Deck 14: Promoting Oxygenation

Question 1

A patient with newly diagnosed asthma is asking why peak flow measurements are being ordered.What is the best response by the nurse?

A) They measure the minimum force used to breathe in during the breathing process.
B) They measure the maximum flow that occurs when one quick, forced expiration is taken.
C) They measure the amount of circulating oxygen in the alveoli during breathing.
D) They indicate the stability of your overall health.

Answer 1

They measure the maximum flow that occurs when one quick, forced expiration is taken.

Question 2

While the nurse prepares to suction the patient's tracheostomy tube,the patient coughs up mucus,which is visible at the opening of the tube.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?

A) Hyperoxygenate this patient.
B) Suction the visible secretions.
C) Listen to the lung sounds.
D) Wipe the mucus off with tissue.

Answer 2

Suction the visible secretions.

Question 3

The nurse is working with a patient receiving oxygen.What can the nurse delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)during the administration of oxygen?

A) Adjusting the flow rate of the oxygen
B) Reporting changes in patient's behavior
C) Instructing the patient about oxygen at home
D) Assisting during endotracheal intubation

Answer 3

Reporting changes in patient's behavior

Question 4

A patient just had his tracheostomy suctioned.Which change in the patient's status would the nurse expect to see immediately after suctioning was completed?

A) The heart rate changes from 84 to 92.
B) The respiratory rate remains the same.
C) The oxygenation saturation changes from 92 to 98.
D) The patient's respiratory effort increases gradually.

Question 5

An oxygen cylinder is turned on,and the gauge registers in the green range.What action should the nurse take at this time?

A) Apply the oxygen as ordered.
B) Notify the respiratory therapy department.
C) Obtain a new cylinder of oxygen.
D) Adjust the flowmeter slightly below what is ordered.

Question 6

The nurse is preparing to assist the physician in the removal of a chest tube.Which item would the nurse anticipate being placed over the insertion site as soon as the chest tube is removed?

A) Petroleum gauze on a pressure dressing
B) Gauze with Elastoplast
C) 2 × 2-inch gauze with tincture of benzoin
D) Steri-Strips under a bioclusive dressing

Question 7

The nurse suctions the patient's endotracheal tube,and the patient becomes hypoxic.Which is the priority nursing intervention to increase patient oxygenation?

A) Assess breath sounds.
B) Discontinue suctioning.
C) Instruct the patient to cough.
D) Ventilate the patient manually.

Question 8

The nurse prepares to perform oropharyngeal suctioning on an adult.Nursing care is appropriate if which wall suction pressure is used?

A) 40 to 60 mm Hg
B) 60 to 80 mm Hg
C) 80 to 100 mm Hg
D) 100 to 150 mm Hg

Question 9

The nurse assesses arterial blood gas results from the 88-year-old patient who receives oxygen at 3 L/min by nasal cannula.The PaO₂ at 8 AM was 84 mm Hg,and at 10 AM it was 82 mm Hg.Which action should the nurse take?

A) Collaborate with the provider to use an oxygen mask.
B) Plan follow-up nursing care for patient hypoxemia.
C) Request that the laboratory confirm the patient's results.
D) Continue with the current therapy and nursing care.

Question 10

A patient with a major chest injury was originally alert and oriented after recovery from surgery but is now becoming apprehensive and dizzy.What action should be taken by the nurse immediately?

A) Notify the healthcare provider.
B) Perform a cardiopulmonary assessment.
C) Elevate the head of the bed to 60 degrees.
D) Provide the patient with pain medication.

Question 11

The nurse hears the patient's stridor from the hallway and notes that the patient's oxygen saturation has decreased to 92%.Which nursing intervention does the nurse implement first?

A) Adjust the patient's position.
B) Suction the oropharynx.
C) Insert an artificial airway.
D) Review the last arterial blood gases (ABGs).

Question 12

A patient with chronic bronchitis is not responding well to the chest physiotherapy (CPT)and asks the nurse what might be done to help bring up more secretions.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) "Your healthcare provider will probably increase the number of treatments but make them a little shorter."
B) "Your healthcare provider may try a nebulizer treatment 20 minutes before CPT to begin loosening the secretions."
C) "You'll probably need to do more coughing exercises; I'll help you with them."
D) "Your healthcare provider will probably order a sputum specimen to see what the problem is."

Question 13

An older adult patient with a nasal cannula and extension tubing is able to get out of bed independently.What teaching by the nurse is indicated for this patient?

A) Put on slippers whenever walking.
B) Take off the oxygen if only going to the bathroom.
C) Be careful not to trip over the extra oxygen tubing.
D) Increase the flow rate a little before getting out of bed.

Question 14

Nasotracheal suctioning is performed on a patient who is unable to take deep breaths.What action by the nurse would best meet the patient's needs before suctioning?

A) Increase the oxygen rate of the nasal cannula.
B) Elevate the head of the patient's bed.
C) Hyperoxygenate with ventilation attached to a mask.
D) Gently flex the patient's neck.

Question 15

A patient in respiratory distress is admitted to critical care.Which type of mask would the nurse anticipate using to deliver the highest FIO? without intubation?

A) Simple
B) Venturi
C) Partial rebreather
D) Nonrebreather

Question 16

A home care patient receives oxygen by nonrebreather (NRB)mask.Which does the nurse include when teaching the caregiver about the oxygen delivery system?

A) Keep the plastic bag at the end of the mask inflated continually.
B) Adjust the oxygen flow rate with the valve in front of the mask.
C) Offer fluids frequently and apply moisturizer to prevent dry skin.
D) Remove the elastic head strap to prevent skin breakdown at the ears.

Question 17

A patient with a water-sealed chest tube unit is connected to suction.Patient care is correct if the nurse takes which action?

A) Monitors the bubbling of sterile water in the water-seal chamber
B) Strips the tube every 2 hours for 15 seconds to prevent clots
C) Clamps the chest tube when transporting the patient
D) Keeps two toothed clamps at the bedside for an emergency

Question 18

The patient with a mediastinal tube placed 22 hours ago has produced 350 mL of drainage since insertion.Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A) Notify the healthcare provider of excessive bleeding.
B) Document the drainage output in the patient record.
C) Place extra dressings and tape over the insertion site.
D) Clamp the mediastinal tube once each shift.

Question 19

The nurse is attempting to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)in a newly intubated patient.Which activities would best support this goal?

A) Brushing teeth with chlorhexidine at least every 8 hours
B) Maintaining the endotracheal pressure at 10 cm H₂O
C) Positioning the patient flat during tube feedings
D) Repositioning the patient every 4 hours

Question 20

The nurse sees that a patient with a chest tube has intermittent bubbling in the water-seal chamber 4 hours after the chest tube was inserted.What action by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?

A) Notify the physician.
B) Check for an air leak.
C) Listen to the lung sounds.
D) Document the findings.

Question 21

The nurse notes that the patient's chest tube pulled out by 5.1 cm (2 inches)during turning and repositioning.Which should be the initial action by the nurse?

A) Instruct the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to apply pressure for 5 minutes.
B) Replace the water-seal drainage system with a sterile waterless unit quickly.
C) Hold a towel firmly over the site and send for petrolatum gauze.
D) Push the tube into place and apply an occlusive sterile dressing.

Question 22

The nurse uses a closed-system (in-line)endotracheal (ET)suctioning system for the patient.Which does the nurse implement to prevent airway interference?

A) Inserts the catheter between ventilator cycles to avoid airway interference
B) Inserts the catheter 25.4 cm (10 inches) and applies continuous suction during withdrawal
C) Visualizes the black line in the sheath of the catheter before completing the procedure
D) Withdraws the suction catheter and discards it after completing the procedure

Question 23

The patient uses continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)at home and tells the home care nurse that the mask fits too tightly.Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

A) Changing the mask to a simple face mask
B) Teaching the patient about maintaining a tight fit to face
C) Enlarging several of the air holes on the mask
D) Loosening the straps of the mask for the patient's comfort

Question 24

3. Use of _____________ or ___________ will help prevent nasal irritation from a nasal cannula.

Question 25

2. A ____________ contains a one-way valve with a reservoir,which does not allow exhaled air to enter the reservoir bag.It prevents inhalation of room air.

Question 26

1. When patients require respiratory support such as artificial airways,they are often unable to speak.A(n)_________ is a useful tool to aid in communication.

Question 27

The nurse performs tracheostomy care for the patient.Which instruction does the nurse give to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)to implement while changing the ties of the tracheostomy tube?

A) Prevent the patient from coughing out the tube.
B) Don sterile gloves before providing assistance.
C) Inject sterile saline solution into the tracheostomy.
D) Hold the tracheostomy tube securely in place.

Question 28

The nurse teaches the patient controlled coughing.Which should the nurse include in patient teaching for effective coughing?

A) Cough in a low-Fowler's position hourly.
B) Inhale and cough deeply with the mouth open.
C) Self-reposition and cough every 4 hours.
D) Breathe in quickly 3 to 4 times vigorously.

Question 29

The patient is lethargic and unable to clear oral secretions effectively.How does the nurse manage the suctioning of the oropharyngeal secretions from the patient?

A) Uses a Yankauer suction device
B) Loosens oral secretions with normal saline solution
C) Suctions the nose, mouth, and throat with a catheter
D) Uses a clean catheter to suction the nose and mouth

Question 30

The nurse fills the suction control chamber with water to the 20-cm line while setting up a water-seal chest drainage system.Which rationale does the nurse use to explain this intervention?

A) Creates a method for counting respirations
B) Compensates for leaks in tubing connections
C) Maintains up to 20 cm of intrapleural pressure
D) Facilitates bubbling for pressure over 20 mm Hg

Question 31

The nurse institutes oxygen therapy for the patient.Which goal should the nurse set as a positive patient outcome of airway maintenance?

A) Increased pulse rate
B) Increased restlessness
C) A complaint of slight lethargy
D) An oxygen saturation of 95%

Question 32

The nurse suctions the patient's artificial airway.For which adverse effect related to suctioning should the nurse monitor during the procedure?

A) Fatigue
B) Anxiety
C) Coughing
D) Dysrhythmias

Question 33

A patient admitted for asthma is weak and tired.Which patient position should the nurse use for patient performance of a peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR)?

A) Standing
B) Side lying
C) High-Fowler's
D) Reclining in chair