ATI RN
Oxygenation Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
After assessment of a patient with pneumonia, the nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance. Which assessment data best supports this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A weak cough effort directly impairs the ability to clear secretions from the airway, supporting the diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a right-sided chest tube after a right lower lobectomy. Which nursing action can the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Documenting drainage volume is within UAP scope; it's a routine task not requiring clinical judgment.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) tells the nurse, 'I wish I were dead! I'm just a burden on everybody.' Based on this information, which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The statement reflects feelings of worthlessness tied to dependence, fitting chronic low self-esteem.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest with contrast media. Which assessment findings should the nurse report to the health care provider before the patient goes for the CT (select all that apply)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shellfish allergy may indicate iodine sensitivity (contrast risk), and elevated creatinine suggests renal impairment, both contraindications for contrast.
Question 5 of 5
Which arterial blood gas result should be reported to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: These ABGs indicate uncompensated respiratory acidosis and should be reported to the health care provider. The other values are normal, close to normal, or compensated.