ATI RN
Practice Questions for Respiratory System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse observes that a client's anteroposterior (AP) chest diameter is the same as the lateral chest diameter. Which question would the nurse ask the client in response to this finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Do you have any chronic breathing problems? This question is appropriate because equal AP and lateral chest diameters could indicate barrel chest, which is often associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other chronic breathing problems. Asking about chronic breathing problems can help the nurse further assess the client's respiratory health. Incorrect answers: A: Are you taking any medications or herbal supplements? This question is not directly related to the observed chest diameter findings. C: How often do you perform aerobic exercise? This question is not relevant to the physical assessment findings and does not address the potential respiratory issue. D: What is your occupation and what are your hobbies? This question does not directly address the equal AP and lateral chest diameters and does not help in assessing the respiratory status of the client.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been admitted for suspected inhalation anthrax infection. What question by the nurse is most important?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: What is your occupation? This is the most important question because inhalation anthrax is commonly associated with certain occupations, like handling animal products or working in agricultural settings. Knowing the client's occupation can help identify potential sources of exposure. A: Are any family members also ill? - While important for assessing potential spread of infection, this question does not directly help in determining the cause of the anthrax infection. B: Have you traveled recently? - Travel history is relevant for certain infectious diseases, but for inhalation anthrax, occupational exposure is a more crucial factor to consider. C: How long have you been ill? - Timing of symptoms is important for diagnosis and treatment, but knowing the client's occupation provides more specific information in the case of suspected inhalation anthrax.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.