ATI RN
Oxygenation NCLEX Questions with Rationale Questions
Question 1 of 5
Teach the patient about the use of expectorants.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Expectorants help loosen mucus in the airways, which is relevant for pneumonia patients with ineffective airway clearance. Rinsing the mouth after inhalers prevents oral thrush, a common issue with inhaled corticosteroids.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse provides discharge teaching for a patient who has two fractured ribs from an automobile accident. Which statement, if made by the patient, would indicate that teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent incentive spirometry prevents atelectasis and pneumonia, key to recovery from rib fractures.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse develops a teaching plan to help increase activity tolerance at home for an older adult with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which instructions would be appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gradual walking builds tolerance safely; stopping at dyspnea or exceeding a high pulse can exacerbate symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
Which finding in a patient hospitalized with bronchiectasis is most important to report to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hemoptysis (bloody mucus) in bronchiectasis may indicate a serious complication like vessel erosion.
Question 5 of 5
Which patient requires immediate assessment by the nurse after a procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Because the cough and gag are decreased after bronchoscopy, this patient should be assessed for airway patency. The other patients do not have clinical manifestations or procedures that require immediate assessment by the nurse.