A patient is receiving oxygen therapy via nasal cannula. The nurse finds the patient's oxygen saturation at 88%. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
ATI LPN Fundamentals Proctored Exam
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ATI LPN Fundamentals Proctored Exam is a nursing-school practice exam with 45 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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When measuring the respiratory rate of a patient, the nurse observes that the patient is using accessory muscles to breathe. What is the best interpretation of this finding?
A nurse notices a postoperative patient with a temperature of 39°C (102.2°F). Which analysis of the situation is most accurate?
When measuring a patient's blood pressure, the nurse hears a sound that becomes muffled and then disappears. What does this indicate?
A client with limited mobility needs to be moved from a bed to a stretcher. Which assistive device should the nurse use?
Which devices are appropriate for transferring a client with limited mobility from a bed to a chair? (Select all that apply)
During a routine check, a nurse finds a patient's blood pressure to be 150/95 mm Hg. What is the most appropriate next step?
A nurse is monitoring a patient who has been administered a beta-blocker. The patient's pulse rate has dropped to 50/min. What should the nurse analyze as a potential cause?
A nurse is transferring a patient who uses a walker. Which of the following is a key consideration for ensuring the patient's safety during ambulation?
When preparing to transfer a client from a bed to a wheelchair, which actions should a nurse take to ensure safety and prevent injuries? (Select all that apply) (Select All that Apply.)
A nurse measures a patient's oxygen saturation at 92%. What should be the nurse's next step?
In which situation is the use of a transfer board most appropriate?
A nurse is assessing the vital signs of a patient who has just returned from surgery. The patient is experiencing tachycardia and hypotension. What should the nurse prioritize in this situation?
Which of the following is a critical assessment before assisting a patient with ambulation?
A nurse is assisting a client with limited mobility to transfer from a bed to a wheelchair. What is a critical safety step in this process?
A patient presents with hypotension and tachycardia. The nurse considers hypovolemia as a potential cause. What analysis supports this hypothesis?
Which of the following strategies are effective in maintaining nurses' safety during client transfers? (Select all that apply)
A nurse is analyzing a patient's vital signs and notices a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute. Which condition might this suggest?
During a transfer, a client exhibits signs of dizziness. What should the nurse do first?
Which assistive device is most appropriate for repositioning a client in bed?
When transferring a patient with limited mobility, which assistive device is best suited for moving from bed to chair?
Which principle of body mechanics should a nurse prioritize to avoid injury while transferring a patient?
A nurse is teaching a client how to use a walker. What instruction is most important to include?
A patient with a history of hypertension presents with a blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg. What action should the nurse take?
During an assessment, a nurse finds a patient with a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute and an oxygen saturation of 88%. What should the nurse do next? (Select all that apply) (Select All that