ATI RN
Oxygenation NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse assesses the chest of a patient with pneumococcal pneumonia. Which finding would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pneumococcal pneumonia causes consolidation, increasing tactile fremitus due to enhanced vibration transmission through solid lung tissue.
Question 2 of 5
After change-of-shift report, which patient should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tracheal deviation suggests tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate assessment.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.