ATI RN
Oxygenation NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse administers prescribed therapies for a patient with cor pulmonale and right-sided heart failure. Which assessment could be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the therapies?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reduced neck vein distension indicates improved right heart function, a key goal in treating cor pulmonale.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has poor gas exchange. Which action by the nurse would support the patient's ventilation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leaning forward opens the chest, improving ventilation in COPD patients with air trapping.
Question 3 of 5
The clinic nurse is teaching a patient with acute sinusitis. Which interventions should the nurse plan to include in the teaching session (select one that doesn't apply)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decongestants, showers, saline spray, and upright positioning aid sinus drainage and comfort; blowing the nose is acceptable unless epistaxis is present.
Question 4 of 5
What indicates respiratory distress in a patient with COPD?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The increase in respiratory rate indicates respiratory distress and a need for rapid interventions such as administration of O2 or medications. The other findings are common chronic changes occurring in patients with COPD.
Question 5 of 5
How should nystatin solution be used for an oral fungal infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oral or pharyngeal fungal infections are treated with nystatin solution. The goal of the 'swish and swallow' technique is to expose all of the oral mucosa to the antifungal agent. Warm liquids may be soothing to a sore throat, but this is not the priority.