ATI RN
Oxygenation NCLEX Questions with Rationale Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which medication is first-line for reversing airway narrowing in acute asthma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol is a rapidly acting bronchodilator and is the first-line medication to reverse airway narrowing in acute asthma attacks. The other medications work more slowly.
Question 2 of 5
A client wearing a nonrebreather mask wants to eat. What action by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Switching to a nasal cannula maintains oxygen delivery during meals, pending provider approval.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse assesses a client who had a myocardial infarction and has a blood pressure of 88/58 mm Hg. Which additional assessment finding would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low blood pressure post-myocardial infarction indicates shock, leading to tachycardia (heart rate 120) to compensate.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is explaining how to assess edema to the nursing students working on the antepartum unit. Which score indicates edema of lower extremities, face, hands, and sacral area?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: #ERROR!
Question 5 of 5
A client admitted with smoke inhalation injuries develops signs and symptoms of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The nurse anticipates the healthcare provider will prescribe which course of action with regard to oxygenation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: With ARDS, mechanical ventilation (B) is often necessary as oxygen therapy alone (A, C, D) cannot maintain adequate oxygenation due to severe lung injury.