ATI RN
Oxygenation Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse provides preoperative instruction for a patient scheduled for a left pneumonectomy. Which information should the nurse include about the patient's postoperative care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Incentive spirometry promotes lung expansion and prevents atelectasis after pneumonectomy, where no chest tube is typically used.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) tells the nurse, 'I wish I were dead! I'm just a burden on everybody.' Based on this information, which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The statement reflects feelings of worthlessness tied to dependence, fitting chronic low self-esteem.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest with contrast media. Which assessment findings should the nurse report to the health care provider before the patient goes for the CT (select all that apply)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shellfish allergy may indicate iodine sensitivity (contrast risk), and elevated creatinine suggests renal impairment, both contraindications for contrast.
Question 4 of 5
Which arterial blood gas result should be reported to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: These ABGs indicate uncompensated respiratory acidosis and should be reported to the health care provider. The other values are normal, close to normal, or compensated.
Question 5 of 5
What is the first action for a patient with a foreign object in the nare?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Because the highest priority action is to remove the foreign object from the nare, the nurse's first action should be to assist the patient to remove the object. The other actions are also appropriate but should be done after attempting to clear the nose.