LPN ATI fundamental exam
LPN ATI fundamental exam ( 53 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to administer oxygen to a client who has heart failure and is having severe difficulty breathing. Which of the following oxygen delivery equipment should the nurse select to provide the highest concentration of oxygen to the client?
A nasal cannula provides a low to moderate concentration of oxygen and is not suitable for a client experiencing severe difficulty breathing.
A simple face mask provides a higher concentration of oxygen than a nasal cannula but may not deliver a high enough concentration for a client experiencing severe respiratory distress.
A Venturi mask can provide a precise and adjustable concentration of oxygen but may not deliver the highest concentration needed in this scenario.
A nonrebreather mask can deliver the highest concentration of oxygen (up to 100%) and is the most appropriate choice for a client experiencing severe difficulty breathing.
A: A nasal cannula provides a low to moderate concentration of oxygen and is not suitable for a client experiencing severe difficulty breathing.
B: A simple face mask provides a higher concentration of oxygen than a nasal cannula but may not deliver a high enough concentration for a client experiencing severe respiratory distress.
C: A Venturi mask can provide a precise and adjustable concentration of oxygen but may not deliver the highest concentration needed in this scenario.
D: A nonrebreather mask can deliver the highest concentration of oxygen (up to 100%) and is the most appropriate choice for a client experiencing severe difficulty breathing.