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Fundamentals of Nursing Oxygenation Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a client admitted after experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which assessment findings should the nurse identify as signs that the client has progressed to respiratory failure? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inaudible breath sounds (C) and reduced wheezing with an ineffective cough (E) indicate progression to respiratory failure, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a client recently diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which conditions will you include when you teach the client's family about the types of COPD?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bronchitis and emphysema (C) are the primary types of COPD, characterized by airway inflammation and alveolar damage, respectively.