ATI RN
Nursing Questions on Oxygenation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which assessment finding indicates that the nurse should take immediate action for an older patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bilateral basilar crackles suggest pulmonary edema or infection, requiring urgent action in an older patient.
Question 2 of 5
Which information about prevention of lung disease should the nurse include for a patient with a 42 pack-year history of cigarette smoking?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Smoking cessation is the most effective way to prevent further lung damage and reduce cancer risk in a long-term smoker.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH). Which assessment information requires the most immediate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epoprostenol disconnection is life-threatening in IPAH due to rapid rebound pulmonary hypertension; it requires immediate reconnection.
Question 4 of 5
Which finding by the nurse for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of impaired gas exchange will be most useful in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulse oximetry directly measures oxygenation, making it the most reliable indicator of gas exchange improvement.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment finding in a patient who has received omalizumab (Xolair) is most important to report immediately to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flushing and dizziness may signal anaphylaxis, a rare but serious side effect of omalizumab.