SNLE Adult Health Nursing 2

Question 1

A patient with COPD is receiving oxygen therapy. What is the safest initial oxygen flow rate?

Accepted Answer

1–2 L/min via nasal cannula

Answer

10–15 L/min via non-rebreather mask

Answer

5 L/min via simple face mask

Answer

High-flow oxygen without limit

Question 2

Which nursing assessment is most important for a patient receiving heparin therapy?

Accepted Answer

Monitor for signs of bleeding and check aPTT values

Answer

Monitor blood glucose levels

Answer

Assess skin turgor

Answer

Check urine specific gravity

Question 3

A post-operative patient reports sudden onset of chest pain and dyspnea on day 3. What should the nurse suspect first?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary embolism

Answer

Pneumonia

Answer

Pleural effusion

Answer

Atelectasis

Question 4

What is the primary goal of nasogastric tube decompression after abdominal surgery?

Accepted Answer

Remove gas and fluids to prevent abdominal distension and vomiting

Answer

Provide enteral nutrition

Answer

Administer oral medications

Answer

Monitor gastric pH

Question 5

A patient's wound culture reveals MRSA. What precautions are required?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions: gloves and gown for all patient contact

Answer

Airborne precautions with N95 mask

Answer

Droplet precautions with surgical mask

Answer

Standard precautions only

Question 6

Which assessment is most important when a patient is receiving a blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

Vital signs every 15 minutes for the first hour

Answer

Blood glucose monitoring

Answer

Urine output only

Answer

Pain assessment at each hour