ATI RN
Oxygenation Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse teaches a patient about discharge instructions after a rhinoplasty. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates that the teaching was successful?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevating the head reduces swelling post-rhinoplasty, indicating effective teaching.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a right-sided chest tube after a right lower lobectomy. Which nursing action can the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Documenting drainage volume is within UAP scope; it's a routine task not requiring clinical judgment.
Question 4 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 5 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.