ATI RN
Oxygen NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Wheezes are continuous high-pitched or musical sounds heard initially with expiration. The other responses are typical of other adventitious breath sounds.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wheezes are continuous high-pitched or musical sounds heard initially with expiration. The other responses are typical of other adventitious breath sounds.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse assesses several clients who have a history of respiratory disorders. Which client would the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Barrel chest and clubbed fingernails indicate chronic hypoxia, suggesting advanced respiratory disease requiring immediate assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse assesses a client who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. Which assessment would the nurse complete as the priority prior to this procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allergies to iodine-based contrast agents are critical to assess before cardiac catheterization to prevent anaphylaxis.
Question 4 of 5
The priority nursing intervention when admitting a pregnant woman who has experienced a bleeding episode in late pregnancy is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs evaluates the immediate well-being of both mother and fetus.
Question 5 of 5
Which intervention by the nurse can help prevent acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in hospitalized clients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed (B) prevents aspiration of gastric contents, a major ARDS risk factor. Other options (A, C, D) do not directly prevent ARDS.