ATI RN
Oxygenation NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse plans to teach a patient how to manage allergic rhinitis. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding triggers is the most effective strategy for managing allergic rhinitis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse administers prescribed therapies for a patient with cor pulmonale and right-sided heart failure. Which assessment could be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the therapies?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reduced neck vein distension indicates improved right heart function, a key goal in treating cor pulmonale.
Question 3 of 5
After change-of-shift report, which patient should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tracheal deviation suggests tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has poor gas exchange. Which action by the nurse would support the patient's ventilation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leaning forward opens the chest, improving ventilation in COPD patients with air trapping.
Question 5 of 5
The clinic nurse is teaching a patient with acute sinusitis. Which interventions should the nurse plan to include in the teaching session (select one that doesn't apply)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decongestants, showers, saline spray, and upright positioning aid sinus drainage and comfort; blowing the nose is acceptable unless epistaxis is present.