ATI RN
Practice Questions for Respiratory System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning discharge teaching on tracheostomy care for an older client. What factors does the nurse need NOT to assess before teaching this particular client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. Hydration is not directly related to tracheostomy care. The rationale is: A) Cognition is important for understanding and following care instructions. B) Dexterity is needed for handling tracheostomy equipment. C) Hydration, while important for overall health, does not directly impact tracheostomy care. D) Range of motion is relevant to prevent complications like skin breakdown. In summary, hydration is not a crucial factor to assess specifically for tracheostomy care compared to cognition, dexterity, and range of motion.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following conditions is evident by persistent hoarseness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. Persistent hoarseness is a hallmark symptom of laryngeal cancer. A (bacterial infection) may cause temporary hoarseness but not persistent. C (aphonia) refers to complete loss of voice, not hoarseness. D (peritonsillar abscess) affects the throat but does not typically cause persistent hoarseness.
Question 3 of 5
You are providing care for a client with recently diagnosed asthma. What key points will you be sure to include in your teaching plan for this client? (Choose all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A 92-year-old female patient is being admitted to the emergency department with severe shortness of breath. Being aware of the patient’s condition, what approach should the nurse use to assess the patient’s lungs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
While assisting a patient with intermittent asthma to identify specific triggers of asthma, what should the nurse explain?
Correct Answer: d
Rationale: The correct answer is D because viral upper respiratory infections are a common precipitating factor in acute asthma attacks. This is important information for the patient to understand in order to help identify triggers and manage their asthma effectively. Viral infections can exacerbate asthma symptoms, so recognizing this connection can aid in prevention and treatment.