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NCLEX Questions Oxygen Therapy Questions
Question 1 of 5
After teaching a client who is prescribed salmeterol, which statement by the client indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Salmeterol is a long-acting bronchodilator used daily for asthma prevention, not for acute attacks.
Question 2 of 5
Which independent nursing interventions are appropriate for a client who is experiencing an alteration in oxygenation? Select one that doesn't apply.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Independent nursing interventions include encouraging deep breathing (A), assisting with positioning (B), and providing suctioning (C). Prescribing bronchodilators (D) requires a physician's order.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse instructs a client with asthma on bronchodilator therapy. Which statement indicates client understanding of how the drug works?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bronchodilators relax airway smooth muscle (B), widening the airways to enhance airflow, not through contraction (A), histamine (C), or mucus (D) effects.
Question 4 of 5
The mother of a 5-month-old baby, who attends daycare, is concerned because the child has developed a runny nose, cough, and low-grade fever over the last few days. These symptoms are consistent with which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Runny nose, cough, and low-grade fever in a daycare-attending infant are consistent with RSV bronchiolitis (B), common in young children.
Question 5 of 5
When caring for a patient prescribed oxygen per nasal cannula, which of the following actions is best directed toward maintaining good skin integrity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regular assessment of the skin (ears, nares, and nasal mucosa) is the most proactive and effective way to maintain skin integrity, as it allows early detection and intervention for breakdown caused by the cannula.