ATI RN
Multiple Choice Questions and Answers on Respiratory System Questions
Question 1 of 4
A client has been taking isoniazid for tuberculosis for 3 weeks. What laboratory results need to be reported to the primary health care provider immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Alanine aminotransferase (ALT): 180 U/L. Elevated ALT levels indicate liver damage, a potential side effect of isoniazid. This is crucial to report immediately to the primary health care provider to assess liver function and adjust medication if needed. A: Albumin levels may fluctuate due to various factors but are not typically urgent in this context. C: RBC count within normal range, not directly related to isoniazid therapy. D: WBC count slightly elevated but not a priority unless there are other concerning symptoms.
Question 2 of 4
The client with COPD tells the nursing assistant that she did not get her annual flu shot this year and has not had a pneumonia vaccination. You will be sure to instruct the nursing assistant to report which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 4
Palpation is the assessment technique used to find which abnormal assessment findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 4
What does the nurse include when planning for postural drainage for the patient with COPD?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.