ATI RN
NCLEX Practice Questions Oxygenation Questions
Question 1 of 5
How should the nurse assess for tactile fremitus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: To assess for tactile fremitus, the nurse should use the palms of the hands to assess for vibration when the patient repeats a word or phrase such as '99.' After noting absent fremitus, the nurse should then auscultate the lungs to assess for the presence or absence of breath sounds. Absent fremitus may be noted with pneumothorax or atelectasis. The vibration is increased in conditions such as pneumonia, lung tumors, thick bronchial secretions, and pleural effusion.
Question 2 of 5
Sputum specimens for Mycobacterium tuberculosis testing should be obtained how?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
What should be done first before initiating antibiotic therapy for pneumonia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Are tremors a reason to avoid using a short-acting β2-adrenergic (SABA) inhaler?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tremors are a common side effect of short-acting β2-adrenergic (SABA) medications and not a reason to avoid using the SABA inhaler. Inhaled corticosteroids do not act rapidly to reduce dyspnea. Rapid inhalation is needed when using a DPI. The patient should hold the breath for 10 seconds after using inhalers.
Question 5 of 5
Which device assists with moving mucus in CF?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.