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Oxygen Therapy NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
You increase the IPAP by 2 cmH₂O on a patient on BIPAP. What change would you anticipate seeing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increasing IPAP (inspiratory pressure) on BIPAP increases tidal volume, enhancing ventilation and reducing PaCO₂.
Question 2 of 5
Which laboratory test is commonly used to assess the clotting status in patients suspected of having a pulmonary embolism?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: D-dimer is a sensitive test for detecting clotting activity, commonly elevated in pulmonary embolism.
Question 3 of 5
A respiratory quotient of 1.00 would indicate energy metabolism by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An RQ of 1.0 indicates carbohydrate metabolism (CHO produces equal CO₂ and O₂ use), unlike fats (0.7) or proteins (0.8).
Question 4 of 5
An event that had the potential to cause serious harm but did not due to chance is identified as a:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A near miss event has potential for harm but does not result in it due to chance or intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A 90-year-old woman has been in an automobile crash and sustained four fractured ribs on the left side of her thorax. Based on her age and the injury, what complication is she at risk for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fractured ribs and advanced age increase the risk of pneumonia due to impaired breathing and reduced ability to clear secretions.