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Nursing Fundamentals Oxygenation Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is a significant allotrope of oxygen in the atmosphere?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dioxygen (O₂) and ozone (O⁴‚ƒ) are significant atmospheric allotropes, with dioxygen being the most common form.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who has a pleural chest tube. What action would the nurse take to ensure safe use of this equipment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping padded clamps at the bedside ensures safety by allowing quick response to a disconnected drainage system.
Question 3 of 5
A pregnant client's leg is swollen and painful. What action by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swelling and pain suggest DVT, common in pregnancy; heparin is the standard treatment.
Question 4 of 5
Vaccinations can help promote healthy oxygenation by
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vaccinations help decrease the transmission of preventable diseases (A), many of which affect the respiratory system and can alter oxygenation. They do not directly increase gas exchange (B), promote circulation (C), or prevent all infections (D).
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who is newly diagnosed with asthma. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using the bronchodilator last (C) is incorrect; it should be used first to open airways for other medications, indicating a need for further teaching.