ATI RN
Fundamentals of Nursing Oxygenation Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What should a patient avoid before spirometry?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Spirometry will help establish the COPD diagnosis. Bronchodilators should be avoided at least 6 hours before the test.
Question 2 of 5
Which clinical management prevention concept would the nurse identify as representative of secondary prevention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prevention of and treatment of existing health problems to avoid further complications is an example of secondary prevention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse assesses a child with shortness of breath, audible wheezing, and coughing. Which condition does the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Children with asthma typically present with chronic shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing.
Question 4 of 5
An emergency department nurse triages clients who present with chest discomfort. Which client would the nurse plan to assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intense squeezing pressure across the chest is a classic sign of acute myocardial infarction, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the results of laboratory tests conducted on a client admitted with an alteration in respiratory function. Which laboratory finding would be most significant for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A blood pH of 7.32 (D) indicates acidosis, which is significant in respiratory dysfunction as it reflects an imbalance in acid-base status, likely due to CO2 retention. Normal hemoglobin (A), oxygen saturation (B), and sodium (C) levels do not directly indicate respiratory impairment.