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Fundamentals of Nursing Oxygenation NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which intervention is most effective for a patient with thick secretions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chest physiotherapy mobilizes thick secretions, improving airway clearance and oxygenation, more effectively than fluids alone, oxygen, or activity restriction.
Question 2 of 5
Which intervention prevents hypoxemia during suctioning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pre-oxygenation increases oxygen reserves, preventing hypoxemia during suctioning, unlike prolonged suction, large catheters, or continuous suction, which can worsen hypoxia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a patient recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) about the disease. What information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. As a result, the pancreas produces little to no insulin, which is essential for regulating blood glucose levels.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with type 1 DM expresses concern about developing retinopathy due to a chronic disease. How should the nurse reply?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Good control of blood glucose levels and blood pressure is essential in reducing the risk of diabetic retinopathy and its progression. Research has shown that maintaining tight glycemic control and managing hypertension can significantly decrease the likelihood and severity of retinopathy in patients with diabetes.
Question 5 of 5
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents with severe dyspnea and hypoxemia. What is the appropriate indication for initiating oxygen therapy in this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxygen therapy is indicated in clients with COPD to prevent complications of hypoxia, such as tissue damage and respiratory failure.