ATI RN
NCLEX Style Questions on Oxygenation Questions
Question 1 of 5
After a laryngectomy, a patient coughs violently during suctioning and dislodges the tracheostomy tube. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reinserting the tube restores the airway, which is the immediate priority after dislodgement.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing tuberculosis (TB) skin tests in a clinic that has many patients who have immigrated to the United States. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask before the skin test?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prior BCG vaccination can cause false-positive TB skin tests, critical to interpret results accurately.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements. Which intervention would be most appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High-calorie, high-protein snacks address malnutrition common in COPD due to increased energy expenditure.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse assesses a patient with a history of asthma. Which assessment finding indicates that the nurse should take immediate action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Accessory muscle use signals severe respiratory distress, requiring urgent intervention.
Question 5 of 5
How should a patient perform spirometry?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For spirometry, the patient should inhale deeply and exhale as long, hard, and fast as possible. The other actions are not needed. The administration of inhaled bronchodilators should be avoided 6 hours before the procedure.