ATI RN
Fundamentals of Nursing Oxygenation Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The health care provider writes an order for bacteriologic testing for a patient who has a positive tuberculosis skin test. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TB diagnosis requires sputum samples for AFB testing over 3 consecutive days to confirm active infection.
Question 2 of 5
Which information will the nurse include in the asthma teaching plan for a patient being discharged?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inhaled corticosteroids are for maintenance, not rescue (A is wrong). Holding breath for 5 seconds is too short (10 seconds is standard, C is wrong). DPI requires slow, deep inhalation (B is correct but not the best answer here). Tremors are a known side effect of bronchodilators like albuterol (D is correct).
Question 3 of 5
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has coarse crackles throughout the lung fields and a chronic, nonproductive cough. Which nursing intervention will be most effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Flutter device aids mucus clearance, addressing crackles and cough more directly than other options.
Question 4 of 5
Which position is best for a patient undergoing thoracentesis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The upright position with the arms supported increases lung expansion, allows fluid to collect at the lung bases, and expands the intercostal space so that access to the pleural space is easier. The other positions would increase the work of breathing for the patient and make it more difficult for the health care provider performing the thoracentesis.
Question 5 of 5
What should the nurse clarify about nasal decongestant sprays?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should clarify that nasal decongestant sprays should be used for no more than 3 days to prevent rebound vasodilation and congestion. The other responses indicate that the teaching has been effective.