ATI RN
NCLEX Questions on Oxygenation and Perfusion Questions
Question 1 of 5
What should the nurse teach a child about using an albuterol metered-dose inhaler for exercise-induced asthma?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Albuterol should be used 30 minutes before exercise to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm.
Question 2 of 5
The charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse conduct an admission assessment on a client with asthma. Which action by the newly licensed nurse requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuing to ask questions during respiratory distress (B) requires intervention as it delays care. Other actions (A, C, D) are appropriate during an asthma assessment.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a young adolescent client diagnosed with asthma. Which evidence-based age-appropriate interventions will the nurse include in the plan of care? Select one that doesn't apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Peer-led groups (A), assessing peer support (C), and collaborating with teachers (D) are age-appropriate for adolescents, encouraging independence and support.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing teaching to the client who is pregnant and has cystic fibrosis. The nurse should explain that the client is at increased risk for which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis increases the risk of gestational diabetes (B) due to pancreatic dysfunction affecting glucose regulation.
Question 5 of 5
How does a brainstem abnormality contribute to the risk of SIDS when an infant is placed on his stomach to sleep?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A brainstem abnormality impairs the arousal response (A), preventing the infant from waking to reposition and breathe, increasing SIDS risk when prone.