ATI RN
Oxygenation Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with newly diagnosed tuberculosis (TB). What is the most important instruction to include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Take medications exactly as prescribed for the entire course. This is crucial in treating TB to prevent drug resistance and ensure the infection is fully eradicated. Choice A is not necessary as TB is not transmitted through the air. Choice C is not needed unless the patient is in close contact with others. Choice D is not specific to TB treatment and may cause unnecessary social isolation.
Question 2 of 5
Which patient statement indicates a need for additional teaching about oxygen therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because increasing oxygen flow rate without healthcare provider approval can be dangerous, leading to oxygen toxicity. Choice A shows good understanding of smoking risks with oxygen therapy. Choice C demonstrates awareness of equipment maintenance. Choice D indicates compliance with the provider's instructions. However, B is the only statement that suggests a potential misunderstanding of oxygen therapy management.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with pneumonia reports sharp chest pain that worsens with deep breathing. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because auscultating the lungs for breath sounds will help assess the severity and distribution of the pneumonia. This step is vital in determining the appropriate treatment and intervention. Administering pain reliever (Choice A) may mask symptoms and delay proper assessment. Encouraging deep breaths (Choice C) can exacerbate the pain. Placing the patient in a high Fowler's position (Choice D) may provide comfort but does not address the immediate need for assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with tuberculosis is started on isoniazid (INH). What should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Signs of peripheral neuropathy. Isoniazid can cause peripheral neuropathy due to vitamin B6 deficiency. The nurse should monitor for numbness, tingling, or weakness in extremities. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because isoniazid does not typically cause hearing loss, visual disturbances, or hair thinning.
Question 5 of 5
Which action by the nurse would prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Certainly. The correct answer is C, providing oral care with chlorhexidine. This action helps reduce the risk of VAP by decreasing the oral bacterial load, preventing aspiration of pathogens into the lungs. Suctioning the airway every 2 hours (A) can irritate the airway and increase the risk of infection. Administering antibiotics prophylactically (B) can lead to antibiotic resistance and should be reserved for specific indications. Keeping the patient sedated (D) may increase the risk of aspiration due to reduced cough reflex.