ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Oxygenation Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The type of stool that will be expelled into the ostomy bag by a client who has undergone surgery for an ileostomy will be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ileostomy stool is liquid due to bypassing the large intestine. Bloody (B) and mucus-filled (C) aren’t typical. Semi-formed (D) suits colostomies.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with a history of smoking reports shortness of breath. Which condition is most likely?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emphysema, a COPD type, is strongly linked to smoking and causes shortness of breath due to alveolar destruction, unlike asthma (allergy-related), pneumothorax (lung collapse), or pulmonary edema (fluid-related).
Question 3 of 5
A patient with a chest tube reports sudden dyspnea. What is the priority action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden dyspnea with a chest tube suggests blockage or disconnection. Checking patency ensures proper lung re-expansion and oxygenation, taking priority over pain meds, oxygen increase, or repositioning.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing a patient for a thoracentesis. What is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positioning the patient upright facilitates fluid drainage during thoracentesis and ensures safety, taking priority over monitoring BP, sedation, or checking saturation initially.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with a history of heart disease reports dyspnea on exertion. What is the likely cause?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Left heart failure causes pulmonary congestion, leading to dyspnea on exertion, common in heart disease. Pulmonary embolism, pneumothorax, or bronchitis are less directly tied to exertion.