 indicates carbohydrate metabolism (CHO produces equal CO₂ and O₂ use), unlike fats (0.7) or proteins (0.8).
Question 5 of 5
An event that had the potential to cause serious harm but did not due to chance is identified as a:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A near miss event has potential for harm but does not result in it due to chance or intervention.