ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Oxygenation Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) receiving long-term oxygen therapy at home. What should the nurse include in the client's teaching regarding oxygen safety?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oxygen supports combustion, and using electric heating devices in the presence of oxygen therapy can pose a significant fire hazard. It is important to educate clients with long-term oxygen therapy about the importance of avoiding open flames and electric heating devices to ensure their safety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse explains how to recognize an impending attack to the parents of a child who has asthma. Which symptoms should be discussed? Select one that doesn't apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 1. Itching, especially of the front of the neck and upper part of back, are associated with an impending asthma attack. Prodromal symptoms usually begin to occur approximately six hours before an attack. 3. Headache is not associated with asthma prodrome but is listed as correct in the document; however, this may be a typo—correct symptoms include other options. 4. A change in behavior, usually agitation and irritability, may indicate an impending asthma attack. 5. Abdominal discomfort and anorexia are prodromal symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse provides care for a client who reports sudden onset of sweating, shortness of breath, dizziness, and pounding heart. Which ABG value should be expected?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client is reporting symptoms characteristic of an acute attack. This ABG value represents respiratory alkalosis (↑pH, ↓PaCO₂) which can result from excessive loss of carbon dioxide. Examples of conditions that can cause this include: hyperventilation, anxiety, fear, mechanical ventilation, high altitudes, salicylate toxicity, and early stages of shock and acute pulmonary problems.
Question 4 of 5
An older adult who has facial drooping, a weak cough, and absent gag reflex is admitted for treatment. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse should contact the speech-language pathologist and request an evaluation. A speech-language pathologist will evaluate the client’s ability to swallow. If dysphagia is present, the nurse should implement additional measures to prevent aspiration and promote nutrition.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse is discussing the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning with a client. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carbon monoxide (CO) is odorless and colorless (A is incorrect). Water heater inspections (B) are relevant but not the primary focus. CO damages tissues by binding to hemoglobin (D) forming carboxyhemoglobin which impairs oxygen delivery and can harm organs like the lungs (C). Thus C and D are correct to educate the client on CO's effects and risks.