ATI RN
Oxygen NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with a pleural effusion is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Which action should the nurse take to prepare the patient for the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sitting upright facilitates access to the pleural space and reduces risk during thoracentesis.
Question 2 of 5
A young adult patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) is admitted to the hospital with increased dyspnea. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chest physiotherapy helps clear mucus in CF, addressing dyspnea; diagnosis is already confirmed.
Question 3 of 5
Which factors will the nurse consider when calculating the CURB-65 score for a patient with pneumonia (select one that doesn't apply)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CURB-65 includes Confusion, Urea (BUN), Respiratory rate, Blood pressure, and age ≥65.
Question 4 of 5
Which task can be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Labeling of specimens is within the scope of practice of UAP. The other actions require nursing judgment and should be done by licensed nursing personnel.
Question 5 of 5
The weak, nonproductive cough indicates that the patient is unable to clear the airway effectively. The nurse would use this data to support which diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The weak, nonproductive cough indicates that the patient is unable to clear the airway effectively. The other data would be used to support diagnoses such as impaired gas exchange and ineffective breathing pattern.