Before administering oxygen to a patient, what should the nurse initially do?

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Question 1 of 5

Before administering oxygen to a patient, what should the nurse initially do?

A. Observe the patient’s respiratory pattern B. Monitor the arterial blood gas results C. Determine if the patient has a history of COPD D. Ask the patient if he prefers nasal or mask O₂

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

What outcome criterion would be most appropriate based on Mr. Stout’s nursing diagnosis of sleep pattern disturbance?

A. Demonstrate abdominal and pursed-lip breathing B. Explain rationale for use of sleeping medication C. Explain basic pathology of chronic bronchitis D. List food and fluid requirements and plans for meeting them

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

What does cromolyn sodium act to do?

A. Combat respiratory infection B. Constrict smooth muscle in the bronchial tree C. Prevent the release of histamine D. Terminate an asthmatic attack

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Most of the danger associated with pneumoconioses is due to

A. Unnecessary anxiety created by environmentalists B. The dark, wet mining environment C. Inhalation and retention of dust particles D. The fact that most miners also smoke cigarettes

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

What activity would be most difficult for Mr. Singer to modify?

A. Cover mouth when coughing and sneezing B. Take the prescribed medication with meals C. Wear the Medic Alert bracelet D. Keep the stoma covered

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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