ATI RN
Nursing Questions on Oxygenation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is not true about OXYGEN?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excessive oxygen typically causes respiratory depression in COPD patients, not acidosis; other statements about oxygen's properties are true.
Question 2 of 5
What Specific gravity lab result is compatible with a dehydrated client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A specific gravity of 1.039 indicates concentrated urine, consistent with dehydration (normal range: 1.010-1.030).
Question 3 of 5
Which finding is consistent with PERNICIOUS ANEMIA?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pernicious anemia, due to B12 deficiency, causes a beefy red tongue from glossitis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statement regarding the physical principles governing humidifiers is correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Greater surface area increases the contact between gas and water, enhancing evaporation, which is a fundamental principle of humidifier function.
Question 5 of 5
A patient on mechanical ventilation shows an increase in PIP from 20 to 40 cmH₂O while static compliance remains relatively unchanged. Which of the following is most likely to be the cause?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased PIP with unchanged static compliance suggests increased airway resistance (e.g., bronchospasm or mucus), as compliance reflects lung stiffness, not airflow obstruction.