ATI RN
Fundamentals of Nursing Oxygenation Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with right lower-lobe pneumonia has been treated with IV antibiotics for 3 days. Which assessment data obtained by the nurse indicates that the treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A normal WBC count (9000/μL) indicates resolution of infection, a key sign of effective antibiotic treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is scheduled for spirometry. Which action should the nurse take to prepare the patient for this procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bronchodilators can alter spirometry results by improving lung function temporarily. Withholding them for 6-12 hours ensures an accurate baseline measurement of lung capacity.
Question 3 of 5
A young adult female patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) tells the nurse that she is considering getting married and wondering about having children. Which initial response by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This open-ended response encourages discussion and supports patient autonomy.
Question 4 of 5
When a patient has severe respiratory distress, what should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When a patient has severe respiratory distress, only information pertinent to the current episode is obtained, and a more thorough assessment is deferred until later. Obtaining a comprehensive health history or full physical examination is unnecessary until the acute distress has resolved. Brief questioning and a focused physical assessment should be done rapidly to help determine the cause of the distress and suggest treatment. Checking for allergies is important, but it is not appropriate to complete the entire admission database at this time. The initial respiratory assessment must be completed before any diagnostic tests or interventions can be ordered.
Question 5 of 5
What is the most important intervention for a patient with allergic rhinitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The most important intervention is to assist the patient in identifying and avoiding potential allergens. Intranasal corticosteroids (not oral antihistamines) should be started several weeks before the allergy season.