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NCLEX Questions on Oxygenation and Perfusion Questions
Question 1 of 5
How does a brainstem abnormality contribute to the risk of SIDS when an infant is placed on his stomach to sleep?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A brainstem abnormality impairs the arousal response (A), preventing the infant from waking to reposition and breathe, increasing SIDS risk when prone.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse providing care of a patient's chest drainage system observes that the chest tube has become separated from the drainage device. What would be the first action that should be taken by the nurse in this situation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When a chest tube becomes separated from the drainage device, the nurse should submerge the end in water, creating a water seal, but allowing air to escape, until a new drainage unit can be attached. This is done instead of clamping to prevent another pneumothorax. Then the nurse should assess vital signs and notify the health care provider.
Question 3 of 5
There are four catheter sizes available for use, which one of these should you use for Mr. Hamilton?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For an adult like Mr. Hamilton, a French 18 catheter is appropriate for suctioning thick secretions effectively without clogging.
Question 4 of 5
This is the enzyme secreted by the pancrease that completes the protein digestion
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Trypsin, secreted by the pancreas, completes protein digestion by breaking peptides into amino acids.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following provides the richest source of Iron per area of their meat?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pork liver is the richest source of heme iron, providing significantly more per serving than other options.