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Multiple Choice Questions on Oxygen Therapy Questions
Question 1 of 5
With loss of consciousness, which position decreases the risk for aspiration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: With loss of consciousness, the gag and cough reflexes are depressed, and aspiration is more likely to occur. The risk for aspiration is decreased when patients with a decreased level of consciousness are placed in a side-lying or upright position. Frequent turning prevents pooling of secretions in immobilized patients but will not decrease the risk for aspiration in patients at risk. Monitoring of parameters such as breath sounds and O2 saturation will help detect pneumonia in immunocompromised patients, but it will not decrease the risk for aspiration.
Question 2 of 5
How can a nurse confirm that a nebulizer treatment is complete?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A nebulizer is used to administer aerosolized medication. A mist is seen when the medication is aerosolized, and when all of the medication has been used, the misting stops. The other options refer to inhaler use. Coughing vigorously after inhaling and activating the inhaler at the onset of expiration are both incorrect techniques when using an inhaler.
Question 3 of 5
When should a CF patient add dietary salt?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is the main source of oxygen in our environment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
What assessment finding would the nurse identify as the best indicator of good ventilation in a patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.