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Nursing Fundamentals Oxygenation Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of croup in pediatric patients?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inspiratory stridor is a hallmark of croup due to upper airway narrowing.
Question 2 of 5
What can a nurse ask a patient to do before suctioning to prevent hypoxemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking deep breaths pre-oxygenates the patient, reducing the risk of hypoxemia during suctioning.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is being discharged. The nurse notes the client has regular and quiet breathing. The nurse should identify this breathing pattern as which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Normal breathing. Regular and quiet breathing indicates a normal breathing pattern with a consistent rate and depth without any abnormalities. Kussmaul breathing is deep and rapid, Cheyne-Stokes is characterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing, and apnea is the absence of breathing. Regular and quiet breathing does not align with these abnormal breathing patterns.
Question 4 of 5
A nonmodifiable risk factor for lung disease is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a nonmodifiable risk factor as individuals cannot change past exposure. Allergies (A) can be managed, smoking (B) is a modifiable risk factor, and stress (C) can be controlled through various techniques. Asbestos exposure can lead to lung diseases like mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer, making it a significant risk factor.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure. Which of the following findings indicates right-sided heart failure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Peripheral edema. Right-sided heart failure leads to fluid buildup in the body, causing peripheral edema (swelling in legs, ankles). Pulmonary congestion (A) is seen in left-sided heart failure. Elevated blood pressure (C) is not a specific indicator of right-sided heart failure. Decreased heart rate (D) is not a common sign of right-sided heart failure.