ATI RN
Respiratory System Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo a thoracentesis. Which intervention would the nurse complete prior to the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. Validating that informed consent has been given by the client is crucial before any invasive procedure to ensure the client understands the risks, benefits, and alternatives. It also respects the client's autonomy and right to make an informed decision. A: Measuring oxygen saturation before and after a 12-minute walk is not directly related to thoracentesis preparation. B: Verifying the client's understanding of complications is important but not the immediate priority before the procedure. C: Explaining the procedure to the client and family is essential but may not be the first step; ensuring informed consent comes before this step.
Question 2 of 5
The emergency department (ED) manager is reviewing client charts to determine how well the staff perform when treating clients with community-acquired pneumonia. What outcome demonstrates that goals for this client type have been met?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Antibiotics started before admission. This outcome demonstrates that the staff are meeting the goal for treating clients with community-acquired pneumonia because timely administration of antibiotics is crucial in managing this condition effectively. Starting antibiotics promptly helps to reduce the spread of infection and improve patient outcomes. Blood cultures obtained within 20 minutes (B) is important for diagnosing the specific pathogen causing pneumonia but does not directly reflect the treatment goal achievement. Chest x-ray within 30 minutes (C) is essential for diagnosis but does not indicate treatment success. Pulse oximetry on all clients (D) is important for monitoring oxygen levels but does not directly show if the treatment goal for pneumonia has been met.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following symptoms should a nurse assess in a client when implementing interventions for trauma to the upper airway?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which intervention for airway management should you delegate to the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which age-related changes in the respiratory system cause decreased secretion clearance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.