ATI RN
NCLEX Style Questions on Oxygenation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Jose Miguel who is 5'2 and 130 lbs has what BMI
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For 5'2 (62 inches) and 130 lbs, BMI = (130 ×703) / (62²) = 23.8, which falls in the normal range (18.5-24.9).
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following diuretics is commonly used in the treatment of metabolic alkalosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acetazolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, promotes bicarbonate excretion, correcting metabolic alkalosis.