ATI RN
Respiratory System Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse obtains the health history of a client who is recently diagnosed with lung cancer and identifies that the client has a 60–pack-year smoking history. Which action is most important for the nurse to take when interviewing this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Maintain a nonjudgmental attitude to avoid causing the client to feel guilty. This is important because the nurse needs to establish trust with the client to obtain accurate information about their health history. Being nonjudgmental creates a safe space for the client to share openly, which is crucial for effective assessment and planning of care. Choice A is incorrect because while it is important for the client to quit smoking, addressing this issue at the first encounter may not be the most effective approach and could potentially alienate the client. Choice B is also incorrect as the focus should be on building rapport and obtaining accurate information relevant to the client's current health status. Encouraging honesty about substance use is important but not the most critical action in this context. Choice D is incorrect as the nurse should provide information and support to the client based on the client's needs and wishes, rather than making assumptions about their preferences or prognosis.
Question 2 of 5
A client admitted for pneumonia has been tachypneic for several days. When the nurse starts an IV to give fluids the client questions this action saying " have been drinking tons of water. How am I dehydrated?" What response by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because tachypnea, or rapid breathing, can lead to excessive loss of fluids through respiration, causing dehydration. This explanation educates the client on the physiological reason behind their dehydration. Choice B is incorrect as not all pneumonia patients are dehydrated. Choice C is incorrect as it does not address the dehydration concern. Choice D is incorrect as it does not provide a clear explanation of the link between tachypnea and dehydration.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is an important preventive factor that the nurse should teach a client with rhinitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
You are supervising an RN who was pulled from the medical-surgical floor to the emergency department (ED). The nurse is providing care for a client admitted with anterior epistaxis (nosebleed). Which of these directions will you clearly provide to the RN? (Choose all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer includes B, C, and D. Applying direct pressure (B), maintaining universal precautions (C), and applying ice or cool compresses (D) are appropriate interventions for managing epistaxis. Positioning the client supine and turned on their side (A) is incorrect as it could lead to aspiration of blood.
Question 5 of 5
The patient is apprehensive about undergoing bronchoscopy. He cannot imagine having anything inserted into his throat. What is the best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.