ATI RN
Respiratory System Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 4
A client admitted for pneumonia has been tachypneic for several days. When the nurse starts an IV to give fluids the client questions this action saying " have been drinking tons of water. How am I dehydrated?" What response by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because tachypnea, or rapid breathing, can lead to excessive loss of fluids through respiration, causing dehydration. This explanation educates the client on the physiological reason behind their dehydration. Choice B is incorrect as not all pneumonia patients are dehydrated. Choice C is incorrect as it does not address the dehydration concern. Choice D is incorrect as it does not provide a clear explanation of the link between tachypnea and dehydration.
Question 2 of 4
You are supervising an RN who was pulled from the medical-surgical floor to the emergency department (ED). The nurse is providing care for a client admitted with anterior epistaxis (nosebleed). Which of these directions will you clearly provide to the RN? (Choose all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer includes B, C, and D. Applying direct pressure (B), maintaining universal precautions (C), and applying ice or cool compresses (D) are appropriate interventions for managing epistaxis. Positioning the client supine and turned on their side (A) is incorrect as it could lead to aspiration of blood.
Question 3 of 4
The patient is apprehensive about undergoing bronchoscopy. He cannot imagine having anything inserted into his throat. What is the best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 4
A pulmonary embolus is suspected in a patient with a deep vein thrombosis who develops hemoptysis, tachycardia, and chest pain. Diagnostic testing is scheduled. Which test should the nurse plan to teach the patient about?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.