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NCLEX Questions Oxygen Therapy Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is true about voice rehabilitation after a total laryngectomy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Voice rehabilitation is planned after a total laryngectomy, and a variety of assistive devices are available to restore communication. Although the ability to communicate orally is changed, it would not be lost.
Question 2 of 5
Drug interactions are a concern for a patient with HIV and TB due to what?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drug interactions can occur between the antiretrovirals used to treat HIV infection and the medications used to treat TB.
Question 3 of 5
What should a patient do if peak flow readings are in the yellow zone?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Readings in the yellow zone indicate a decrease in peak flow. The patient should use short-acting β2-adrenergic (SABA) medications. Readings in the green zone indicate good asthma control. The patient should exhale quickly and forcefully through the peak flow meter mouthpiece to obtain the readings.
Question 4 of 5
Should long-acting β2-agonists be used alone for asthma control?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Long-acting β2-agonists should be used only in patients who also are using an inhaled corticosteroid for long-term control. Salmeterol should not be used as the first-line therapy for long-term control.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement best describes oxygen?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxygen, with symbol O and atomic number 8, is a reactive non-metal that supports combustion and forms oxides.