ATI RN
Oxygen Cycle Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which prevention strategies would be the most beneficial for the nurse to discuss with the parents of a child who has had repeated admissions for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis? Select one that doesn't apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding smoke (A), hand washing (B), and reducing daycare exposure (D) prevent RSV transmission, a key factor in repeated infections.
Question 2 of 5
Name two processes responsible for producing oxygen in nature.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Photosynthesis (by plants) and photodissociation (in the upper atmosphere) produce oxygen in nature, as listed.
Question 3 of 5
Gene De Vonne Katrouchuacheulujiki wants to change her surname to something shorter, The court denied her request which depresses her and find herself binge eating. She accidentally aspirate a large piece of nut and it passes the carina. Probabilty wise, Where will the nut go?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The right main stem bronchus is shorter, wider, and more vertical than the left, making it the most likely path for an aspirated object like a nut to travel after passing the carina.
Question 4 of 5
Roberto San Andres, A new nurse in the hospital is about to administer oxygen on patient with Respiratory distress. As his senior nurse, you should intervene if Roberto will:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing a non-rebreather mask before turning on oxygen delays delivery and risks rebreathing CO2, requiring intervention.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is true about an individual's caloric needs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cold weather increases BMR as the body works to maintain temperature, thus increasing caloric needs.