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Oxygen Therapy NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse identifies which nursing diagnosis as the priority for a client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impaired Spontaneous Ventilation (B) is the priority in ARDS due to the severe respiratory compromise requiring immediate attention to maintain oxygenation.
Question 2 of 5
Which population should the nurse assigned to care for pediatric clients recognize as having the highest risk of hospitalization due to RSV?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Native American infants (C), including Alaskan Natives, have the highest risk of RSV hospitalization due to genetic and environmental factors.
Question 3 of 5
The primary purpose of measuring the oxygen saturation of a patient whose respiratory rate is above normal limits is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxygen saturation reflects how effectively oxygen is being transported in the blood, providing a direct assessment of respiratory function when the rate is elevated.
Question 4 of 5
What is photodissociation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Photodissociation involves photons breaking down molecules (e.g., water vapor) in the atmosphere to form oxygen.
Question 5 of 5
How many lobes are there in the RIGHT LUNG?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The right lung has three lobes (upper, middle, and lower), unlike the left lung, which has two lobes due to the space occupied by the heart.