ADN210 Oxygenation Devices Nclex Practice
Questions With Insightful Solutions
A patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) is on oxygen therapy at 3 L per nasal cannula. Which
assessment finding should alert the nurse to a potential problem
with this patient?
A-Respirator rate of 26
B-Low carbon dioxide levels
C-Arterial oxygen saturation level of 99%
D-Lower oxygen saturation level sat night than during the day
Correct Answer - A
A patient with pneumonia is receiving supplemental oxygen. Which
assessment finding(s) by the nurse should be reported as an early
indication of hypoxia?
A-Cyanosis around the lips and oral mucosa
B-Anxiety and restlessness
C-Decrease in the level of consciousness
D-Decreased blood pressure and respiratory rate Correct Answer
- B
A patient with COPD has carbon dioxide retention and is ordered
oxygen therapy. The nurse anticipates the use of which oxygen
delivery system?
A-Face tent
B-Face mask
C-Nasal cannula
D-Nonrebreathing mask. Correct Answer - C
, The nurse is caring for several patients receiving oxygen by various
delivery systems. Which assessment finding by the nurse indicates
proper use for the oxygen devices?
A-No mist is noted in the face tent.
B-The reservoir of the rebreathing mask collapse on inhalation.
C-The flow rate is between 1 and 6 L/min for a nasal cannula.
D-The flow rate for an oxygen hood is set at 3 L/min. Correct
Answer - C
A patient in respiratory distress enters the emergency department.
The patient denies a history of COPD. The nurse anticipates an order
for oxygen delivered by which method to achieve the highest
possible concentration of oxygen?
A-Simple face mask at 15 L/min
B-Nonbreathing face mask at 15 L/min
C-Venturi mask at 15 L/min
D-Oxygen tent at 15 L/min Correct Answer - B
A patient with a nasal canula at 5 L/min has skin irritation around
the nares and complains of a dry mouth and nose. Which action by
the student nurse should be questioned by the nursing instructor?
A-Using humidification
B-Applying petroleum-based gel to the nares
C-Providing frequent oral care
D-Asking the physic8ian for an order for sterile nasal saline
Correct Answer - B
A patient with a tracheostomy tube has an order for oxygen. Which
action by the nurse is appropriate?
Questions With Insightful Solutions
A patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) is on oxygen therapy at 3 L per nasal cannula. Which
assessment finding should alert the nurse to a potential problem
with this patient?
A-Respirator rate of 26
B-Low carbon dioxide levels
C-Arterial oxygen saturation level of 99%
D-Lower oxygen saturation level sat night than during the day
Correct Answer - A
A patient with pneumonia is receiving supplemental oxygen. Which
assessment finding(s) by the nurse should be reported as an early
indication of hypoxia?
A-Cyanosis around the lips and oral mucosa
B-Anxiety and restlessness
C-Decrease in the level of consciousness
D-Decreased blood pressure and respiratory rate Correct Answer
- B
A patient with COPD has carbon dioxide retention and is ordered
oxygen therapy. The nurse anticipates the use of which oxygen
delivery system?
A-Face tent
B-Face mask
C-Nasal cannula
D-Nonrebreathing mask. Correct Answer - C
, The nurse is caring for several patients receiving oxygen by various
delivery systems. Which assessment finding by the nurse indicates
proper use for the oxygen devices?
A-No mist is noted in the face tent.
B-The reservoir of the rebreathing mask collapse on inhalation.
C-The flow rate is between 1 and 6 L/min for a nasal cannula.
D-The flow rate for an oxygen hood is set at 3 L/min. Correct
Answer - C
A patient in respiratory distress enters the emergency department.
The patient denies a history of COPD. The nurse anticipates an order
for oxygen delivered by which method to achieve the highest
possible concentration of oxygen?
A-Simple face mask at 15 L/min
B-Nonbreathing face mask at 15 L/min
C-Venturi mask at 15 L/min
D-Oxygen tent at 15 L/min Correct Answer - B
A patient with a nasal canula at 5 L/min has skin irritation around
the nares and complains of a dry mouth and nose. Which action by
the student nurse should be questioned by the nursing instructor?
A-Using humidification
B-Applying petroleum-based gel to the nares
C-Providing frequent oral care
D-Asking the physic8ian for an order for sterile nasal saline
Correct Answer - B
A patient with a tracheostomy tube has an order for oxygen. Which
action by the nurse is appropriate?
