ATI RN
NCLEX Style Questions on Oxygenation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Enzyme secreted by the small intestine after it detects a bolus of fatty food. This will contract the gallbladder to secrete bile and relax the sphincter of Oddi to aid in the emulsification of fats and its digestion.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cholecystokinin (CCK) triggers gallbladder contraction and bile release for fat emulsification and digestion.
Question 2 of 5
The most important nursing action before gastrostomy feeding is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking tube placement is critical before feeding to ensure it's in the stomach, preventing aspiration.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is an important consideration when using high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HFNC provides high flow rates that can wash out dead space and allow precise FiO₂ control, making it a key consideration in its use, unlike the other options which are incorrect or less relevant.
Question 4 of 5
A King LT Airway:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The King LT uses dual cuffs (proximal and distal) to ventilate, with the tip typically in the esophagus, not the trachea.
Question 5 of 5
Right-sided heart failure will lead to back-up of blood in which circulation:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Right-sided heart failure causes blood to back up into the systemic circulation, leading to peripheral edema.