FA Davis: Oxygenation Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing dyspnea. Which
position would be most effective to support ventilation?
Supine
High Fowler's
Side-lying
Low Fowler's -
correct answer ✅High-fowler's
Eldon Martin is a 75-year-old retired Marine Corps officer. He
smoked cigarettes most of his adult life, but quit 10 years ago when
he learned he had allergy-induced asthmatic lung disease. He
comes to the hospital today with a high fever, productive cough,
and pain in his chest. He is diagnosed with pneumonia.What
additional assessment findings would be important for the nurse to
gather in relation to oxygenation concerns? Select all that apply.
Pulse oximetry reading
Arterial blood gas
Normal diet
Lung sounds
Number of years of smoking -
correct answer ✅Pulse oximetry, arterial blood gas, lung sounds,
number of years smoking.
, FA Davis: Oxygenation Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
Upon further assessment, the nurse discovers that Mr. Martin has
conversational dyspnea and use of accessory muscles. His sputum is
dark yellow-green and thick. He is having difficulty expectorating.
What is the best position for Mr. Martin?
Low Fowler's
High Fowler's
Side-lying
Trendelenburg
Prone -
correct answer ✅High fowler's. A high Fowler's position maximizes
lung expansion to promote ventilation. Mr. Martin may even be
more comfortable sitting on the side of the bed in a tripod position,
leaning over the overbed table, or resting on pillows.
To promote mobilization of the pneumonia secretions, which
actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that
apply.
Encourage cough and deep breathing.
Promote a balanced diet.
Maintain hydration.
Ambulate in hallway five times a day.
Questions and Answers 2026
The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing dyspnea. Which
position would be most effective to support ventilation?
Supine
High Fowler's
Side-lying
Low Fowler's -
correct answer ✅High-fowler's
Eldon Martin is a 75-year-old retired Marine Corps officer. He
smoked cigarettes most of his adult life, but quit 10 years ago when
he learned he had allergy-induced asthmatic lung disease. He
comes to the hospital today with a high fever, productive cough,
and pain in his chest. He is diagnosed with pneumonia.What
additional assessment findings would be important for the nurse to
gather in relation to oxygenation concerns? Select all that apply.
Pulse oximetry reading
Arterial blood gas
Normal diet
Lung sounds
Number of years of smoking -
correct answer ✅Pulse oximetry, arterial blood gas, lung sounds,
number of years smoking.
, FA Davis: Oxygenation Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
Upon further assessment, the nurse discovers that Mr. Martin has
conversational dyspnea and use of accessory muscles. His sputum is
dark yellow-green and thick. He is having difficulty expectorating.
What is the best position for Mr. Martin?
Low Fowler's
High Fowler's
Side-lying
Trendelenburg
Prone -
correct answer ✅High fowler's. A high Fowler's position maximizes
lung expansion to promote ventilation. Mr. Martin may even be
more comfortable sitting on the side of the bed in a tripod position,
leaning over the overbed table, or resting on pillows.
To promote mobilization of the pneumonia secretions, which
actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that
apply.
Encourage cough and deep breathing.
Promote a balanced diet.
Maintain hydration.
Ambulate in hallway five times a day.
