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NCLEX Questions for Oxygenation Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with acute appendicitis is scheduled for surgery. Which action should the nurse take to prepare the patient for surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Place the patient on NPO status. This is crucial to prevent aspiration during surgery. NPO status ensures the patient's stomach is empty, reducing the risk of vomiting and aspiration of stomach contents during anesthesia induction. Explanation (B) and (C) are important but not the immediate priority. Performing a preoperative assessment (D) is also important but not as critical as ensuring the patient is NPO to prevent complications during surgery.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of asthma. The patient is experiencing an asthma attack. What is the priority intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Administer a bronchodilator. During an asthma attack, the priority intervention is to quickly open the airways to improve breathing. Bronchodilators work rapidly to relax and widen the airways, providing immediate relief. This intervention takes precedence over administering corticosteroids, monitoring vital signs, or administering antibiotics, which are not the primary interventions for managing an acute asthma attack. Corticosteroids are used to reduce inflammation over time, while monitoring vital signs is important but not the immediate priority. Administering antibiotics is not indicated unless there is a clear indication of a bacterial infection.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of stroke who is exhibiting facial drooping. What is the priority intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Administer pain relief. In a patient exhibiting facial drooping, the priority intervention is to assess for stroke symptoms, specifically to rule out a current stroke. Administering pain relief can help determine if the drooping is due to a stroke or another cause. Administering nitroglycerin (B) is not appropriate for facial drooping. Monitoring oxygen saturation levels (C) is important but not the priority in this situation. Administering analgesics (D) is similar to pain relief but does not address the urgency of assessing for stroke symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse prepares a patient with a left-sided pleural effusion for a thoracentesis. How should the nurse position the patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitting upright with arms supported facilitates access to the pleural space and promotes comfort and lung expansion during thoracentesis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse discusses management of upper respiratory infections (URIs) with a patient who has acute sinusitis. Which statement by the patient indicates that additional teaching is needed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prolonged use of decongestant sprays can worsen congestion (rebound effect), indicating a need for more teaching.