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Fundamentals of Nursing Oxygenation Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Coughing is less painful and more likely to be effective when the patient performs which action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Coughing is less painful and more likely to be effective when the patient splints the chest during coughing. Fluids should be encouraged to help liquefy secretions. Nasal O2 will improve gas exchange, but will not improve airway clearance. Pursed-lip breathing is used to improve gas exchange in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease but will not improve airway clearance.
Question 2 of 5
Which patient condition requires immediate treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The patient's history and symptoms suggest possible tension pneumothorax, a medical emergency. The other patients also require assessment as soon as possible, but tension pneumothorax will require immediate treatment to avoid death from inadequate cardiac output or hypoxemia.
Question 3 of 5
What should a patient avoid before spirometry?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Spirometry will help establish the COPD diagnosis. Bronchodilators should be avoided at least 6 hours before the test.
Question 4 of 5
What catalyst is usually used in the laboratory to speed up oxygen production?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Manganese (IV) oxide is widely used as a catalyst to accelerate the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into oxygen gas.
Question 5 of 5
Which clinical management prevention concept would the nurse identify as representative of secondary prevention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prevention of and treatment of existing health problems to avoid further complications is an example of secondary prevention.