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Oxygenation NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is true about nutrition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nutrition encompasses the study of nutrients and their utilization by the body, covering intake, digestion, absorption, and metabolism.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is the BEST method in assessing for the correct placement of the NGT?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: X-ray is the gold standard for confirming NGT placement, ensuring it's in the stomach and not the lungs.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following ABG results is typical for a client with emphysema?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic CO2 retention in emphysema leads to compensated respiratory acidosis: low pH, high PaCO2, and elevated HCO3.
Question 4 of 5
The recommended suction pressure for adult endotracheal suctioning is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The recommended suction pressure for adults is -120 to -150 mmHg to effectively remove secretions while minimizing trauma.
Question 5 of 5
Which changes would be most appropriate for a patient on mechanical ventilation with the following ABG: pH 7.33, PaCO₂ 36 mmHg, PaO₂ 66, HCO⁴‚ƒ 19 mmol/L
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ABG shows metabolic acidosis (low HCO⁴‚ƒ) with low PaO₂. Increasing inspiratory pause improves oxygenation by allowing more time for gas exchange, addressing the PaO₂ of 66.