ATI RN
NCLEX Questions for Oxygenation Questions
Question 1 of 5
For a patient with a lung abscess, which treatment is most effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term antibiotic therapy is needed for effective eradication of the infecting organisms in lung abscess. Chest physiotherapy and postural drainage are not recommended for lung abscess because they may lead to spread of the infection. Foul-smelling and bloody sputum are common clinical manifestations in lung abscess. Expectorants may be used because the patient is encouraged to cough.
Question 2 of 5
A PEFR less than 80% of the personal best indicates that the patient is in the yellow zone where changes in therapy are needed to prevent progression of the airway narrowing.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A PEFR less than 80% of the personal best indicates that the patient is in the yellow zone where changes in therapy are needed to prevent progression of the airway narrowing.
Question 3 of 5
Which assessment finding would the nurse identify as a key manifestation of respiratory acidosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient is experiencing respiratory acidosis (⁴†“ pH and ⁴†‘ PaCO2) which may be manifested by disorientation, tremors, possible seizures, and decreased level of consciousness. Tachycardia and decreased blood pressure are not characteristic of respiratory acidosis.
Question 4 of 5
A client reports a sore tongue and the inability to eat. What action by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sore tongue (glossitis) is characteristic of B12 deficiency (pernicious anemia), treated with cobalamin.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse obtains the health history of a client who is newly admitted to the medical unit. Which statement by the client would alert the nurse to the presence of edema?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tight shoes by day's end suggest peripheral edema, a sign of fluid retention.