ATI RN
Nursing Fundamentals Oxygenation Questions Questions
Question 1 of 4
Your patient with newly diagnosed COPD is receiving a beta 2 agonist via SVN for the first time. Preassessment shows HR 75 bpm with post assessment HR elevated to 132 bpm. The RT should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A significant HR increase (75 to 132 bpm) suggests a beta-2 agonist side effect (tachycardia), warranting termination and physician notification.
Question 2 of 4
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of croup in pediatric patients?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inspiratory stridor is a hallmark of croup due to upper airway narrowing.
Question 3 of 4
A nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia. The patients oxygen saturation is below normal. What abnormal respiratory process does this demonstrate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pneumonia impairs gas exchange due to inflammation and fluid in the alveoli, affecting the alveolar-capillary membrane and diffusion.
Question 4 of 4
What can a nurse ask a patient to do before suctioning to prevent hypoxemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking deep breaths pre-oxygenates the patient, reducing the risk of hypoxemia during suctioning.