ATI RN
Oxygen Cycle Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized older patient who has nasal packing in place after a nosebleed. Which assessment finding will require the most immediate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An SpO₂ of 89% indicates hypoxemia, requiring immediate action to improve oxygenation.
Question 2 of 5
A patient who was admitted the previous day with pneumonia complains of a sharp pain of 7 (on 0 to 10 scale) 'whenever I take a deep breath.' Which action will the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Auscultating breath sounds assesses for complications like pneumothorax, guiding the next steps in managing pleuritic pain.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with cor pulmonale. The nurse should monitor the patient for which expected finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cor pulmonale (right heart failure due to lung disease) commonly causes peripheral edema due to fluid retention.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse in the emergency department receives arterial blood gas results for four recently admitted patients with obstructive pulmonary disease. The results for which patient will require the most rapid action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: pH 7.28 indicates acidosis with hypoxemia (PaO₂ 58), requiring urgent intervention.
Question 5 of 5
What should a patient with increased need for a rapid-acting bronchodilator do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The increased need for a rapid-acting bronchodilator should alert the patient that an acute attack may be imminent and that a change in therapy may be needed. The patient should be taught to contact a health care provider if this occurs.