ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Respiratory Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room to administer medication and finds the client lying in bed disoriented with labored and fast respirations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed improves breathing by reducing diaphragm pressure and allowing lung expansion.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has a diagnosis of Impaired Gas Exchange. Which assessment finding shows that the interventions have been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An SpO2 of 97% on low-flow oxygen indicates effective oxygenation and improved gas exchange.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is going to take an expectorant to manage a cough. The nurse should explain that this type of medication treats coughs by which of the following mechanisms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expectorants stimulate respiratory secretions, making them thinner and easier to cough up.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted with asthma exacerbation and is experiencing increased wheezing and has an oxygen saturation of 91%. The client is scheduled for his next breathing treatment in 1hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albuterol, a bronchodilator, relieves bronchospasm and improves airflow in asthma exacerbations.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is having difficulty using an incentive spirometer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clients should begin with manageable inhalation volumes and gradually increase them as their lung capacity improves. This approach helps to avoid fatigue and ensures the client becomes comfortable with the device.