Q1. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient presenting with acute shortness
of breath and low oxygen saturation?
A. Administer morphine sulfate
B. Increase the IV fluid rate
C. Place the patient in high Fowler's position
D. Obtain a serum electrolyte panel
Correct Answer: C. Place the patient in high Fowler's position
Explanation: Placing the patient in high Fowler's position facilitates maximum lung expansion and
improves oxygenation. This is a priority nursing intervention in patients experiencing respiratory
distress.
Q2. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient presenting with acute shortness
of breath and low oxygen saturation?
A. Administer morphine sulfate
B. Increase the IV fluid rate
C. Place the patient in high Fowler's position
D. Obtain a serum electrolyte panel
Correct Answer: C. Place the patient in high Fowler's position
Explanation: Placing the patient in high Fowler's position facilitates maximum lung expansion and
improves oxygenation. This is a priority nursing intervention in patients experiencing respiratory
distress.
Q3. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient presenting with acute shortness
of breath and low oxygen saturation?
A. Administer morphine sulfate
B. Increase the IV fluid rate
,C. Place the patient in high Fowler's position
D. Obtain a serum electrolyte panel
Correct Answer: C. Place the patient in high Fowler's position
Explanation: Placing the patient in high Fowler's position facilitates maximum lung expansion and
improves oxygenation. This is a priority nursing intervention in patients experiencing respiratory
distress.
Q4. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient presenting with acute shortness
of breath and low oxygen saturation?
A. Administer morphine sulfate
B. Increase the IV fluid rate
C. Place the patient in high Fowler's position
D. Obtain a serum electrolyte panel
Correct Answer: C. Place the patient in high Fowler's position
Explanation: Placing the patient in high Fowler's position facilitates maximum lung expansion and
improves oxygenation. This is a priority nursing intervention in patients experiencing respiratory
distress.
Q5. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient presenting with acute shortness
of breath and low oxygen saturation?
A. Administer morphine sulfate
B. Increase the IV fluid rate
C. Place the patient in high Fowler's position
D. Obtain a serum electrolyte panel
Correct Answer: C. Place the patient in high Fowler's position
Explanation: Placing the patient in high Fowler's position facilitates maximum lung expansion and
improves oxygenation. This is a priority nursing intervention in patients experiencing respiratory
distress.
,Q6. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient presenting with acute shortness
of breath and low oxygen saturation?
A. Administer morphine sulfate
B. Increase the IV fluid rate
C. Place the patient in high Fowler's position
D. Obtain a serum electrolyte panel
Correct Answer: C. Place the patient in high Fowler's position
Explanation: Placing the patient in high Fowler's position facilitates maximum lung expansion and
improves oxygenation. This is a priority nursing intervention in patients experiencing respiratory
distress.
Q7. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient presenting with acute shortness
of breath and low oxygen saturation?
A. Administer morphine sulfate
B. Increase the IV fluid rate
C. Place the patient in high Fowler's position
D. Obtain a serum electrolyte panel
Correct Answer: C. Place the patient in high Fowler's position
Explanation: Placing the patient in high Fowler's position facilitates maximum lung expansion and
improves oxygenation. This is a priority nursing intervention in patients experiencing respiratory
distress.
Q8. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient presenting with acute shortness
of breath and low oxygen saturation?
A. Administer morphine sulfate
B. Increase the IV fluid rate
C. Place the patient in high Fowler's position
D. Obtain a serum electrolyte panel
, Correct Answer: C. Place the patient in high Fowler's position
Explanation: Placing the patient in high Fowler's position facilitates maximum lung expansion and
improves oxygenation. This is a priority nursing intervention in patients experiencing respiratory
distress.
Q9. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient presenting with acute shortness
of breath and low oxygen saturation?
A. Administer morphine sulfate
B. Increase the IV fluid rate
C. Place the patient in high Fowler's position
D. Obtain a serum electrolyte panel
Correct Answer: C. Place the patient in high Fowler's position
Explanation: Placing the patient in high Fowler's position facilitates maximum lung expansion and
improves oxygenation. This is a priority nursing intervention in patients experiencing respiratory
distress.
Q10. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient presenting with acute shortness
of breath and low oxygen saturation?
A. Administer morphine sulfate
B. Increase the IV fluid rate
C. Place the patient in high Fowler's position
D. Obtain a serum electrolyte panel
Correct Answer: C. Place the patient in high Fowler's position
Explanation: Placing the patient in high Fowler's position facilitates maximum lung expansion and
improves oxygenation. This is a priority nursing intervention in patients experiencing respiratory
distress.
Q11. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient presenting with acute shortness