ATI RN
Fundamentals of Nursing Oxygenation Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the results of laboratory tests conducted on a client admitted with an alteration in respiratory function. Which laboratory finding would be most significant for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A blood pH of 7.32 (D) indicates acidosis, which is significant in respiratory dysfunction as it reflects an imbalance in acid-base status, likely due to CO2 retention. Normal hemoglobin (A), oxygen saturation (B), and sodium (C) levels do not directly indicate respiratory impairment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a client recently diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which conditions will you include when you teach the client's family about the types of COPD?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bronchitis and emphysema (C) are the primary types of COPD, characterized by airway inflammation and alveolar damage, respectively.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is placing a newborn baby in the nursery crib with the baby's back down. The mother tells the nurse that she doubts the baby will be able to sleep that way, as all the family members sleep on their stomachs. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Instructing that back sleeping reduces SIDS risk (A) educates the mother with evidence-based practice, addressing her concern.
Question 4 of 5
What are the different stages of the oxygen cycle?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The oxygen cycle includes three stages: oxygen release via photosynthesis, its use by aerobic organisms, and carbon dioxide release back to plants, as described in the document.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with COPD is unable to perform personal hygiene without becoming exhausted. What nursing intervention would be appropriate for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For a patient who is too fatigued to complete daily hygiene on his or her own, the nurse should group personal care activities into smaller steps and allow rest periods between the activities. The nurse should assist with bathing and hygiene tasks as needed and only when the patient has difficulty. The nurse should encourage the patient to voice feelings and concerns about self-care deficits, and teach the patient to coordinate diaphragmatic breathing with the activity.