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Fundamentals of Nursing Oxygenation Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
An emergency department nurse triages clients who present with chest discomfort. Which client would the nurse plan to assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intense squeezing pressure across the chest is a classic sign of acute myocardial infarction, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a client admitted after experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which assessment findings should the nurse identify as signs that the client has progressed to respiratory failure? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inaudible breath sounds (C) and reduced wheezing with an ineffective cough (E) indicate progression to respiratory failure, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a client recently diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which conditions will you include when you teach the client's family about the types of COPD?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bronchitis and emphysema (C) are the primary types of COPD, characterized by airway inflammation and alveolar damage, respectively.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is placing a newborn baby in the nursery crib with the baby's back down. The mother tells the nurse that she doubts the baby will be able to sleep that way, as all the family members sleep on their stomachs. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Instructing that back sleeping reduces SIDS risk (A) educates the mother with evidence-based practice, addressing her concern.
Question 5 of 5
What are the different stages of the oxygen cycle?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The oxygen cycle includes three stages: oxygen release via photosynthesis, its use by aerobic organisms, and carbon dioxide release back to plants, as described in the document.