ATI RN
NCLEX Questions on Oxygenation and Perfusion Questions
Question 1 of 5
The charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse conduct an admission assessment on a client with asthma. Which action by the newly licensed nurse requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuing to ask questions during respiratory distress (B) requires intervention as it delays care. Other actions (A, C, D) are appropriate during an asthma assessment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing teaching to the client who is pregnant and has cystic fibrosis. The nurse should explain that the client is at increased risk for which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis increases the risk of gestational diabetes (B) due to pancreatic dysfunction affecting glucose regulation.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
What is photosynthesis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Photosynthesis uses sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce oxygen and glucose, maintaining atmospheric oxygen levels.
Question 5 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.