ATI RN
Oxygenation NCLEX Questions with Rationale Questions
Question 1 of 5
Where will the CTT be inserted if we are to drain fluids accumulated in Mang dagul's pleura?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For pleural effusion (fluid drainage), the chest tube is typically inserted in the 8th intercostal space, lower than for pneumothorax.
Question 2 of 5
Which food is included in a BLAND DIET?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Creamed potato is bland and easy to digest, fitting a bland diet to avoid irritating the GI tract.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following outcome criteria would be appropriate for a client with COPD who has been discharged to home?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring and reporting increased dyspnea is a key self-management strategy for COPD patients to prevent exacerbation.
Question 4 of 5
You hear a whistling sound coming from the bedside of a patient on 6 LPM nasal cannula attached to a bubble humidifier. What is the most likely cause of the whistling sound?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A kink in the nasal cannula can cause turbulent airflow, producing a whistling sound, which is the most likely mechanical issue in this scenario.
Question 5 of 5
You note a sudden decrease in PIP on a patient receiving VCV. Which of the following is most likely the cause of this problem?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sudden decrease in PIP in volume control ventilation (VCV) indicates a leak, most commonly from a ruptured ETT cuff, reducing airway pressure.