ATI RN
Questions Respiratory System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is demonstrating suctioning a tracheostomy during the annual skills review. What action by the student demonstrates that more teaching is needed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because applying suction while inserting the catheter can cause damage to the tracheal mucosa and lead to bleeding or injury. The correct technique is to insert the catheter without applying suction, then apply suction while withdrawing it. Preoxygenating the client (B) is a recommended practice to prevent hypoxia. Suctioning for a total of three times if needed (C) and suctioning for only 10 to 15 seconds each time (D) are both appropriate and safe suctioning practices.
Question 2 of 5
When examining the posterior pharynx and tonsils, which of the following objective data does the nurse note?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. Inflammation is a key finding during examination of the posterior pharynx and tonsils, especially in infections such as tonsillitis. A (difficulty in sneezing) is unrelated to pharyngeal assessment. B (suppressed gag reflex) might indicate neurological issues but isn't typically noted during routine exams. C (deformities) is rare unless there's structural abnormality.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of asthma?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which action should you take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with a lung mass found on chest x-ray is undergoing further testing. The nurse explains that a diagnosis of lung cancer can be confirmed using which diagnostic test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.