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Chapter 41 Oxygenation NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The patient removes the facial mask when misting stops.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This appears to be a partial question combined with the next one. Assuming it relates to inhaler use, the correct technique does not involve removing the mask when misting stops or activating at expiration. For the next question on spirometry, withholding bronchodilators (C) is correct to ensure accurate baseline lung function.
Question 2 of 5
While listening to the posterior chest of a patient who is experiencing acute shortness of breath, the nurse hears these sounds. How should the nurse document the lung sounds?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Without audio, high-pitched wheezes are typical in acute dyspnea due to airway obstruction (e.g., asthma).
Question 3 of 5
How should the nurse position a patient after nasal surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining the head in an elevated position will decrease the amount of nasal swelling. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, increase the risk for postoperative bleeding and should not be used postoperatively.
Question 4 of 5
Increased tactile fremitus over the area of pulmonary consolidation is expected with which condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased tactile fremitus over the area of pulmonary consolidation is expected with bacterial pneumonias. Dullness to percussion would be expected. Pneumococcal pneumonia typically presents with a loose, productive cough. Adventitious breath sounds such as crackles and wheezes are typical. A grating sound is more representative of a pleural friction rub rather than pneumonia.
Question 5 of 5
Frequent deep breathing and coughing after chest surgery prevent what?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent deep breathing and coughing are needed after chest surgery to prevent atelectasis.