ATI RN
NCLEX Questions Oxygen Therapy Questions
Question 1 of 5
After 2 months of tuberculosis (TB) treatment with isoniazid, rifampin (Rifadin), pyrazinamide, and ethambutol, a patient continues to have positive sputum smears for acid-fast bacilli (AFB). Which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Non-adherence is a common reason for persistent positive smears; assessing compliance is the first step before escalating treatment.
Question 2 of 5
The home health nurse is visiting a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which nursing action is appropriate to implement for a nursing diagnosis of impaired breathing pattern related to anxiety?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing helps manage anxiety-related dyspnea by prolonging exhalation and reducing air trapping.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) has blood glucose levels that are consistently between 180 to 250 mg/dL. Which nursing action will the nurse plan to implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated glucose in CF often indicates CFRD (CF-related diabetes), typically requiring insulin.
Question 4 of 5
What should the nurse do first when a patient's SpO2 drops to 85% during exercise?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The drop in SpO2 to 85% indicates that the patient is hypoxemic and needs supplemental O2 when exercising. The other actions are also important, but the first action should be to correct the hypoxemia.
Question 5 of 5
What is true about voice rehabilitation after a total laryngectomy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Voice rehabilitation is planned after a total laryngectomy, and a variety of assistive devices are available to restore communication. Although the ability to communicate orally is changed, it would not be lost.