NURS 1871 Exam 3
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1. A nurse is caring for a patient receiving 5 L/min of -Add a humidifier bottle to
oxygen via nasal cannula. Which of the following in- the oxygen setup.
terventions is most appropriate?
-Switch to a non-rebreather mask.
-Add a humidifier bottle to the oxygen setup.
-Apply petroleum jelly to the patient's nose to reduce
dryness.
-Decrease the flow rate to 2 L/min to prevent oxygen
toxicity
2. A patient on a simple face mask is receiving 4 L/min of -Increase the flow rate to
oxygen. Which action should the nurse take first? at least 6 L/min.
-Increase the flow rate to at least 6 L/min.
-Switch the patient to a nasal cannula.
-Document the oxygen delivery and continue care.
-Turn off the oxygen and notify the provider.
3. A nurse walks into a room and notices a patient's -Increase the oxygen flow
non-rebreather mask reservoir bag is deflated during rate.
inhalation. What should the nurse do?
-Increase the oxygen flow rate.
-Switch to a nasal cannula.
-Document the findings.
-Lower the head of the bed.
4. Which oxygen delivery device is best for a patient who -OxyMask
requires high oxygen support but feels claustropho-
bic?
-Simple face mask
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-Non-rebreather mask
-OxyMask
-Partial rebreather mask
5. A nurse finds petroleum jelly at a patient's bedside -Replace it with a wa-
who is receiving 2 L/min of oxygen by nasal cannula. ter-based lubricant.
What is the appropriate nursing action?
-Leave the petroleum jelly since the flow rate is low.
-Replace it with a water-based lubricant.
-Educate the patient to use it only on dry lips.
-Apply the jelly only around the tubing.
6. A patient receiving 8 L/min oxygen via partial re- -Notify the provider im-
breather mask shows signs of drowsiness and confu- mediately.
sion. What is the nurse's priority action?
-Notify the provider immediately.
-Encourage the patient to rest.
-Decrease the oxygen flow rate.
-Reposition the mask to improve comfort.
7. Which oxygen delivery device allows the patient to eat, -OxyMask
drink, and speak without removing the device?
-Simple face mask
-Nasal cannula
-OxyMask
-Non-rebreather mask
8. Which of the following requires a provider's order be- -Any oxygen therapy un-
fore initiating? der normal (non-emer-
gency) circumstances
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-Nasal cannula at 2 L/min in an emergency
-Any oxygen therapy under normal (non-emergency)
circumstances
-Humidifier attachment
-Pulse oximetry
9. A patient receiving oxygen therapy reports irritation -Use gauze or foam tub-
behind the ears. What should the nurse do? ing protectors behind the
ears.
-Remove the cannula and discontinue oxygen.
-Apply petroleum jelly to the irritated area.
-Use gauze or foam tubing protectors behind the
ears.
-Switch the delivery method to a face mask.
10. A patient on room air has a SpO₂ of 89%. The nurse -Apply oxygen at 2 L/min
should: via nasal cannula per
standing order or proto-
-Document the value and reassess in 4 hours. col.
-Apply oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula per stand-
ing order or protocol.
-Administer oxygen at 10 L/min via non-rebreather
mask.
-Wait until the patient is symptomatic before taking
action.
11. A provider prescribes continuous oxygen at 2 L/min -Nasal cannula
for a patient with pneumonia. Which oxygen delivery
method should the nurse expect to use?
-Non-rebreather mask
-BiPAP
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-Nasal cannula
-Ambu bag
12. Which alterations of oxygenation and perfusion may -Increased respiratory
require supplemental oxygen therapy? Select all that rate
apply -Low oxygen saturation
-Cyanosis
-Increased respiratory rate
-Decreased heart rate
-Low oxygen saturation
-Cyanosis
-Elevated hemoglobin
13. Which cues would the nurse expect to find in a patient -Dyspnea with exertion
with an inability to effectively pump blood to the tis- -Fatigue
sues? Select all that apply -Lower extremity edema
-Dyspnea with exertion
-Fatigue
-Lower extremity edema
-Crushing chest pain
-Nausea and vomiting
14. Which condition would the nurse suspect in a post- -Atelectasis
surgical patient who is experiencing dyspnea with de-
creased breath sounds?
-Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
-Asthma
-Atelectasis
-Heart failure
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1. A nurse is caring for a patient receiving 5 L/min of -Add a humidifier bottle to
oxygen via nasal cannula. Which of the following in- the oxygen setup.
terventions is most appropriate?
-Switch to a non-rebreather mask.
-Add a humidifier bottle to the oxygen setup.
-Apply petroleum jelly to the patient's nose to reduce
dryness.
-Decrease the flow rate to 2 L/min to prevent oxygen
toxicity
2. A patient on a simple face mask is receiving 4 L/min of -Increase the flow rate to
oxygen. Which action should the nurse take first? at least 6 L/min.
-Increase the flow rate to at least 6 L/min.
-Switch the patient to a nasal cannula.
-Document the oxygen delivery and continue care.
-Turn off the oxygen and notify the provider.
3. A nurse walks into a room and notices a patient's -Increase the oxygen flow
non-rebreather mask reservoir bag is deflated during rate.
inhalation. What should the nurse do?
-Increase the oxygen flow rate.
-Switch to a nasal cannula.
-Document the findings.
-Lower the head of the bed.
4. Which oxygen delivery device is best for a patient who -OxyMask
requires high oxygen support but feels claustropho-
bic?
-Simple face mask
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-Non-rebreather mask
-OxyMask
-Partial rebreather mask
5. A nurse finds petroleum jelly at a patient's bedside -Replace it with a wa-
who is receiving 2 L/min of oxygen by nasal cannula. ter-based lubricant.
What is the appropriate nursing action?
-Leave the petroleum jelly since the flow rate is low.
-Replace it with a water-based lubricant.
-Educate the patient to use it only on dry lips.
-Apply the jelly only around the tubing.
6. A patient receiving 8 L/min oxygen via partial re- -Notify the provider im-
breather mask shows signs of drowsiness and confu- mediately.
sion. What is the nurse's priority action?
-Notify the provider immediately.
-Encourage the patient to rest.
-Decrease the oxygen flow rate.
-Reposition the mask to improve comfort.
7. Which oxygen delivery device allows the patient to eat, -OxyMask
drink, and speak without removing the device?
-Simple face mask
-Nasal cannula
-OxyMask
-Non-rebreather mask
8. Which of the following requires a provider's order be- -Any oxygen therapy un-
fore initiating? der normal (non-emer-
gency) circumstances
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-Nasal cannula at 2 L/min in an emergency
-Any oxygen therapy under normal (non-emergency)
circumstances
-Humidifier attachment
-Pulse oximetry
9. A patient receiving oxygen therapy reports irritation -Use gauze or foam tub-
behind the ears. What should the nurse do? ing protectors behind the
ears.
-Remove the cannula and discontinue oxygen.
-Apply petroleum jelly to the irritated area.
-Use gauze or foam tubing protectors behind the
ears.
-Switch the delivery method to a face mask.
10. A patient on room air has a SpO₂ of 89%. The nurse -Apply oxygen at 2 L/min
should: via nasal cannula per
standing order or proto-
-Document the value and reassess in 4 hours. col.
-Apply oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula per stand-
ing order or protocol.
-Administer oxygen at 10 L/min via non-rebreather
mask.
-Wait until the patient is symptomatic before taking
action.
11. A provider prescribes continuous oxygen at 2 L/min -Nasal cannula
for a patient with pneumonia. Which oxygen delivery
method should the nurse expect to use?
-Non-rebreather mask
-BiPAP
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-Nasal cannula
-Ambu bag
12. Which alterations of oxygenation and perfusion may -Increased respiratory
require supplemental oxygen therapy? Select all that rate
apply -Low oxygen saturation
-Cyanosis
-Increased respiratory rate
-Decreased heart rate
-Low oxygen saturation
-Cyanosis
-Elevated hemoglobin
13. Which cues would the nurse expect to find in a patient -Dyspnea with exertion
with an inability to effectively pump blood to the tis- -Fatigue
sues? Select all that apply -Lower extremity edema
-Dyspnea with exertion
-Fatigue
-Lower extremity edema
-Crushing chest pain
-Nausea and vomiting
14. Which condition would the nurse suspect in a post- -Atelectasis
surgical patient who is experiencing dyspnea with de-
creased breath sounds?
-Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
-Asthma
-Atelectasis
-Heart failure
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