ATI RN
NCLEX Questions on Oxygen Therapy Questions
Question 1 of 5
An older patient is receiving standard multidrug therapy for tuberculosis (TB). The nurse should notify the health care provider if the patient exhibits which finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Yellow-tinged sclera indicates jaundice, a potential sign of hepatotoxicity from TB drugs like isoniazid or rifampin, requiring immediate attention.
Question 2 of 5
A young adult patient who denies any history of smoking is seen in the clinic with a new diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nurse should plan to teach the patient about
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Non-smokers with COPD may have α⁴‚-antitrypsin deficiency, a genetic condition, making testing appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse takes an admission history on a patient with possible asthma who has new-onset wheezing and shortness of breath. Which information may indicate a need for a change in therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can worsen asthma by causing bronchoconstriction, necessitating a therapy review.
Question 4 of 5
What is the priority nursing concern after a bronchoscopy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Risk for aspiration and maintaining an open airway is the priority. Because a local anesthetic is used to suppress the gag and cough reflexes during bronchoscopy, the nurse should monitor for the return of these reflexes before allowing the patient to take oral fluids or food. The patient does not need to be on bed rest, and the head of the bed does not need to be in the high-Fowler's position.
Question 5 of 5
What can alleviate xerostomia in a patient undergoing head and neck radiation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Xerostomia can be partially alleviated by drinking fluids at frequent intervals. Radiation will damage tissues at the site being radiated but should not affect the abdominal organs, so loose stools are not a usual complication.