ATI RN
Oxygen NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which factors will the nurse consider when calculating the CURB-65 score for a patient with pneumonia (select one that doesn't apply)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CURB-65 includes Confusion, Urea (BUN), Respiratory rate, Blood pressure, and age ≥65.
Question 2 of 5
The weak, nonproductive cough indicates that the patient is unable to clear the airway effectively. The nurse would use this data to support which diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The weak, nonproductive cough indicates that the patient is unable to clear the airway effectively. The other data would be used to support diagnoses such as impaired gas exchange and ineffective breathing pattern.
Question 3 of 5
Continuous bubbling in the suction-control chamber indicates what?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuous bubbling is expected in the suction-control chamber and indicates that the suction-control chamber is connected to suction. An air leak would be detected in the water-seal chamber.
Question 4 of 5
To prevent complications after a rib fracture, which action should be prioritized?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prevention of the complications of atelectasis and pneumonia is a priority after rib fracture. This can be ensured by deep breathing and coughing. Use of a rib binder, shallow breathing, and taking pain medications only at night are likely to result in atelectasis.
Question 5 of 5
Which diagnosis is supported by a COPD patient's statement of inability to do anything for themselves?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient's statement about not being able to do anything for himself or herself supports this diagnosis. Although deficient knowledge, complicated grieving, and ineffective coping may also be appropriate diagnoses for patients with COPD, the data for this patient do not support these diagnoses.