ATI RN
Questions for the Respiratory System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse assesses a client after a thoracentesis. Which assessment finding warrants immediate action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because tracheal deviation indicates a potential pneumothorax, a life-threatening complication of thoracentesis. Trachea should be midline. A, B, and C are incorrect because mild pain, small drainage, and slightly decreased oxygen saturation are expected findings post-thoracentesis and do not necessitate immediate action.
Question 2 of 5
Bovine tuberculosis is transmitted from cow to man through
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Contact. Bovine tuberculosis is primarily transmitted through direct contact with infected cows, such as through inhalation of respiratory droplets or consumption of contaminated milk. It is less commonly transmitted through consumption of infected meat or contamination of water with infected urine. Contact with infected animals poses the highest risk for transmission due to the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis being present in respiratory secretions and excretions of infected cows.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. During assessment, the nurse finds that the patient is experiencing increased dyspnea. What is the most accurate measurement of the concentration of oxygen in the patient's blood?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: An arterial blood gas (ABG) study. This is the most accurate measurement of the concentration of oxygen in the patient's blood because ABG provides direct measurement of oxygen levels, including partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2). It also gives information on other important parameters like pH and carbon dioxide levels. Arterial blood is the best representation of oxygenation status. Choice A (A capillary blood sample) may provide some information on oxygen saturation but is not as accurate as an ABG for measuring oxygen levels in the blood. Choice B (Pulse oximetry) measures oxygen saturation in peripheral blood and can give a quick estimate of oxygen levels, but it is not as accurate as an ABG for determining the actual oxygen concentration in the blood. Choice D (A complete blood count) does not provide direct information on oxygen levels in the blood, as it mainly focuses on the cellular components of blood such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a pleural effusion and who underwent a thoracoscopic procedure earlier in the morning. The nurse should prioritize assessment for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Shortness of breath. Following a thoracoscopic procedure for a pleural effusion, shortness of breath is a priority assessment as it could indicate complications such as pneumothorax or respiratory distress. Sputum production (A) may be important but is secondary to respiratory distress. Throat discomfort (C) and epistaxis (D) are not directly related to the procedure or potential complications and would not be the priority assessment in this scenario.
Question 5 of 5
The 'Adams' Apple' is the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The 'Adams' Apple' is the prominent bulge in the front of the neck and corresponds to the thyroid cartilage. This cartilage forms the largest part of the larynx and is more prominent in males due to hormonal differences. The cricoid cartilage (Choice B) is located below the thyroid cartilage. Corniculate cartilage (Choice C) and cuneiform cartilage (Choice D) are smaller cartilages in the larynx and are not responsible for the 'Adams' Apple' prominence.