ATI RN
Respiratory System Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about possible complications and hazards of home oxygen therapy. About which complications doesn't the nurse plan to teach the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D - Alveolar recruitment. This is because alveolar recruitment is actually a benefit of home oxygen therapy, not a complication. It helps improve oxygenation by opening up collapsed alveoli. A - Absorptive atelectasis is a potential complication where nitrogen is absorbed from the alveoli leading to collapse. B - Combustion is a hazard due to oxygen's flammability. C - Dried mucous membranes is a common complication of oxygen therapy due to the drying effect of oxygen.
Question 2 of 5
What does a nurse assess postoperatively in a client with a nasal fracture?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. Airway obstruction is a critical concern after a nasal fracture due to potential swelling or displacement of bone fragments. A (allergic reaction) is unrelated. C (extreme sense of smell) is not a concern postoperatively. D (stridor) indicates severe airway compromise but is less common in nasal fractures.
Question 3 of 5
You are the team leader RN working with a student nurse. The student nurse is to teach the client how to use a multidose inhaler without a spacer. Put the steps that the student nurse should teach the client in correct order.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
What keeps alveoli from collapsing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
What is the best action for the nurse to do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.