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Oxygen Questions and Answers PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
How should a chest wound be dressed to prevent tension pneumothorax?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The dressing taped on three sides will allow air to escape when intrapleural pressure increases during expiration, but it will prevent air from moving into the pleural space during inspiration.
Question 2 of 5
Which symptom of omalizumab therapy requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flushing and dizziness may indicate that the patient is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction, and immediate intervention is needed. The other information should also be reported, but do not indicate possibly life-threatening complications of omalizumab therapy.
Question 3 of 5
What is the oxidation number of oxygen in H₂O₂?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), oxygen has an oxidation number of -1 due to its peroxide structure.
Question 4 of 5
A client has a tracheostomy that is 3 days old. Upon assessment, the nurse notes that the client's face is puffy and the eyelids are swollen. What action by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Puffy face and swollen eyelids may indicate subcutaneous emphysema, a tracheostomy complication, requiring immediate oxygenation assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A patient who has been diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism is showing signs of hemorrhagic bleeding. What is the priority of care for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Perfusion is the priority in pulmonary embolism with bleeding, addressing oxygenation and circulation.