ATI RN
Fundamentals of Nursing Oxygenation Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which patient condition requires immediate treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The patient's history and symptoms suggest possible tension pneumothorax, a medical emergency. The other patients also require assessment as soon as possible, but tension pneumothorax will require immediate treatment to avoid death from inadequate cardiac output or hypoxemia.
Question 2 of 5
What catalyst is usually used in the laboratory to speed up oxygen production?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Manganese (IV) oxide is widely used as a catalyst to accelerate the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into oxygen gas.
Question 3 of 5
Which clinical management prevention concept would the nurse identify as representative of secondary prevention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prevention of and treatment of existing health problems to avoid further complications is an example of secondary prevention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse assesses a child with shortness of breath, audible wheezing, and coughing. Which condition does the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Children with asthma typically present with chronic shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing.
Question 5 of 5
An emergency department nurse triages clients who present with chest discomfort. Which client would the nurse plan to assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intense squeezing pressure across the chest is a classic sign of acute myocardial infarction, requiring immediate assessment.